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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  You might hear the loud outdoor warning sirens during an unusual time this week.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Outdoor warning sirens and are very important to warn people outdoors, and not to be heard while inside your home.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Ottumwa is participating in the statewide test of outdoor weather systems Wednesday.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Missouri conducted the 39th annual Statewide Tornado Drill Tuesday afternoon.

Monday, March 04, 2013  It's Severe Weather Awareness Week.

Monday, November 05, 2012  One siren is being paid for out of the 2012 budget, and the other is being paid for out of the 2013 budget. Both will likely be installed at the same time.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  For the second time in a week, some of Kirksville's emergency warning sirens sounded for no reason.

Monday, May 21, 2012  An as-yet unrevealed entity is working to become a designated emergency storm shelter for the public.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  When severe weather is near, not everyone is fortunate enough to live near an outdoor siren to be alerted to plan accordingly.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Iowa will have a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday to test its sirens.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  Tornado sirens go off across Missouri as part of the 38th Annual Statewide Tornado Drill.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Kirksville and Truman State will be testing the emergency sirens on Friday.

Wednesday, July 06, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Friday, June 03, 2011  With the tornado outbreaks we’ve seen this severe weather season, many of you wanted to know more about tornado sirens. That’s our Friday’s Facebook Story of The Day.

Friday, May 27, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.