Public Communications serves as a communications link between the city of Columbia’s municipal government and the citizens. The Public Communications Office coordinates several programs that are designed to link citizens with their city government.

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Contact: Zim Schwartze, OEM Director, or Scott Smith, Public Information Officer - (573) 874-7400

Malfunction causes activation of storm warning siren

COLUMBIA, MO (June 26, 2010) - A malfunction of a storm warning siren in the East Campus area of Columbia triggered the activation of the siren around 10 this morning. The Columbia Fire Department assisted by responding to the area. The Fire Department discovered damage to the system disconnected the siren.

“We’re not sure what caused the damage to the siren, but we are taking steps to have it repaired,” says OEM Director Zim Schwartze. “Our office has spoken to the company we contract with to repair the city’s storm sirens, and technicians will arrive on Monday to repair the damage. In the meantime, those living in the East Campus area will be served by other storm warning sirens located in their area. However we do advise that those residents stay tuned to local media, in the event that a severe weather threat should arise.”

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