Decatur approves interlocal agreement with DISD to place outdoor tornado siren at high school

Mar 23, 2026

Council approved an interlocal cooperative agreement with Decatur Independent School District to install a solar-powered outdoor tornado and severe-weather warning siren on the high school property and authorized the city manager to execute documents.

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The City of Decatur will partner with Decatur Independent School District under an interlocal cooperative agreement to place an outdoor tornado and severe‑weather warning siren on high school property. Staff explained that the device is an outdoor warning siren meant to be heard outside, that it operates on solar power and performs silent self‑tests.

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