Requires State Office of Emergency Management to establish hyperlocal text alert system for flood and severe weather conditions.

New Jersey Assembly Bill A5993 (introduced by Assemblyman Chris Tully) requires the State Office of Emergency Management to create a voluntary text alert system for flood and severe weather. The system would allow residents to register mobile devices to receive real-time, location-specific alerts about hazards like rising river levels, storm surge, flood damage, and evacuation instructions. Alerts would integrate data from flood sensors, river monitors, National Weather Service reports, and other sources to provide details on rainfall, water levels, threat timing, and safety protocols. This bill directly affects New Jersey residents in flood-prone areas who choose to opt into the service, aiming to improve emergency communication during weather events.