Limestone County EMA announces outdoor siren out of service following lightning strike
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — The Limestone County EMA said an outdoor siren is currently out of service Tuesday.
Limestone County EMA said Pleasant Grove at the fire department's siren was hit by lightning during the last storm and will be out for an 'extended period due to major repairs.'
'When you hear a Warning Siren and it is not a test, you should tune to your local radio or television station for information. Alerts are also provided through our www.smart911.com system, which can alert directly to your mobile device. Should information not be available on radio, weather apps, Emergency Alerts on your cellular device, TV or EMA's social media accounts, contact the Limestone Co. EMA at 256-232-2631 or after office hours at 256-232-0111 (Limestone County Sheriff),' Limestone County EMA said.
Make sure to stay up to date on information through the Limestone County EMA Facebook page and Twitter, as well as News 19 on air, online and on the Live Alert 19 app.
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