Aurora offers subscription emergency notification service

by KY3 News

Aurora offers subscription emergency notification service

Aurora Fire Chief Robert Ward says the town wants to make instant alert messages available by e-mail, cellular telephones or text alerts.

Story Published: Apr 1, 2008 at 7:31 PM CDT

Story Updated: Apr 1, 2008 at 7:31 PM CDT

By Gene Hartley

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AURORA, Mo. -- Town leaders want to make instant alert messages available to Aurora’s residents by e-mail, cellular telephones or text alerts. Aurora has launched a system called "IRIS" that provides a way to get out weather alerts in just seconds.

The subscription service will cost residents $8 a year. City officials say it's an invaluable tool for getting information anywhere anytime.

People who want the alerts from Aurora Emergency Management can subscribe online.

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