Emergency Management: grant will replace aging storm sirens; resident raises speeding and signage concerns

Sep 8, 2026

Emergency Management Coordinator AJ Seeley reported a grant award to replace outdated storm warning sirens and enable remote activation by Dispatch. Resident Dave Kersey requested help with increased traffic speeds from Highway 169 onto Overton Circle and asked the county to remove a program sign placed on his property without his consent.

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AJ Seeley, Dallas County Emergency Management Coordinator, told the Board of Supervisors the county received a grant that will help replace outdated storm warning sirens that are beyond their expected life and enable remote activation by Dispatch.

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