Installation of warning siren underway in Knox City

  • WAIT FOR IT … A new 3-phase siren was installed and connected by AEP, through a joint effort of Knox City officials and community members. The initial test has not been set, according to the Knox City Police Department. | COURTESY PHOTO
    WAIT FOR IT … A new 3-phase siren was installed and connected by AEP, through a joint effort of Knox City officials and community members. The initial test has not been set, according to the Knox City Police Department. | COURTESY PHOTO
  • READY, DRILL, SET Workers from AEP prepared to set the new pole for installation of the warning system siren on South Aspen Street in Knox City. AEP provided the service for no cost as part of their community service program. | COURTESY PHOTOS
    READY, DRILL, SET Workers from AEP prepared to set the new pole for installation of the warning system siren on South Aspen Street in Knox City. AEP provided the service for no cost as part of their community service program. | COURTESY PHOTOS
    Knox City did not take long to install a refurbished alert siren after receiving the funds needed to complete the project. At a city council meeting in late April, funds were apportioned from three different departments to secure the $7,500 needed to complete the purchase of equipment to be able to inform more citizens of impending danger.The siren was refurbished by Lyn...

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