Are Iowa severe weather alert systems outdated and dangerous?
How do Iowa storm chasers get incredible footage? Do they go 120mph in sports cars around the state? Actually no, they just book a hotel room near the area they suspect of tornadic activity. Todd Rector with The Iowa Storm Chasing Network says they have advance notice. But there's a breakdown in how that information is communicated to you.
Getting the word out and Iowans can be a challenge, the communication delay can be significant if alert systems are outdated, he says. Adding additional confusion, he says Iowans are facing alert fatigue. When sirens do go off, they're unclear if it's for…
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