Emergency Weather Notification

TYLER — With severe weather conditions moving through the area Tuesday evening, Smith County Judge Joel Baker issued an advisory to residents. As the county’s statutory Emergency Management Director, Baker has advised all citizens to closely monitor weather conditions, as they can change rapidly, and to heed any watches and warnings. “I strongly encourage citizens to ensure that they have an emergency plan for themselves and their families,” said Judge Baker.

There are a number of free tools in the event of severe weather. One such tool is the Red Cross Tornado App which is available at http://www.redcross.org/mobile-apps/tornado-app for iPhone and Android devices. Also, you can go to http://www.tessa.org/ to find emergency precautions; that’s the website of the Texas Severe Storms Association. Baker says the Smith County Office of Emergency Management has been closely monitoring weather conditions and is prepared for a weather emergency, if necessary. “Our concern is always for the safety and well-being of the citizens of Smith County,” said Baker.