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Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When preparing to face a crisis, every second counts. That is why it's essential that timely and effective emergency alerts reach everyone before the crisis reaches them. Emergency alerts do not just notify us about an existing hazard, they help us to prepare for disasters so we can act fast. Getting the time to take decisive action when faced with a crisis saves lives and reduces property losses, lessening the overall impact of the disaster on our homes, our community and our lives. Knowing what's coming our way is especially important here in Florida, where we often experience sudden changes in weather, such as in severe thunderstorms and tornado