FRANKFORT – On Wednesday, FEMA and Graves County Emergency Management announced that sirens used in early warning systems have been restored to serve the Mayfield residents’ public safety in the future.
The sirens were destroyed by the tornado and straight-line winds in December 2021. The new equipment costing $88,952, has enhanced strength to support the sirens used in an early warning system.
“The new sirens will ensure, even in extreme storm events and wind, that the surrounding area will maintain public access and early warning services necessary for public safety,” said Graves County Emergency Management Director, Tracy Warner.
The costs will be covered by The Emergency Operations Center (EOC is a cost-share project in which FEMA covers 75 percent of the dollars assigned while non-federal sources provide the remaining 25 percent).
Graves County experienced significant damage to infrastructure and property from severe storms, straight-line winds and tornados in December 2021. The sirens used in an early warning system were included in the damage.
More than $1.4 million in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding has been obligated for 2021 tornadoes to help communities become more resilient to future disasters. Other mitigation projects are in process.
