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Mayor urges registration for Warn Central Texas ahead of April 2 statewide alert test
Summary
City and Travis County officials urged residents to register for Warn Central Texas and explained what to expect during a statewide emergency-alert drill scheduled for Thursday, April 2, citing coordination across 23 jurisdictions and warning that multiple alerts and alert fatigue are possible.
The mayor of Austin urged residents to register for Warn Central Texas and prepare for a statewide emergency‑alert drill set for Thursday, April 2, saying the test could be life‑saving. “Esto puede salvar sus vidas y salvar la vida de sus seres queridos,” the mayor said in Spanish, emphasizing the need for people to sign up to receive official messages.
Héctor Nieto, public information officer for Travis County, said the county is coordinating with 23 smaller cities and other government partners and that the exercise will test subscription‑based and public alert channels across the region. “La cosa más crítica…
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