The small Warren County town of Cameron will need to replace the tool that helped save lives during last week’s tornado.
The town’s tornado siren was destroyed by the EF-2 twister.
Cameron Fire Department Captain Alan Otten says it’s essential to replace the warning system.
“We have a tornado now, now you’re literally going to have guys driving around in front of the storm here, just having to blast sirens and scream. And maybe go door-to-door or whatever to tell people to run for cover.”
Otten says the town has tried for several years to get a new siren.
He says the cost of a new siren is around 20-thousand dollars. He says the town will try to find a grant to pay for it.
Otten says the town might try crowd-funding websites if grant applications are denied.
