We want residents to take the time and refresh the information, if it has changed. People's cell phone numbers tend to change or business phone numbers, and they may have changed jobs.

The size of our mailing is competitive information and we do not reveal our figures.

We can't ignore new technologies, new information that indicate there are risks.

The state chief information and security officers would gladly accept a closer relationship with the Homeland Security Department.

It was definitely one of our primary communication devices after the hurricane. Many people had no Internet or electricity but had their cell phone or landline working. We would not just use it for anything. It's for emergencies and after emergencies. So please do not disregard it; we do not overuse the system.

But high school is a better age to absorb what's going on there.