How to sign up for PHapp® text/SMS alerts

Get alerts by text message — no app or internet required

PHapp® Text/SMS Alerts (Beta)

PHapp® text/SMS alerts let you receive health and safety alerts by text message — no app download and no internet connection required.

This feature is currently in beta.

How to Sign Up

  1. Text START to 507-697-4277
  2. Follow the prompts to set your location
  3. Start receiving alerts by text

What You Get

  • Alerts from trusted sources (CDC, NWS/NOAA, FDA, EPA, USDA, and local agencies)
  • Available in 50+ languages
  • Works without internet — just a basic cell signal

How to Unsubscribe

Text STOP to 507-697-4277 at any time to stop receiving alerts.

Cost

PHapp® text alerts are free. Standard messaging rates from your carrier may apply.

Privacy and Compliance

No ads, no data sales, no tracking. Your phone number is used only to deliver alerts.

Other Ways to Access PHapp®

PHapp® is also available as a mobile app for iOS and Android and on the web at ph.app. All three channels deliver the same trusted information.