Morris City Council Hears Report on Storm Siren Installation

New severe weather sirens to be installed in Morris by April 30, covering the city and nearby areas.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:06pm

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The Morris City Council received an update from Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director Jeffrey Moore on the installation of new severe weather sirens in the city. Moore said two new sirens will be installed and one existing siren will be retrofitted, all to be connected to a county-wide system that can be activated by radio signal or cell phone. The sirens are scheduled to arrive in early April and be installed by the end of that month.

Why it matters

Reliable severe weather warning systems are crucial for public safety, especially in tornado-prone areas like Morris. The new sirens will provide better coverage and connectivity for the city and surrounding communities, helping to ensure residents receive timely alerts during dangerous storms.

The details

The new sirens will be solar-powered and able to run continuously for up to 30 minutes. They will also have self-diagnostic capabilities to notify the emergency management office of any issues. In addition to the two new sirens in Morris, the county is also installing sirens at schools in nearby Preston, Wilson, and Twin Hills, as well as near County Barn #1 to cover the Beggs area.

  • The sirens are scheduled to arrive at a vendor in Oklahoma City by April 3.
  • The sirens are expected to be installed in Morris, no later than April 30.

The players

Jeffrey Moore

Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director, who provided the update to the Morris City Council on the new severe weather siren installation.

Morris City Council

The local government body that received the report on the siren installation project.

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What they’re saying

“So if for some reason the radio signal doesn't make the cell phones go out at the same time, they (the sirens) will be automatically set off by the National Weather Service.”

— Jeffrey Moore, Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director

What’s next

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The takeaway

The new severe weather sirens in Morris will provide a critical upgrade to the city's emergency alert system, helping to keep residents safe during dangerous storms. The coordinated county-wide approach to siren coverage also demonstrates the importance of regional cooperation on public safety initiatives.