An emergency outdoor siren has failed in Osage County. During a routine test of the warning sirens last week, it was discovered that the siren near Vassar was not functioning.
The County Emergency Management Team performed troubleshooting on the siren Wednesday and Thursday last week and discovered that, due to the siren being over 30 years old, parts are no longer available and will have to be replaced.
They have reached out to a vendor to quote a replacement; however, they want the public to know that, at this time, the siren will not function and will be out of service for an unknown amount of time. The County will have deputies in the Vassar area during severe weather, to use vehicle sirens and public address to warn residents if necessary. Wildlife and Parks officers from Pomona State Park have also been advised of the situation. The timeline for replacement has not been announced.
