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Sirens in place in Cumberland, Russell, other below WCD counties Governor unveils system in Burkesville on Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 From Commonweatlth News Center Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story Governor Ernie Fletcher unveiled an outdoor warning system Friday, October 19, 2007, for residents of four counties below Wolf Creek Dam. A system of sirens would sound a warning throughout Cumberland, Clinton, Monroe and Russell Counties in the event of a failure at the dam, which holds back Lake Cumberland. The sirens also can be used during times of severe weather and other emergencies. Wolf Creek Dam is undergoing repairs by the Army Corps of Engineers to halt erosion around its base. "Since the Wolf Creek Dam issue first surfaced, we have taken every precaution possible to ensure your safety and the safety of your friends and family," Governor Fletcher told a gathering at Cumberland County Elementary School, in Burkesville. "One thing that many of you told me this region needed was an outdoor warning system and you are getting it." Plans call for 16 weather sirens to be arrayed in the area. Eight sirens would be installed in Cumberland County, five in Russell County, two in Monroe County and one in Clinton County. The sirens are designed to be audible for as far as four air miles. The warning system is one of several actions taken by Governor Fletcher on behalf of the affected counties since the Corps of Engineers disclosed that the dam was eroding. Failure of the dam is considered unlikely, but Governor Fletcher has left nothing to chance. At his direction, enhanced and reverse 9-1-1 emergency dispatch systems have been implemented, and extensive disaster planning has taken place. Weather radios have been distributed to households. "I want to commend Congressman Hal Rogers and Congressman Ed Whitfield for their commitment to helping protect the people of this region," said Governor Fletcher. "Without their tireless efforts, many of the resources we are using to ensure the safety of people in the Lake Cumberland area would not have been possible." This story was posted on 2007-10-20 03:24:40
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