CODE RED EXPANDS TO INCLUDE SEVERE WEATHER

Texarkana Emergencey Management Coordinator Dave Hall says the Code Red System is expanding to include Severe Weather Warnings for anyone in Texarkana, or Bowie and Miller Counties. The new warning system works much the same as Code Red. It will call any residence or business which may be in the path of a Severe Thunderstorm or possible Tornado. Even if you are already registered for CodeRed, you must regsiter for the Severe Weather alerts. You can do so by going to the city web site at www.txkusa.org and clicking on the CodeRed link at the bottom of the page. You may enter both a home or business number and a cell phone number. If you do not have access to a computer you can call (903) 798-3181 to register. Although the web site says to allow up to 2 weeks for your information to be entered, in light of the potential for Severe Weather this weekend they will be entered as soon as possible. The available warnings include Tornado Warnings, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings, and Flash Flood Warnings.