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New Emergency Alert System Launched in Iowa

The state has launched a new emergency alert system to warn residents of tornadoes, chemical spills or other dangers. The Legislature approved the Alert Iowa System earlier this year. The annual cost of running it is expected to be about …

Georgia County Considers Mobile Storm Alert System

Emergency managers in a northeast Georgia county hope to be able to send storm alerts to residents to their phones or mobile devices. The Hall County Emergency Management Agency is seeking funding for the new emergency notification system. The Times …