With hurricane season underway, South Padre Island urges residents to sign up for emergency alerts
· KRGV (NBC 5)
As hurricane season begins, South Padre Island officials are encouraging residents and visitors to enroll in the city's emergency alert system. Managed by Rave Mobile Safety, the system provides alerts via text, phone calls, or email to anyone who registers. Local business owner Michael Sularz emphasized its importance for both residents and employees, noting the unpredictability of power outages during storms. Fire Chief Jim Pigg clarified that the alerts focus on immediate threats, such as hurricanes or tornadoes, rather than general weather updates. The last mass alert was sent during the 2021 freeze. Residents can sign up for alerts online.
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