Resident asks council to address neighbor's siren that mimics tornado alert

Feb 10, 2026

A resident reported a neighbor's siren that sounded like a tornado siren and startled household members; council recommended checking state rules and speaking to the child's parents and the matter will be noted.

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During public comment a resident said a neighbor child has a siren that "sounds just like [a] tornado siren" and that the device went off during the day, causing the resident to seek shelter. The resident said, "It went off today. I went to the closet thinking we were in trouble." Council members suggested the resident check state rules about sirens and to talk with the parents to resolve the nuisance.

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