The Ready Dutchess mobile app is an interactive app designed to improve alerting and preparedness for the citizens of Dutchess County, NY. Some of the items featured in the app include emergency alerts, local weather, social media, a fillable emergency preparedness plan, local utility outages and closings, and training opportunities. By empowering our citizens through technology, the Ready Dutchess app can aid in preparation for emergencies before they happen. This app is NOT meant to be used to report emergency situations. If you experience an emergency please dial 9-1-1.