SAN DIEGO — Seconds count in an emergency. Law enforcement agencies across San Diego County announced a new warning system on Thursday morning that will “inform our communities of an evacuation order.”
The Hi-Lo system is a mass notification tool that rapidly communicates urgent warnings and instructions in the event of natural disasters, extreme emergencies and critical incidents. During the announcement there was a demonstration of the warning system that will be installed in all law enforcement vehicles.
According to a press release, “The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is dedicated to delivering real-time safety alerts in our communities. Our goal is to reach as many people as possible with our emergency communications. It is important to have a reliable mass messaging system to keep people safe and informed ahead of dangerous situations.”
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