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(Polk County, IA) -- The outdoor warning siren in Runnells is out of commission during the height of the spring severe weather season.
Runnells residents are being urged to sign up for automatic text message alerts for tornado and severe weather warnings. They can do so by texting "RUNNELLS" to 77295.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office and Emergency Management Agency are also encouraging all county residents to sign up for ALERT IOWA online. It allows users to customize their emergency notifications.
There is no word yet on when the outdoor siren in Runnells will be repaired.