Tri-City Reporter- December 22, 2010, Volume 118, issue 52, Page 2.

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Residents Urged to Prepare for Winter Weather
ALERT FM Receivers available for purchase

Eutaw, Alabama- December 1, 2010- As a result of Tuesday’s storms, Greene County Emergency Management director Hodges Smith is urging residents to prepare for winter weather (including thunderstorms, tornados, snow, ice, and freezing temperatures) that might occur in the coming months.

 “Most people do not consider December and January severe weather months; however, cooler temperatures can bring rare winter weather to the South,” Smith said. “It is always good to prepare for the unknown.”

As a means of preparation, Hodges is encouraging residents to purchase an ALERT FM receiver. The county purchased and began using ALERT FM earlier this year as a means of notifying schools, business, and residents of impending severe weather conditions and emergency instructions. ALERT FM receivers are small, light weight, and easy to program. They can be purchased for less than $40 with no recurring usage fees from Hardy Stop and Shop or www.alertfm.com.

“ALERT FM is essential means of communication during winter weather. It allows residents to get National Weather Service warnings and up-to-date information directly from the county,” said Jim Lowery, General Manager of Global Security Systems, LLC (manufacturer of ALERT FM).

Besides having an ALERT FM receiver, there are other tips that residents need to follow to prepare for severe weather. This includes developing an emergency plan, having a disaster supply kit, practicing drills, and knowing your location in relation to the impending storm.

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About ALERT FM
ALERT FM is owned and operated by Global Security Systems, LLC (GSS) of Jackson, Miss. It is a personal alert and messaging system that enables state and local government and private sector officials to create and send emergency information to targeted recipients. Potential information includes severe weather warnings, homeland security notices, hurricane evacuation instructions, utility notices, plant or school closings, employee notifications and traffic alerts. First responders, school officials, citizens, and businesses can receive this information based on geographic or organizational groupings through specially designed ALERT FM receivers or any device equipped with a standard FM chip. ALERT FM has been implemented at the university, state, county and multi-county levels. More than 40 million people in 14 states have access to ALERT FM technology.

Greene County AFM winter weather release.pdf (72.18 kb)

Residents Urged to Prepare for Winter Weather
ALERT FM Receivers available for purchase

Barnwell, South Carolina- December 1, 2010- Barnwell County Emergency Management director Roger Riley is urging residents to begin to prepare for winter weather (including thunderstorms, tornados, snow, ice, and freezing temperatures) that might occur in the coming months.

 “Although many people do not consider December and January as severe weather months, changing temperatures and cooler weather can bring on a variety of weather threats,” Riley said. “Residents need to go ahead and prepare for these threats that might occur.”

There are several tips that residents can follow to prepare for severe weather. They include developing an emergency plan, having a disaster supply kit, practicing drills, and knowing your location in relation to the impending storm.

At the beginning of this year, the county purchased and began using ALERT FM as a means of notifying schools, business, and residents of impending severe weather conditions and emergency instructions. ALERT FM receivers are small, light weight, and easy to program. They can be purchased for less than $40 with no recurring usage fees from Computer Solutions Barnwell Inc./ Radio Shack or www.alertfm.com.

“ALERT FM is essential means of communication during winter weather. It allows residents to get National Weather Service warnings and up-to-date information directly from the county,” said Jim Lowery, General Manager of Global Security Systems, LLC (manufacturer of ALERT FM).

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About ALERT FM
ALERT FM is owned and operated by Global Security Systems, LLC (GSS) of Jackson, Miss. It is a personal alert and messaging system that enables state and local government and private sector officials to create and send emergency information to targeted recipients. Potential information includes severe weather warnings, homeland security notices, hurricane evacuation instructions, utility notices, plant or school closings, employee notifications and traffic alerts. First responders, school officials, citizens, and businesses can receive this information based on geographic or organizational groupings through specially designed ALERT FM receivers or any device equipped with a standard FM chip. ALERT FM has been implemented at the university, state, county and multi-county levels. More than 40 million people in 14 states have access to ALERT FM technology.

Barnwell AFM winter weather press release.pdf (65.67 kb)

Residents Urged to Prepare for Winter Weather
ALERT FM Receivers available for purchase

Pontotoc, Mississippi- December 1, 2010- As a result of Monday night’s storms, Pontotoc County Emergency Management director Ricky Jaggers is urging residents to prepare for additional winter weather (including thunderstorms, tornados, snow, ice, and freezing temperatures) that might occur in the coming months.

“Most people do not consider December and January to be severe storm months but they definitely can be,” Jaggers said. “Colder temperatures can bring dangerous and unpredictable weather and residents must start to prepare.”

As a means of preparation, Jaggers is encouraging residents to purchase an ALERT FM receiver. The county purchased and began using ALERT FM in 2007 as a means of notifying schools, business, and residents of impending severe weather conditions and emergency instructions. ALERT FM receivers are small, light weight, and easy to program. They can be purchased for less than $40 with no recurring usage fees from www.alertfm.com, Sneed’s Ace Hardware in Oxford, or Nabors Home Center in Houston.

“ALERT FM is essential means of communication during winter weather. It allows residents to get National Weather Service warnings and up-to-date information directly from the county,” said Jim Lowery, General Manager of Global Security Systems, LLC (manufacturer of ALERT FM).

Besides having an ALERT FM receiver, there are other tips that residents need to follow to prepare for severe weather. This includes developing an emergency plan, having a disaster supply kit, practicing drills, and knowing your location in relation to the impending storm.

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About ALERT FM
ALERT FM is owned and operated by Global Security Systems, LLC (GSS) of Jackson, Miss. It is a personal alert and messaging system that enables state and local government and private sector officials to create and send emergency information to targeted recipients. Potential information includes severe weather warnings, homeland security notices, hurricane evacuation instructions, utility notices, plant or school closings, employee notifications and traffic alerts. First responders, school officials, citizens, and businesses can receive this information based on geographic or organizational groupings through specially designed ALERT FM receivers or any device equipped with a standard FM chip. ALERT FM has been implemented at the university, state, county and multi-county levels. More than 40 million people in 14 states have access to ALERT FM technology.

Pontotoc AFM winter weather press release.pdf (73.14 kb)

Residents Urged to Prepare for Winter Weather
ALERT FM Receivers available for purchase

Houston, Mississippi- December 1, 2010- As a result of Monday night’s storms, Chickasaw County Emergency Management director Linda Griffin is urging residents to prepare for additional winter weather ( including thunderstorms, tornados, snow, ice, and freezing temperatures) that might occur in the coming months.

 “Most people do not consider December and January severe weather months; however changing temperatures can provide a variety of winter weather threats” Griffin said. “These threats can be dangerous if residents do not prepare for them.”

As a means of preparation, Griffin is encouraging residents to purchase an ALERT FM receiver. The county purchased and began using ALERT FM in 2009 as a means of notifying schools, business, and residents of impending severe weather conditions and emergency instructions. ALERT FM receivers are small, light weight, and easy to program. They can be purchased for less than $40 with no recurring usage fees from Nabors Home Center or www.alertfm.com.

“ALERT FM is essential means of communication during winter weather. It allows residents to get National Weather Service warnings and up-to-date information directly from the county,” said Jim Lowery, General Manager of Global Security Systems, LLC (manufacturer of ALERT FM).

Besides having an ALERT FM receiver, there are other tips that residents need to follow to prepare for severe weather. This includes developing an emergency plan, having a disaster supply kit, practicing drills, and knowing your location in relation to the impending storm.

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About ALERT FM
ALERT FM is owned and operated by Global Security Systems, LLC (GSS) of Jackson, Miss. It is a personal alert and messaging system that enables state and local government and private sector officials to create and send emergency information to targeted recipients. Potential information includes severe weather warnings, homeland security notices, hurricane evacuation instructions, utility notices, plant or school closings, employee notifications and traffic alerts. First responders, school officials, citizens, and businesses can receive this information based on geographic or organizational groupings through specially designed ALERT FM receivers or any device equipped with a standard FM chip. ALERT FM has been implemented at the university, state, county and multi-county levels. More than 40 million people in 14 states have access to ALERT FM technology.

Chickasaw AFM winter storm season press release.pdf (111.98 kb)

Residents Urged to Prepare for Winter Weather
ALERT FM Receivers available for purchase

Waynesboro, Mississippi- December 1, 2010- As a result of Monday night’s storms, Wayne County Emergency Management director Todd Cleary is urging residents to prepare for additional winter weather ( including thunderstorms, tornados, snow, ice, and freezing temperatures) that might occur in the coming months.

 “Although December and January are not typically considered severe weather months, colder temperatures have a tendency to bring rougher weather,” Cleary said. “Residents need to prepare for what unexpected winter weather may occur this year.”

As a means of preparation, Cleary is encouraging residents to purchase an ALERT FM receiver. The county purchased and began using ALERT FM as a means of notifying schools, business, and residents of impending severe weather conditions and emergency instructions. ALERT FM receivers are small, light weight, and easy to program. They can be purchased for less than $40 with no recurring usage fees from the county emergency management office or www.alertfm.com.

“ALERT FM is essential means of communication during winter weather. It allows residents to get National Weather Service warnings and up-to-date information directly from the county,” said Jim Lowery, General Manager of Global Security Systems, LLC (manufacturer of ALERT FM).

Besides having an ALERT FM receiver, there are other tips that residents need to follow to prepare for severe weather. This includes developing an emergency plan, having a disaster supply kit, practicing drills, and knowing your location in relation to the impending storm.

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About ALERT FM
ALERT FM is owned and operated by Global Security Systems, LLC (GSS) of Jackson, Miss. It is a personal alert and messaging system that enables state and local government and private sector officials to create and send emergency information to targeted recipients. Potential information includes severe weather warnings, homeland security notices, hurricane evacuation instructions, utility notices, plant or school closings, employee notifications and traffic alerts. First responders, school officials, citizens, and businesses can receive this information based on geographic or organizational groupings through specially designed ALERT FM receivers or any device equipped with a standard FM chip. ALERT FM has been implemented at the university, state, county and multi-county levels. More than 40 million people in 14 states have access to ALERT FM technology.

Wayne AFM winter weather press release.pdf (68.75 kb)

Residents Urged to Prepare for Winter Weather
ALERT FM Receivers available for purchase

Starkville, Mississippi- December 1, 2010- As a result of Monday night’s storms and tornado, Oktibbeha County Emergency Management director Jim Britt is urging residents to prepare for additional winter weather (including thunderstorms, tornados, snow, ice, and freezing temperatures) that might occur in the coming months.

 “December and January are as much severe storm months as March and April. Colder temperatures can bring unpredictable weather,” Britt says. “Preparation is the key to unpredictable weather.”

As a means of preparation, Britt is encouraging residents to purchase an ALERT FM receiver. The county purchased and began using ALERT FM in 2008 as a means of notifying schools, business, and residents of impending severe weather conditions and emergency instructions. ALERT FM receivers are small, light weight, and easy to program. They can be purchased for less than $40 with no recurring usage fees from Starkville Computers, Main Stream Technologies (in Columbus) or www.alertfm.com.

“ALERT FM is essential means of communication during winter weather. It allows residents to get National Weather Service warnings and up-to-date information directly from the county,” said Jim Lowery, General Manager of Global Security Systems, LLC (manufacturer of ALERT FM).

Besides having an ALERT FM receiver, there are other tips that residents need to follow to prepare for severe weather. This includes developing an emergency plan, having a disaster supply kit, practicing drills, and knowing your location in relation to the impending storm.

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About ALERT FM
ALERT FM is owned and operated by Global Security Systems, LLC (GSS) of Jackson, Miss. It is a personal alert and messaging system that enables state and local government and private sector officials to create and send emergency information to targeted recipients. Potential information includes severe weather warnings, homeland security notices, hurricane evacuation instructions, utility notices, plant or school closings, employee notifications and traffic alerts. First responders, school officials, citizens, and businesses can receive this information based on geographic or organizational groupings through specially designed ALERT FM receivers or any device equipped with a standard FM chip. ALERT FM has been implemented at the university, state, county and multi-county levels. More than 40 million people in 14 states have access to ALERT FM technology.