PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT - TORNADO SIREN

Fort Smith, Arkansas sent this bulletin at 03/14/2024 03:16 PM CDT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 14, 2024

CONTACT

Aric Mitchell, Public Information Officer
info@fortsmithpd.org
479-709-5000

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

Tennessee Circle / Old Highway 71 siren issue identified

Fort Smith, AR - One tornado siren at the corner of Tennessee Circle and Old Highway 71 is out of service due to a mechanical issue. Repairs are currently underway. A map of the siren coverage area is included below.

Residents in that area are encouraged to be aware of any rapidly changing severe weather until such time as the siren is repaired. The tornado siren is NOT intended to alert those inside buildings; rather they are to alert those who may be outdoors. Utilize local media outlets, social media, and weather radios to be alerted to a possible storm watch or warning.

ALL OTHER TORNADO SIRENS WITHIN THE CITY ARE FULLY FUNCTIONAL.

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