Warren County Relocates Tornado Siren to Improve Resident Coverage
Warren County Emergency Management is relocating a tornado siren from Detour Road to Plum Springs Baptist Church to enhance coverage for residents. The relocation is expected to take four to six weeks to complete.
Bowling Green, KY, November 5, 2026 — Warren County Emergency Management officials are undertaking a significant infrastructure upgrade aimed at improving public safety by relocating a tornado siren. The siren, currently situated on Detour Road, will be moved to the grounds of Plum Springs Baptist Church.
The primary objective behind this relocation is to extend and enhance the reach of the warning system, ensuring that more residents within Warren County receive timely alerts during severe weather events. Emergency management authorities have identified Plum Springs Baptist Church as a strategic location to achieve this improved coverage.
The project is expected to involve a construction and installation period lasting between four and six weeks. During this time, residents in the affected areas may experience a temporary disruption in siren coverage as the transition takes place. Warren County Emergency Management has not provided specific dates for the commencement or completion of the relocation beyond the estimated timeframe.
Details regarding the contractor responsible for the relocation or the specific technical aspects of the siren system were not immediately available. The move signifies a proactive step by the county to bolster its emergency preparedness infrastructure and ensure the safety and security of its citizens in the face of potential weather threats.
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