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Officials say residents must opt in to receive weather alerts; city to coordinate with county and state
Summary
Council discussed inconsistencies in weather and emergency alerts; staff explained the local alert system requires opt‑in for National Weather Service products and said they will coordinate costs and technology with neighboring counties and forthcoming state action.
Councilmembers raised concerns about inconsistent receipt of emergency weather alerts and staff explained technical and policy reasons behind the problem.
A councilmember noted they did not receive an alert during a recent heavy‑rain event and reported emails being sent to residents that listed multiple counties. Staff explained that users must opt in specifically for…
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