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Houston leaders discuss emergency alerts in wake of deadly central Texas flood

The Houston Office of Emergency Management is hoping their alert system will be appealing to the public by only sending you ...

Knowing The Difference Between These 3 Types Of Emergency Alerts Could Save Your Life

Understanding the different levels of urgency between each kind of official flood alert that weather officials share may save ...
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Flash Flood Emergency issued outside nation’s capital after heavy rainfall triggers water rescues

Storms outside the higher-risk zones caused problems in central Maryland with Flash Flood Warnings and a Flash Flood ...

How to design an actually good flash flood alert system

Failing to translate flood forecasts into timely messages that tell people what they need to do to stay safe can have tragic ...

Texas flooding: Governor calls special legislative session for emergency planning

"We must ensure better preparation in the future," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement posted on social media.
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Charlestown mayor issues personal flood warning as Indiana evaluates emergency alert system

Like most counties in Indiana, Clark County does not activate outdoor warning sirens for flash floods, only for tornadoes or ...

Camp Mystic leader may not have seen urgent alert before Texas flood, family spokesman says

A spokesman for Camp Mystic, the Texas enclave devastated by a July 4 flash flood, is raising concerns about communication ...
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Best resources for emergency alerts in East Tennessee after Helene

After receiving emergency text alerts about flash flooding after rivers had already begun overflowing on Sept. 27, some East Tennessee residents are looking to the next storm and wondering how ...