Three Rivers residents raise alarm about warning system after March EF2 tornado

Mar 17, 2026

Residents and staff praised first responders while several voiced concerns that the city’s tornado siren and public-warning performance fell short after an EF2 tornado on March 6; commissioners discussed after-action review and city staff outlined response steps.

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Three Rivers residents told the City Commission on March 17 that the city’s warning and emergency response to the March 6 EF2 tornado needs review even as they praised first responders for rescue and recovery work.

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