3 New Warning Sirens Boost Safety In Miller County Communities

It's always better to be safe than sorry; that's why the  Miller County Office of Emergency Management has installed and tested three new outdoor warning sirens, which could be beneficial in saving lives in our communities.

Miller County Purchases 3 New Emergency Warning Sirens

According to a report from KTBS3, the additional warming sirens will help improve coverage in communities like Doddridge, Genoa, and Madeville that didn't have them. Miller County now has a total of five warning sirens that can be used in case of an emergency, such as a tornado warning.

For example, if the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning for our area, officials will be able to trigger the sirens. However, they can also be activated by 911 dispatchers if needed. The new sirens will be tested every Wednesday at noon and can be tested without setting them off with the latest technology.

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Purpose of the New Sirens and The Cost

The new sirens are designed to help alert people who may be away from their phones when outdoors. The sirens were purchased with an Arkansas Rural Community Grant. The total cost of all the sirens is $100,000. Fouke and Garland City have sirens, but they are older versions.