Alabama to launch state-level emergency alert system

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is backing a statewide emergency alert system.

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When you get an emergency alert on your phone, those are sent by county emergency management agencies.

The issue in Alabama is that not every county has one of those alert systems.

“It’s about getting that message out in a timely manner,” said Mobile County Emergency Management Agency Director Mike Evans…

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