Maury County adding new storm sirens to enhance safety

The Maury County Office of Emergency Management has announced plans to install seven new outdoor warning sirens across the county to improve public safety and severe weather preparedness. Installation is expected to take place over the next four to six weeks. The new sirens will be located at Maury County Park, Chickasaw Park, Yanahli Park, Mt. Pleasant Schools, Hampshire Unit School, Culleoka Unit School, and Santa Fe Unit School. The sirens are designed to alert people who are outdoors to seek shelter when severe weather threatens. In addition to the county’s installations, the City of Columbia is adding 12 sirens and the City of Mt. Pleasant is installing one, creating a comprehensive outdoor warning network across Maury County. The county’s emergency management office encouraged residents to use multiple ways to receive weather alerts, including NOAA Weather Radios, mobile apps, and local news outlets. For more information on severe weather preparedness, visit the Maury County Office of Emergency Management website or its Facebook page.