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NOAA Emergency Notification System
The NOAA Emergency Notification System (ENS) tool allows NOAA to quickly broadcast emergency information to and take accountability of affected employees via phone, email, or text. ENS is NOAA's primary means of accountability on an organizational level. IN the event of a local, regional or national emergency, a message will be broadcast to the mobile number you provide in your NOAA Staff Directory listing. If in receipt of an ENS message, NOAA employees must reply as soon as possible to indicate their current status and then make contact with their local supervisor. If you are encounter an emergency situation and have not received an ENS message or you are within a Mandatory Evacuation Zone, use the Web Check-in and/or the Toll-free Call-in Number resources noted below to make contact. In addition to these reporting tools, there are additional resources available to provide assistance and promote understanding of the tools and processes during an incident.
Emergency Check-In Information
Web Check-In
During a local, regional, or national incident, NOAA employees and contractors are encouraged to use the NOAA Emergency Check-in Google form offsite link to indicate status, location, ability to report to work, and other information as appropriate. Note: this web-based check-in system offsite link should only be used by NOAA Employees or Contractors and is only monitored during active incidents.
Toll-Free Call-In Number - 1-888-NOAA-911 or 1-888-662-2911
If you are directed or forced to evacuate your current location to an alternate site, please contact the NOAA Homeland Security Program Office (HSPO) as soon as possible to advise of your safety and provide a means of contacting you. This easy to remember toll-free number 1-888-NOAA-911 (or 1-888-662-2911) can also be used by employees, contractors, their families, and/or friends to report the whereabouts of another NOAA employee or contractor.
Additional Resources
Need Help?
If you are experiencing a unique situation and don’t know where to turn for help, please contact us at Employee.status@noaa.gov with your specific question or need. While this e-mail address will generally not be staffed on a 24x7 basis, we promise to acknowledge your e-mail as soon as possible and to address your emergency situation.
Online information
To provide employees and contractors with relevant information during an emergency, the NOAA.gov home page, as well as the Homeland Security Program page and Office of Human Capital Services intranet site offsite link (NOAA staff only) will be updated on a continual basis to ensure employees and contractors are able to get the information they need in a timely manner.
Printable ENS FAQs and general information
- NOAA ENS Frequently Asked Questions
- NOAA ENS One Pager
- NOAA ENS Standard Operating Procedure offsite link
Are you and your family prepared?
Review the NOAA Family Support Plan presentation for resources and information to protect yourself and your family in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency in your area.