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Adams County officials ask EMA for options after Berne tornado siren was knocked down
Summary
County emergency management and commissioners discussed gaps in coverage after a tornado siren near Berne was damaged, reviewed a Federal Signal study showing limited coverage from the two existing sirens, and directed EMA staff to return with a specific, costed recommendation and coverage options.
Adams County commissioners and emergency management staff on March 20 discussed options after a tornado siren just past the Berne Fire Station was damaged and removed.
A Federal Signal study shared with county staff found “significant under coverage” with the two sirens in their current locations, and the company proposed running a model showing how repositioning existing sirens or adding equipment would change coverage. County EMA staff said Federal Signal’s Wendy Justice will prepare a follow-up analysis and a price quote for options including repositioning the two existing units and replacing…
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