Birmingham, AL (WIAT) After the last year of severe weather in Alabama, it probably isn't a stretch to say that we are all more concerned about protecting ourselves and family and being informed about potentially dangerous situations involving severe weather. CBS 42 Chief Meteorologist Mark Prater explains how SAME radios work, and how you can easily add a device to your home that could save your life. 

Mark mentions some codes you need for your radio. Click here to go the National Weather Service site and learn your code.