Fort Worth residents are gearing up for spring storm season with a high-tech ally – the CodeRED Mobile Alert app. This free app promises to keep locals one step ahead of Mother Nature by providing alerts on severe weather and emergencies directly to their smartphones. Heavy rains and storm-related events won't catch the Fort Worth community off guard as long as they've got CodeRED downloaded.
But, bear in mind, while the app itself won't cost you a penny, those pesky standard message and data rates still apply. The City of Fort Worth is pushing for people to stay safe and informed, and for good reason. They've got their hands full post-storm, with the Code Compliance Department out and about surveying storm damage, coordinating cleanups.
And cleanup is a team effort in Fort Worth. Locals can do their part by ensuring storm debris and fallen tree limbs are properly disposed of. Smaller bits can be bundled up for yard waste collection, while the bigger stuff can be set out for bulk waste pickup, or hauled off to drop-off stations at no charge, according to a statement obtained by the City of Fort Worth's official news release.
The MyFW app has also thrown its hat into the ring, allowing residents to report damage or debris. Its latest upgrade boasts an interface that doesn't just look pretty, but makes it darn easy for folks to submit their reports directly to the City's teams, and keep tabs on the progress, no less. The City is leaning on its residents to use this app to help keep their streets clean and safe, following any weather-related chaos.
To stay on top of weather warnings and to chip in with the community's response to storm aftermath, downloading these apps is a no-brainer. Available on both the App Store and Google Play, they're just a tap away from giving Fort Worth a fighting chance against whatever storms may roll through this spring.
