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Tornado Sirens in Kansas Town Have to be Activated by Hand

Authorities in South Hutchinson are cautioning residents not to rely on the city’s tornado sirens to warn them of imminent violent weather this spring.

Due to “changes in the system,” the city’s four sirens can not be activated remotely, a post on the South Hutchinson Police Department’s Facebook page said Wednesday.

While the system is scheduled for updates to fix the problem, until then each siren will have to be activated by hand by police, fire or city maintenance crews.

Read more at the Wichita Eagle

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The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

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