Carbon monoxide safety warnings and advice about winter safety are currently airing on the station. Sparks said information about the 800 North overpass closure will soon be added.

The one drawback to the station is its extreme right-hand dial location at AM-1680. Older radio sets stop at 1600. Newer radios go to 1710.

"That is a concern," Sparks said. "But there were no other free frequencies available."

The next phase of the radio project will be to add three to four siren towers, which will be strategically located throughout the city. When the sirens go off for an emergency, residents will know to turn their radios on to 1680 AM to receive emergency information.

For example, one day last year weather forecasters believed a tornado was headed for Clearfield. It didn't materialize, but Sparks said that chemical spills and other emergencies are exactly what the radio station and a siren system could help warn residents about.

For additional information regarding emergency preparedness information and other topics, go to www.clearfieldcity.org.

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