The basement of New Mexico’s Emergency Management Center has been transformed into the state’s Emergency Operations Center and elevated to Level One — the highest level of activation.4 Investigates got a tour of the real-time response.

Berks County residents should continue trying to use 911 in the county for emergencies. Anyone who is unable to get through should call 610-655-4911 as an alternative. Berks County officials also warn residents not to call 911 to "test the situation."

Residents in Felton received a notice on Wednesday night to attempt to find higher ground due to potential flooding and dangerous conditions.READ MORE |Felton

The Scott County area has experienced a large amount of rain in the last several hours with more to come this evening.

The article discusses the importance of preparing for communication outages with radios, charging devices, and knowing local routes.

Burleson County Emergency Management Coordinator Duane Strange shares how the alert system works and why neighbors should register to get notifications about severe weather and other emergencies.

The Montgomery County Department of Public Safety directed a non-emergency phone number to residents in need of assistance if they cannot get through to 911 during intermittent outages Friday.

Flooding is the deadliest natural disaster facing Oklahomans, a threat far greater than tornadoes. In the United States, flooding kills an average of 103 people a year. Tornadoes, however, caused 48 deaths on average during the same period, according to the National Weather Service.

Washington County Emergency Management Director Richard Hays says they’re ready to respond when disaster strikes.