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Decatur approves interlocal agreement with DISD to place outdoor tornado siren at high school
Summary
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.
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.
Staff emphasized that the siren is for outdoor notification and advised residents who plan to remain indoors to use phone alert apps for storm notifications. A council member moved to approve the interlocal agreement and to authorize the city manager to execute necessary documents; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.
The agreement is framed as a partnership to improve community warning coverage and will allow the City to clear one more item for replacement as budget permits.
