Clinton County Sirens Fixed, Public Urged to Prepare

0:00It's April 28th. Welcome in. This is Kansas News Today, where local news meets AI. I'm Corey with the story. Severe weather hit Clinton County, Missouri on April 27th, and the outdoor warning sirens didn't go off like they should have. Folks reported some county-run sirens staying silent during the storm, but officials jumped on it quick. Sheriff AJ Carroll and emergency management director Blair Shock put out a joint statement confirming the glitch, and by that same afternoon, every. Local county siren was fixed and fully operational. These sirens get tested every month, usually on the first Wednesday when the weather's clear no storms inside. That means they pass checks under perfect blue sky conditions, but real bad weather can throw a wrench in things, like it did here with technical, malfunctions. Residents were the first to flag the issue, and officials stressed that public safety comes first. No room for unreliable alerts when lives are on the line. The sheriff made it clear, these sirens have to be a solid signal for people outside

1:01to head for cover right away. Now all sirens are back online, and the team wants everyone to know tests keep happening monthly unless bad weather pops up. They also push hard for backup plans inside, like no-o-weather radios or phone alerts, since sirens mainly hit outdoor spots and only trigger for. Warnings in the coverage zone. With repairs done and reminders out, Clinton County is gearing up stronger for whatever comes next. Stay alert out there.