Keokuk to Test Warning Sirens More Often

Keokuk, IA – After some recent problemsn during a bout of severe weather, Keokuk will conduct more tests of its tornado sirens. Keokuk's warning sirens were activated, last weekend, after reports came in of a tornado being spotted just miles from the city. Fire Chief Mark Wessel says all four of the city's sirens came online, initially, and were working. Early on, though, two sets failed. He says his department is working to fix them. Wessel says the city will now run monthly tests of the outdoor warning system, to make sure this does not happen again. He says the fire department will also run diagnostic tests every couple of months.