Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure are a computer-implemented emergency and weather alert system. In the emergency alert system, an emergency alert from a user is sent to an individual or a selected group of people, family, or friends, with an additional emergency notice sent to law enforcement agencies. In the weather and/or natural disaster alert system, a user can send and receive weather alerts on a mobile communications device during inclement weather or natural disasters.

Abstract: A user can request various business services, products, goods, and real-time quotes from a vendor or a plurality of vendors by sending an SMS text message, or a message from an enabled-computer, to a short code text message number. In an internet-enabled or communication network-enabled interface, a user can enter the number of the mobile communication device where the user wants to receive vendor information and/or a quote for goods or services. The interface also provides the option for a user to track a part/component or tracking number for a particular good. The system provides the vendors with an alert that informs the vendor of a user request and the user's contact information. The user may be provided with a vendor's instant quote. The user can then choose to contact a vendor via text message, phone, or email or accept a vendor's offer for a good or service.