OKMULGEE COUNTY, Okla. – Okmulgee County Emergency Management says a new outdoor warning siren system will be installed across the county starting April 27, with completion expected by May 1.
Officials say the upgrades will improve how quickly residents are alerted to tornado warnings and other emergencies.
Key Takeaways
- Okmulgee County is upgrading its outdoor warning siren system
- New sirens will improve severe weather alert coverage
- System includes automation and backup communication methods
- Project funded largely through federal mitigation grants
Where will the Okmulgee County sirens be installed?
New sirens will be placed at several locations, including Beggs, Twin Hills Public School, Preston Public School, and near Wilson Public School.
Additional updates include upgrades in Morris, relocation of an inoperable siren near Trinity Baptist Church, and automation improvements in Schulter.
How the system works and funding details
The system will automatically activate when the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning affecting a siren location. It uses both radio and cellular signals for reliability and includes solar-powered units for operation during outages…