A long-delayed emergency alert system for private and parochial schools in New York City will finally go live as part of the city’s broader Notify NYC network, marking a critical step toward ensuring student safety in non-public institutions that were previously excluded from such protections. The move comes after advocacy efforts pushed for inclusion of these schools, which had been left out of the system despite serving thousands of students. With the system now active, parents and staff at affected schools will receive real-time alerts during emergencies, aligning them with public school safety measures. The launch follows months of preparation and highlights ongoing discussions about equitable access to public safety resources.
Silenced ahead of the World Cup, an emergency notification system for private and parochial schools will launch Tuesday as part of Notify NYC.
