The Adopt A Siren campaign's mission is to bring electronic, voice-commanded, outdoor warning siren systems to the population-dense areas of Cape Girardeau. This siren system will help alert our community of imminent danger such as weather or terrorism, and to notify our community when the danger is all clear. Please consider donating to our Adopt A Siren campaign by assisting in any way possible.
Mechanical v. Electronic Sirens
Mechanical
- Only used for imminent severe weather
- Only source of warning
- More suitable fore residential areas
- Limited to one form of warning signal/sound
Electronic
- Can be used for specific alerts including tornadoes, flash floods, train derailments, chemical spills, active shooters, or terrorism
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Ability to give an "all clear" signal
- Ability to give multiple, specific warning signals
Best Places for Your Adopted Siren
- High Density Areas
- Shopping areas
- Downtown
- Parks
- Sporting complexes
- Schools
- Hospitals
Cape Girardeau's Top 6 Locations in Need of Electronic Sirens
- Hopper Road / I-55
- Jaycee Golf Course
- Whispering Oaks
- Notre Dame Regional High School
- Bloomfield Road
- Airport