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Lockhart fire chief reviews siren coverage, upgrades and WarnCentralTexas signup ahead of storm season

Lockhart City Council · February 18, 2025
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Fire Chief Randy Jenkins told the City Council he recommends no policy changes to the city’s outdoor warning siren activation criteria but flagged coverage gaps and future equipment options.

Fire Chief Randy Jenkins told the City Council he recommends no policy changes to the city’s outdoor warning siren activation criteria but flagged coverage gaps and future equipment options.

“The outdoor warning siren consists of five electromechanical sirens located throughout the city,” Jenkins said, and added that the city’s regional indoor notification platform (WarnCentralTexas) currently lists 13,827 contacts associated with Lockhart. Jenkins said the sirens are tested monthly and maintained under an annual maintenance contract; the system received a server and software upgrade in 2024…

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