How to sign up for text alerts during the Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Are you planning on traveling to Louisville for the Derby this Saturday?

If you are, there’s one thing you can do to be prepared.

Gov. Andy Beshear shared that the Louisville Metro Emergency Management Department has a way for you to have fun and stay safe.

If you text the word “Derby” to 67283, you’ll be signed up to get emergency alerts.

From traffic to weather and so much more, you can be sure to have a great time while being up to date on everything you need to know.

Be sure to tune in to the Kentucky Derby Saturday, May 3 at at 2:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT on WNKY NBC 40.