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There are many ways to be kept aware of storm conditions and alerts. Sign up for weather alerts from near-by tv stations, Internet weather apps, phone apps and it would be wise to get a weather radio. Many who are new to this area might expect the same sort of weather alert notifications they had in their previous locations. This part of Florida has no siren alerts.....it doesn't. It is better to adapt to local systems than complain, not adjust and be in danger. We had only been here a short time when the 2007 tornado hit. Before that event, really wasn't thinking about such a device, no need for them where we lived previously. SInce then, a weather radio has been a part of our home decor and necessities. We are all responsible for staying as safe as we can in adverse weather situations and there are many ways to be alerted to dangerous conditions.