Automated warning system is ready, but some siren failures persist

May’s tornado exposed flaws in the emergency notification system, some of which still present problems. Six months after the deadly storm, there is both good news and bad news to ...
Yahoo

Tornado siren testing continues amidst systemic failures

ST. LOUIS – The City of St. Louis tested tornado sirens again Wednesday after Mayor Cara Spencer said Tuesday’s test revealed systemic failures. The sirens went off around the city as part of the ...
St. Louis Magazine

Nearly half of city tornado sirens that were broken in May still don’t work

Yesterday morning, the City of St. Louis tested its tornado sirens citywide. Those tests showed improvements in the system from six months ago, when many sirens failed to sound ahead of the deadly May ...
KSDK

City to conduct tornado siren test again Wednesday as fire department prepares to take over siren system

ST. LOUIS — The City of St. Louis will test the storm siren system again Wednesday afternoon as the St. Louis Fire Department continues the transition into control of the system. The test will begin ...

‘It was scary’: Newberry County sheriff discusses tornado siren decision after Saturday storm

Sheriff Lee Foster discussed his decision to activate tornado sirens Saturday night after no official tornado warning was ...
Fox2Now St. Louis

Siren test planned at 3 p.m. Tuesday in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS – St. Louis city officials will conduct a planned tornado siren test at 3 p.m. Tuesday, according to fire chief Dennis Jenkerson. The test could consist of several sirens and parts and could ...

6 months later, tornado sirens still struggle to sound

As we approach the six-month anniversary of the May 16 storm, St. Louis City’s tornado alarm system remains troubled.
Yahoo

Here’s where Mansfield’s new tornado sirens are — and what to expect when they sound

The City of Mansfield has installed four new tornado sirens. According to an announcement, the sirens are located at John's Park, South Park, John Todd Park and Burton Park. These sirens are now fully ...
KCTV News

Don’t be alarmed: Routine siren test to be held this morning

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A day after tornado warnings alerted thousands of people across the Kansas City during severe weather, various cities are going forward with regularly-scheduled tornado siren ...
WDTN

Moraine to conduct longer tornado siren test on Labor Day

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The city of Moraine will be testing its tornado sirens for longer than normal on Labor Day. The city tests its sirens at noon for 15 seconds; however, it needs more time to test, ...
WDAF-TV

Tornado, emergency siren test scheduled throughout Kansas City Wednesday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The City of Kansas City announced that the metro will be holding its monthly siren test on Wednesday morning, one day after severe storms hit the area. The routine test will take ...