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McCracken County Emergency Management Director Rob Estes looks through information from the National Weather Service regarding the evolving severe weather situation on Wednesday.

Multiple storms swept through the region Wednesday. Agencies like the McCracken County Office of Emergency Management spent all day tracking weather updates to ensure people took cover or knew which areas to avoid.

Keeping the community informed about weather conditions is a complex task that requires a team, multiple systems, and detailed execution. Yet, the majority of people may be unaware of the intricate and demanding nature of the job.

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Just four buttons activate signals to the more than 20 storm sirens in McCracken County, alerting people when it is unsafe to be outdoors.

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The McCracken County Office of Emergency Management is seen during a calm moment on Wednesday. Multiple storms swept across the region on May 8.

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