Columbia Grant Provides Warning Sirens

Columbia has announced its approval of a $420,000 grant through the 2024 Community Development Block Grant Imminent Threat Program.

The funding, administered in partnership with the South Central Tennessee Development District, will support the installation of a state-of-the-art siren emergency notification system to enhance public safety throughout the city.

The project will include the installation of 12 strategically placed sirens citywide. The system will feature three electrical sirens equipped with both audible alarms and voice capabilities, as well as nine mechanical sirens designed to deliver audible alarms. Once completed, the system will serve as a vital tool for mass notification.