Mount Airy, MD to Implement Weather Siren System Following Tragedy
• Mount Airy, MD, is installing a weather alert siren system following a fatal flash flood.
• The system will activate during Tornado, Severe Thunderstorm, and Flash Flood Warnings issued by the National Weather Service.
• The project is funded through a mix of grants and private donations, enhancing community safety.
Mount Airy enhances safety with new siren
Mount Airy, Maryland, is enhancing its safety measures with the installation of a new weather alert siren system, a decision prompted by a tragic flash flood in July that claimed the life of a 13-year-old boy. The Mount Airy Town Council has committed to this crucial project to bolster the town’s defenses against natural disasters, including floods, tornadoes, and hurricanes.
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