<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Central Texas is recovering from devastating floods with critical gaps in alert systems.</li><li>The Department of Homeland Security backed the National Weather Service for alerts.</li><li>It's essential to have reliable, loud, and timely emergency alerts during disasters.</li><li>Make sure your phone settings allow for emergency alerts and consider using trusted apps.</li><li>Include a NOAA Weather Radio to ensure clear and loud alerts in emergencies.</li></ul>

Severe weather emergency alerts: How to get loud phone warnings

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