The New Jersey 2-1-1 information system offers several options for information and alerts:
Dial 2-1-1 with general COVID-19 questions (7 a.m. to 11 p.m.)
Email or chat live at the 211 website: https://www.nj211.org
Text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive text alerts
Text your ZIP code to 898-211 for live text assistance (photo below shows an example of live text assistance)