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Question : How many people in Western North Carolina have signed up for emergency alerts?

Answer : The Asheville Citizen Times recently reported on how residents in WNC can sign up for emergency weather and other related alerts in Western North Carolina, which given the devastation and loss of life from Tropical Storm Helene, is incredibly important.

Most counties and larger municipalities make it really easy — all you have to do is enter your email, phone number and other information in their alert system, and you’re all signed up. Plus, it's fre

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