How will I be notified of an emergency situation other than by firefighters and rescue squad personnel?
Emergency responders will do their best to notify individuals if an evacuation is needed, but if there is a large area effected it may not be possible, in which case Emergency Broadcast Stations (EBS) will be activated to warn citizens. The EBS are designated local radio (WKSK) and TV stations that will broadcast emergency information. They will tell you everything you need to know, where shelters are being opened, where you need to go, what roads you should use and other safety measures you can take.
TOP Emergency responders will do their best to notify individuals if an evacuation is needed, but if there is a large area effected it may not be possible, in which case we will use our CodeRed telephone system and Emergency Broadcast Stations (EBS) will be activated to warn citizens. The EBS are designated local radio (WKSK) and TV stations that will broadcast emergency information. They will tell you everything you need to know, where shelters are being opened, where you need to go, what roads you should use and other safety measures you can take.
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