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Chief warns of severe-weather season, reports rising call volumes and updates on shelters and staffing
Summary
Red Oak public-safety leaders urged residents to use multiple weather-notification methods, reported rising call volumes and an increase in busiest times, provided an animal-shelter renovation update, and noted uncertainty about SAFER grant timing for additional staffing.
The city’s public-safety leadership updated the council on severe-weather preparedness, emergency-call volume and staffing plans.
Chief Wolf (fire department) told council that outdoor warning sirens are designed for outdoor notification and may not be heard inside homes; he recommended residents use multiple notification channels such as smartphone alerts, weather radio, television or AM/FM radio. He…
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