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Adams County weighs replacing aging outdoor warning sirens; possible FEMA mitigation grants discussed
Summary
County officials discussed replacing 18 outdoor warning sirens (14 county, 4 city) that use obsolete low-band radios; officials said new sirens cost roughly $40,000–$45,000 each and that mitigation grants are competitive; the board asked staff to seek multiple quotes and discuss a cost‑share with the city during upcoming budget development.
Adams County officials briefed supervisors on the condition of the county’s outdoor warning sirens and options to modernize the system.
An emergency-management presenter told the board the vendor that originally installed the sirens (Blue Valley) no longer supports the low‑band radio infrastructure those sirens use. He said the county can buy new sirens with modern control software or update existing…
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