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Ector County is running a statewide emergency alert test this week to make sure your phone actually buzzes when there's a real crisis. It’s just a drill, so don't panic when you get the notification.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 5 mentions in the last 30 days, 9 the 60 before.
This test is a low-cost way to prevent the much higher price tag of a failed communication system during a real disaster.
Every resident in the county benefits by knowing their emergency alerts will work when a real storm or threat hits.
No groups negatively affected
By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune LUBBOCK Texas lawmakers will discuss Monday the possibility of establishing a council to coordinate a statewide system to connect all first responders and state and federal agencies when a disaster strikes. T...
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By JAMIE STENGLE The Associated Press Tropical Storm Edouard was expected to strengthen significantly and possibly reach hurricane force Tuesday as it moved toward the Gulf Coast, where heavy rains and flooding were possible in parts of Texas and Lou...