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The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) has selected Everbridge as the new mass notification service provider for its Harris County Alerts system which will now be known as Ready Harris Alerts. Everbridge can send messages via text, email, app, voice calls and social media. It also allows for targeted messaging that can either be sent countywide or solely to areas directly affected by a particular event. “Having the capability to quickly inform and alert the public is crucial during emergencies,” said Harris County Judge Ed Emmett. “We are...