Jefferson County, Alabama The tornado warning was issued ultimately to over 70,000 contacts (white pages, yellow pages, and opt-ins); the initial warning went to over 28,000 contacts. The warning was issued via Everbridge in less than a minute after the tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service Birmingham office.” James Coker Jefferson County, Alabama OVERVIEW PROBLEM When a tornado comes without warning, the impact can be devastating. In June of 2017 a tornado struck Jefferson County, Alabama and the surrounding region despite there being little or no notice prior to its appearance and the issuance of a warning. SOLUTION After a tornado warning was declared by the National Weather Service Birmingham Office, Emergency management officials quickly and decisi

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