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Resident raises concerns about reverse 911, Moffat Alerts and reliance on Facebook after recent fire
Summary
A Craig resident told commissioners he and many neighbors did not receive a reverse 911 alert about a nearby fire, criticized reliance on a cell-only alert system and Facebook, and urged the county to ensure contracted dispatchers are properly trained.
During public comment at the Aug. 12 Moffat County Board of County Commissioners meeting, Craig resident Michael Lawson told commissioners he and his neighbors did not receive reverse 911 warnings during a recent fire and said the county’s emergency notification approach relied too heavily on cell-only alerts and Facebook posts.
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