The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. PITTSBURGH, Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a safety system to alert drivers of approaching ...

Kane County is launching a new public safety alert system meant to notify residents of things like emergency weather, large-scale police activity and road closures.

Residents can choose how they receive alerts, including over text, phone call, email, or mobile app notifications.

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a safety system to alert drivers of approaching emergency response vehicles nearing an intersection," said an inventor, from Yakima, Wash.