Friday, June 19, 2009

Tarrant County cities offer emergency-weather systems to alert residents

By Elizabeth Zavala / Star Telegram
June 11, 2009

As severe thunderstorms approached Fort Worth on Wednesday night, sirens blared, but it’s likely not everyone could hear them.

To get the word out to those who don’t hear outdoor warnings or radio or television broadcasts, a number of Tarrant County cities are offering systems that will alert residents by phone, text messaging and e-mail to bad weather. Residents can sign up for the free alerts on their city’s Web site.


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