FEMA introducing wireless emergency alerts

FEMA is introducing wireless emergency alerts next month that will relay weather and other emergency alerts directly to compatible cell phones. We'll talk to Paul Huttner, MPR chief meteorologist, about the advantages the system has over current weather warning apps.

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