Comments on: Storms Comin’

By: Parker Cross

Parker Cross — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:02:22 +0000

Looks like we were spared.
I just registered my phones on the link DM provided (thank you, DM) and I received the confirmations immediately.
I did not see the option for text notification.

By: Decatur Metro

Decatur Metro — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:35:15 +0000

For future reference, Linda Harris looked into how long it takes for the Code Red Weather to add you to the call list and reports back…

“Captain Kris Boyett tells me that typically it takes 24 hours for the main database to update their information. But it can take up to 48 hours.”

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:39:20 +0000

Code Red is somewhat at the mercy of the National Weather Service. If they issue a warning, Code Red will activate. Thankfully, not all warnings turn into reality, but NWS and Code Red don’t know which ones will.

By: AnotherRick

AnotherRick — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:36:31 +0000

I am also grateful for the Code red warning system (text, email and voice). Numerous warnings since I activated. Nothing yesterday, but maybe it was not warranted. It was only a watch, not a warning on the weather channel.

By: karass

karass — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 03:30:21 +0000

We are grateful for the Code Red Weather warning service. Occasionally it scares younger children but they need to learn to be prepared. It’s humorous if we are out of town and get a call on the cell phones. It does seem to have a low threshhold for sending out warnings but that’s mostly good, especially during the night. If the call wakes you up and you hear the tornado warning sirens, then down to the basement you go. If you wake up and nothing’s happening at all, you can check the weather online or on TV and then back to bed you go.