In wake of shootings, Watertown lawmakers want emergency alert system WWNY In wake of shootings, Watertown lawmakers want emergency alert system By Keir Chapman | May 12, 2021 at 5:33 PM EDT - Updated May 12 at 8:49 PM WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) - In light of recent Watertown shootings, including one that left 2 people dead, city officials want a way to alert people when thereâs an emergency. A phone notification to keep people safe. Thatâs what Watertown officials like City Council Member Lisa Ruggiero want after two city shootings in the last two weeks. âTo alert people to stay away from the area, or stay inside. I think that this would be a welcome service to the community,â she said.