Severe weather exposes gaps in warning systems across rural areas

Over the last two months, multiple outdoor warning sirens have failed or had delayed alerts during severe weather.

In the Tulsa area, there’s over one hundred sirens but rural parts of the state have less coverage and one siren going down can be critical.

“Man, we’re excited it’s working. This is a historic moment for this community right here in Twin Hills,” said Jeffrey Moore, Director of Okmulgee County Emergency Management…

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