41NBC programs weather alert radios in Dublin

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Severe weather is always a threat in Middle Georgia, but this time of the year things really intensify. Monday begins the unofficial start of severe weather season.

Trying to help you stay safe, 41NBC was at the Kroger in Dublin programming weather alert radios. Don Bryant is the Fire Chief and Director of the Emergency Management Agency in Laurens County. He said, “It can save your life. We’ve seen homes torn to pieces. Mobile homes have no chance. It gives you a chance to get out and take cover.”

Clark Ferry and his wife Barbara had their weather alert radio re-programmed. Ferry said, “It’s a safety issue. I want to make sure that my wife and I are protected when there are alerts in the area. I want to use all the tools available to me.”

If you have a weather alert radio, you should switch out the batteries every six months.

You can purchase a weather alert radio at the Kroger in Dublin and many other local stores.

41NBC and Laurens County EMA are working together to help you stay safe as severe weather season ramps up.