Shelby County government introduces text alert system
“It does not matter what your area code is. If you are in the affected area, you will receive a notification,” said Brenda Jones, director of emergency management and homeland security for Shelby County. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
The text messages will only be used in the case of major emergencies, major disasters, terroristic acts or imminent danger that could potentially pose an immediate threat to Shelby County citizens.
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Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris IPAWS Federal Emergency Management Agency Brenda Jones Shelby County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland SecurityAlicia Davidson
Alicia Davidson is a lifelong Memphis resident and graduate of The University of Memphis College of Journalism and Strategic Media. When not scribbling about the latest Memphis news, you will find her reading historical biographies, cooking Italian cuisine and practicing vinyasa yoga.
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