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EMALTE and their partner company Scottech are also suppliers of the world-renowned Whelen (USA) emergency equipment. Rigorously tested for all extreme weather conditions, the Whelen WPS2900 series warning stations have been installed in the Timaru district, stretching from Rangitata Huts in the North to Pareora in the South (see map below). The system is live-tested monthly and includes both siren tones and voice announcements.

Franklin County has 198 sirens spread throughout and Young said they all worked properly during the drill.

Story by: Jackie Gillis

A Kerr County community has voted in favor of new flood safety measures after severe floods devastated the area.

Story by: Jessica Warner

In the wake of the historic July 4-5 flooding that killed at least 137 people in Central Texas, state lawmakers are considering a slate of bills aimed at helping communities better prepare for future floods and other natural disasters.

Story by: Hannah Norton

Comal County updated their flood warning system last year and conducted a routine test the morning of Friday, Aug. 22. with the intention to have all five sirens along River Road activate at once to test decibel levels and ensure good sound coverage.

Story by: Tennyson Luhrs

The Texas Senate has passed three flood-related bills this week, including legislation that would require flood warning systems and sirens in Central Texas.

Story by: Liz Teitz