Training efforts will be increased for Warren County Emergency Management employees after an emergency alert intended for a specific area was sent to several counties.
On Tuesday, Warren County EMA said an investigation into the alert has shown that the error “was human-caused.”
The alert was sent through the county’s Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) on July 26 and was followed by several other alerts clarifying the first, which only read “Emergency Alert. Secure doors and windows. Additional Details. Remain inside with doors secured.”
A follow-up alert told residents that this was only meant for those in Deerfield Township. It also asked residents not to call 911.
A third alert, sent roughly at 1:30 p.m., told residents the safety alert was canceled…