Tornado Siren Upgrades Planned Across Ohio, Missouri

As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, various counties are enhancing their tornado warning systems in response to the increasing frequency of severe weather. In Franklin County, Ohio, nearly 200 tornado sirens are being upgraded, with new technology that improves sound coverage and reliability, especially for aging sirens that have been in use for decades. Meanwhile, in Jefferson County, Missouri, plans are underway to install 101 new sirens strategically placed in densely populated areas, ensuring that alerts are only activated in regions directly impacted by tornado warnings. Greene County emphasizes the importance of outdoor warning sirens and advises residents to seek shelter immediately upon hearing them. These efforts reflect a broader commitment to improving public safety amid a rising number of tornadoes in the region, highlighted by Ohio's record of 74 tornadoes in 2024. Authorities continue to stress the need for residents to stay informed and prepared for severe weather events.