How do I get tornado sirens installed in my county?

Question

Maybe you caught it on national news, but I live in Weld county in Colorado and today we had like ten tornados pass through. The thing that troubles me is that a) Colorado weather is very erratic and we don't think much of gusty winds and storm clouds until we turn on the TV and see there's a tornado coming our way, and b) most of my family and friends didn't know there were multiple tornados because they just thought it was a giant T-storm. How would I go about getting tornado sirens installed in my county so we could avoid being naieve about the weather situations that come up because we're so jaded when it comes to extreme weather.

Answer 1

tornado sirens are meant to be heard outdoors so if you are inside you should rely on something else. You should buy a NOAA weather radio or download the weatherbug on your computer. On my computer the weatherbug chirps for every warning issued so I suggest a NOAA weather radio is better. It would be nice for people outside to have sirens or something.

Answer 2

ok I  wish I was there contact your department of emergency management see what there planning. Suggest that you would be willing to help. Next contact your local NWS see if they have programs they can put on for the community to get all the citizen rilled up. Write newspaper articles \. Now is the time to do this while the twisters are fresh in everyone minds it took me about 20 years to get them here> i planted the seed and then it grew. now its time for you to plant a seed in the right persons ear

Answer 3

I think you should first contact your local officials.  We live in a small town too.  Our local fire Department controls and tests the emergency sirens.  Obviously someone has to be in contact with the National Weather Service, who issues the tornado warnings, and then relay that information to your local citizens.  I would suggest you bring the issue before your city council or the mayors office, whoever funds the local emergency services.

Answer 4

I would suggest trying to talk to your mayor or someone in control that could take action.