Imagine this: You are traveling through Rio Grande on your way into Wildwood and you get a text message telling you that the George Redding Bridge is closed, just in time to get on the Parkway.

This is a reality, thanks to Herald Mobile Alerts.

In addition to bridge and road closings, you can get breaking news, severe weather alerts and much more straight to your cell phone, FREE!

If you are familiar with our website, you already know that this weekly paper has become a daily news operation.

We break the news on our web site almost 24 hours a day, days before you read it in print.

We are the #1 source of online content in Cape May County, and now you don’t even have to wait until you get to your computer.

You can have breaking news alerts sent right to your cell phone. See for yourself.

Remember to check back often and sign up for all the new alerts we will offer in the future

Please note: All messages sent by the Herald adhere to a time limitation. No messages are sent from 11 p.m. until 7:30 a.m. However, please know that our weather alerts are automated through the National Weather Service and go out at any time, day or night.