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LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) – The City of Longview is urging residents to sign up for its new emergency alert system.

Smart911 launched Feb. 15 and replaces the old CodeRED system. Residents who were signed up with the old system must opt in with the Smart911 system.

City spokesperson Shawn Hara said Wednesday about 2,600 people have switched over to the new Smart911 system.

“That means that there’s a lot that haven’t made that switch yet. We need to make sure people know if you