Sedgwick County officials see confusion about tornado sirens
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May 30, 2019
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — With the peak of tornado season arriving in Tornado Alley, Sedgwick County officials moved to address public confusion about the role of outdoor warning sirens.
The need was evident after strong storms flirted with the metropolitan area on May 5, said Cody Charvat, training and exercise officer for Sedgwick County Emergency Management.
"People have expectations of the sirens that aren't in line with our mission for the sirens," Charvat said.
Strong thunderstorms moved into the area on that Sunday. When rotation was detected by radar, sirens were sounded for portions of Ren...
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