Grand Forks emergency director advises against residents relying solely on outdoor sirens in emergencies

Grand Forks emergency director advises against residents relying solely on outdoor sirens in emergencies

GRAND FORKS — The director of Grand Forks Emergency Management encourages residents to utilize other resources that provide emergency notifications, as opposed to relying solely on outdoor sirens. Severe weather conditions on Aug. 8 culminated in four confirmed tornadoes in the area, including one that touched down in the city of Grand Forks. In the days since, Kari Goelz said her department has heard from concerned north-end residents who said …

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