County emergency alerts disrupted after CodeRED shutdown; staff begin vendor search Murray County staff reported CodeRED was shut down after FEMA/IPAWS raised data-breach concerns, leaving local alerting unavailable; county staff are contacting cities and seeking a replacement vendor, but may need residents to re-register if user data are not shared.

Murray County's emergency alert system has been abruptly shut down due to data-breach concerns, leaving residents in the dark as officials scramble for a new vendor.

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Wichita Falls Fire Chief outlines new outdoor warning siren activation policy Fire Chief Melton told council the city will sound all 53 sirens for any tornado warning covering all or part of Wichita Falls and for NWS severe thunderstorm warnings with a destructive-wind tag of 80 mph or greater; operational details and public signup for Code Red were emphasized.

Wichita Falls is revamping its outdoor warning siren policy to ensure immediate alerts for tornadoes and severe storms, aiming for clearer communication during emergencies.

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