GCSO: Three outdoor weather sirens not properly working in Princeton
GIBSON CO., Ind. (WFIE) - The Gibson County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Management Agency of Gibson County are letting the people of the Gibson County know that three of the county’s outdoor weather sirens are not in proper working order.
According to a press release, these sirens are on the south, east and west sides of Princeton.
Gibson County EMA Director Stephanie McKinney has been in contact with the county’s contracted company that services and maintains the sirens with the issues.
Sheriff Bruce Vanoven says the company has “dropped the ball” to keep and maintain the sirens.
The Sheriff’s Office, as well as the county EMA, encourage the public to have at least two other sources that provide weather alerts besides the weather sirens.
Cell phones, weather radios, television and traditional radio are all great resources in obtaining weather related alerts.
Citizens are warned not to rely on the outdoor weather sirens as they designed to be heard outdoors, and you may not be able to hear the siren indoors or while asleep.
Officials say to always be mindful of continuing changes in the weather.
Gibson County Sheriff Bruce Vanoven announced Friday that county commissioners have reached out to another contractor in Gibson County to have them look at the weather sirens to see if they are able to fix them.
Vanoven also has been in contact with our Emergency Management Agency Director Stephanie McKinney. She is also is making contact with other contractors to see if they will take a look at the weather sirens.
He wants to make sure that everyone knows that the County Commissioners, EMA and all emergency service personnel in Gibson County are taking this matter very seriously.
Here are some tornado safety tips provided by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security:
- Identify safe places to shelter. For optimal protection, choose basements, storm cellars and inner rooms away from doors, windows and outer walls.
- If you live in a mobile or manufactured home, identify an alternative shelter such as a single-family home, designated tornado shelter or building built with reinforced concrete. Also, find the best route to this shelter and practice how long it takes to get there.
- During tornado warnings, move to the lowest level of a sturdy building. It is best to go to a basement, safe room or storm cellar. If unavailable, use an interior room or hallway without windows.
- Stay out of damaged buildings until they have been inspected and cleared by a building official.
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