MINNEAPOLIS — Xcel Energy will now use cellphones to notify people who live near its Monticello and Prairie Island nuclear plants in case of an emergency, instead of outdoor sirens. The ...
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When extreme weather approaches, Damon, I think we're getting *** tornado right now. Minutes can save lives. If you hear this noise, that's your signal to seek shelter. Outdoor warning sirens are just ...
Cellphones these days are for everything, and one of their most important functions has become emergency alert systems. Cellphone alerts are far from foolproof, though, as we experienced during ...