Minneapolis has a new system for residents, workers and visitors to get alerts during emergencies, ranging from natural disasters to human-caused dangers. The new system can be accessed from any device capable of texting, or from a smartphone via an app, or both. Here's how to do it:Text MPLSAlerts to 77295Download the Smart911 appBoth methods require users to set up an account, including an .
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