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Why some people in Hurricane Helene's path didn't get emergency alerts

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Many counties use the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Integrated Public Alert and Warning System.

Some counties certified to issue IPAWS alerts did not send any, according to FEMA data.

At least 46 alerts were sent this week by 14 counties across Florida , including those along the west coast where the storm made landfall.

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English

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