Community members just received an automated call from First Selectman Rudy Marconi warning them of the threat of a tornado and advising residents to activate their family safety plans. Here is the text of the message:
This is the office of First Selectman Rudy Marconi. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Ridgefield. The watch includes the possibility of severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and hail. Please activate your family safety plan and remember to use 911 for emergencies only. The watch expires at 10pm. Stay Safe.
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