Storm Warning Comes as Phone Call
The Code Red Weather Warn System uses high-tech computers and old fashioned phone lines. The system is clearly making some cities in North Texas safer. Using information from the National Weather Service the Weather Warn system automatically calls those people signed up for the service that are in the direct line of the approaching storm. It can make up to 3000 calls a minute and it gives people 10-15 minutes advanced notice. Denton is one of the biggest cities using the system, residents there can sign up online.
Other cities using Code Red Weather Warn:
- Mansfield
- Argyle Fire District
- Melissa
- Sanger
- Bridgeport
- Paris
- Midlothian
- Hansford County
I’m told Collin County, Grapevine, Duncanville, Desoto and Cedar Hill are all gathering info on the system. When seconds count, early warning saves live. Use the system as one layer of protection. A weather radio is a good tool and always listen for emergency sirens.
May 17, 2008 at 5:43 am
I used to work for the City of Duncanville and Code Red went active here about a year ago.