Solar Powered Siren on MO-F @ Quarry - St. Charles County, MO
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YoSam.
N 38° 40.647 W 090° 53.028
15S E 684083 N 4283108
Solar powered - one of 136 in the county
Waymark Code: WMYJN2
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 06/21/2018
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County of siren: St. Charles County
Location of siren: MO-F & Rugged Acres Drive, at the quarry, S. of New Melle
"Outdoor Warning Sirens (commonly called “tornado sirens”) may be the most instantly recognizable method of public warning currently in use.
"There are 136 warning sirens located within St Charles County. The majority of these units are powered by batteries charged by solar panels. The cost of installing a siren now ranges between $30,000 and $50,000. Seventy-three units were installed and are maintained by the St Charles County Division of Emergency Management, and the rest were installed and managed by local municipalities.
"Though nearly everyone has heard them, not everyone understands what they mean - especially because siren policies can differ from county to county. Understanding when, why, and how sirens are used in St Charles County can directly affect the safety of individuals and families when quick action is necessary." ~ St. Charles County