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Storm topples Berne-area emergency siren; county, city and EMA to check insurance and test remaining units

2707629 · March 19, 2025
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Summary

A siren pole at the Berne-area fire department fell during recent storms. County staff said only 10 of the county''s 14 siren locations appear to be covered under the county policy; officials will contact the City of Berne and run tests of remaining sirens before deciding on replacement or relocation.

County emergency-management staff and commissioners discussed a storm-damaged emergency siren at a Berne-area fire station and options for repair, replacement and coverage during the March 18 meeting of the Adams County Board of Commissioners.

What happened: Staff reported that severe storms knocked over the pole and siren at a Berne fire department location and damaged the surrounding chain-link fence. EMA staff said an insurance adjuster reported that only 10 of the county''s 14 siren locations are listed on the county policy; the Berne location that…

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