Emergency crews around North Texas are keeping a close watch on a powerful storm system that will make severe storms a possibility Thursday.
“Our job is to keep traffic moving. Wherever you see congestion, you’re going to more than likely see our employees show up there to try and resolve problems,” Self said.
They are able to help drivers who may be stranded, he said. While this resource is available rain or shine, Self said it can be especially during severe weather. “It’s important that they have everything, but some folks don’t. If they’re stranded out there, they can always get a hold of our dispatch or call 911, or our non-emergency number. We can get a truck to them, assess their needs and get them taken care of,” he said.“Motorists just need to be alert that the water is going to cause a lot of runoff. Drainage systems on our highways out there may or not be able to take the capacity of the water,” he said.
Reyne Telles, Chief Communications Officer for the city of Fort Worth, said the city is in constant communication with the National Weather Service. They will consider whether or not to activate the city’s Emergency Operations Center.“On a large scale operation, you may have everyone from transportation and public works, police, fire. Occasionally, library or some sheltering. Things of that sort, we make those determinations as they approach,” he said..
The system replaced the NIXLE system. If residents were previously registered for NIXLE alerts, they will need to register for this system in order to receive emergency notifications.
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