|
|
Published May 14, 2008 10:30 pm - The sounding of Joplin’s storm sirens Tuesday night should not have happened.
City official: Sounding of storm sirens a goof
By Wally Kennedy
wkennedy@joplinglobe.com
The sounding of Joplin’s storm sirens Tuesday night should not have happened.
Keith Stammer, director of emergency management for Joplin and Jasper County, said Wednesday that the sounding of the sirens by a police dispatcher did not conform to policy.
“These things happen sometimes, and we want to apologize to the citizens of the city,” he said. “It was an example of nervousness and overenthusiasm, which is understandable in light of what happened with the tornado on Saturday.
“But it’s a little hard to argue with someone who errs on the side of caution.”
Stammer said the weather phone in the dispatch center rang Tuesday night with information from the National Weather Service station in Springfield that a tornado warning was being issued for Jasper County. The dispatcher responded by activating the sirens.
Police dispatchers and Stammer are authorized to activate the sirens.
The tornado warning involved the northwest corner of Jasper County. Joplin was not in the path of the storm, he said.
Stammer said he is aware of the problem that is created when the sirens are mistakenly activated.
“The next time, they will wonder if it’s a mistake or not,” he said. “We understand that. That’s why it’s important to keep this sort of thing from happening.”
Stammer said this is the first accidental activation since the city changed its policy to sound the sirens only when Joplin is in the path of a tornado or a thunderstorm with high winds.
Joplin policy
•
Click to discuss this story with other readers on our forums.
|
|
 |
|
RESIDENTIAL STAFF
RESIDENTIAL STAFF, Part-time position for evenings, midnights and weekends working with women and children that receive ...>MORE
MERRY MAIDS
Training at $8.00 per hour. Great earning potential with increases and bonuses. Good environment, no nights, no weekends...>MORE
LOCAL COMPANY SEEKING DRIVERS
Local company seeking experienced, responsible, safe drivers for full-time position. End dump experience and clean drivi...>MORE
PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA-WEBB CITY
PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA-Webb City, Now hiring management positions. Please submit resume in person at 501 S. Madison, Suite O ...>MORE
HOUSEKEEPER
Housekeeper 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. Whispering Pines. (417)781-0099. ...>MORE
SPECIALIST NEEDED
APPLIANCES, HVAC, Plumbing Repair specialist needed. Call 800-870-0193 or apply online www.samedayservice.com ...>MORE
COMPASSIONATE PEOPLE NEEDED!
COMPASSIONATE PEOPLE NEEDED! Live In Care-Givers needed to stay in homes. 2-5 days per week. Good pay and insurance.$50...>MORE
WANTED FULL TIME COOK
wanted Full time experienced cook for a 37 bed residential care facility. 201 Fir Road, Carl Junction. (417)782-5659 EO...>MORE
KING PRESS NOW HIRING
KING PRESS NOW HIRING, for the following positions: Set up CNC Machinist; CNC Operator; delivery/pick up driver. Excelle...>MORE
NOW HIRING KITCHEN STAFF
Now HIRING kitchen staff and PM Server. Apply between 3 p.m.-5 p.m., Big R’s Barbecue, 15th/Michigan...>MORE
See all ads |
|
2006 CUSTOM CHOPPER
2006 Custom Chopper, 5 speed Revteck transmission, 90 ci motor, 250 rear tire, 8” stretch in the back bone down and tube...>MORE
JEEP 1982 CJ5 WRANGLER
Jeep, 1982 CJ5 Wrangler, power steering, disc brakes, burgundy with factory chrome package. $5000/offer. (417)455-3375...>MORE
CHEVROLET 1987 1/2 TON
Chevrolet, 1987 1/2 ton, fuel injected 350. $1500. (417)358-4307....>MORE
2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT
All wheel drive, all options, plus lots of other added extras, 9000 miles, might take trade in. 417-206-4028....>MORE
2006 DODGE LARAMIE
4x4, every option available, plus lots of added extras, beautiful truck, looks like show truck, might take trade in. (41...>MORE
FORD 2000 TAURUS
FORD, 2000 Taurus, 4 door, automatic, loaded with options, 29,000 actual miles, $4600. (417)623-2011....>MORE
OLDSMOBILE, 1995 ACHIEVA
2 door, full power, new engine, $2150/offer. 626-7302...>MORE
1999 VOLKSWAGEN BUG
60,000 miles, excellent condition, $7500. (417)623-0997....>MORE
1930s DUESENBERG
“Gatsby Era”; factory built 1988; V-8, 5.0, automatic, spoke wheels, 12,950 miles, two convertible tops, white/tan, beau...>MORE
MITSUBISHI 1995 ECLIPSE
full power, loaded, local owner, sharp, $2950 or best offer. (417)626-7302, after 3 p.m....>MORE
See all ads |
|
LEASE TO OWN
remodeled 2 BR good location near park and mall, garage, $1000 down, $500/month $55,000. 850-9511....>MORE
1 BR, NEWLY REMODELED
1 BR, newly remodeled on nice lot, fenced yard with storage shed. 5 miles West from MSSU. $35,000 or partial trade for ...>MORE
RENOVATED HOMES
Nicely renovated homes at attractive prices. Joplin, Galena, Carterville, Carthage. www.Spring-Refab.com 417-781-4600....>MORE
BY OWNER REMODELED
3 BR 11/2BA 1500 sq feet, great kitchen, will consider owner financing, $73,500. (417)850-9511....>MORE
COUNTRY SETTING
RENT TO OWN, 3 br, 2 ba, 2-car gar, central heat and air. Country setting, south of Joplin. $775 per month. ZERO DOWN. 4...>MORE
2 HOMES-$85,000
Kick me I’m down, come steal my house, 2 homes for $85,000/offer. Will cash flow $1050 per month. (417)799-1442...>MORE
BUILDING SITES, 3-4 ACRE LOTS
BUILDING SITES, 3-4 ACRE LOTS, Diamond School, rural water, New Mac electric, some restrictions, no mobile homes. West o...>MORE
1907 VERMONT
RENT TO OWN. 2 br. Central heat/air, $500 month. ZERO DOWN. 417-850-8239, broker/owner....>MORE
See all ads |
|
MORKIES
2 males and 3 females, shots/wormed, $200. (417)548-2433....>MORE
TREADMILL $75
Treadmill, $75; two desks, small $25, large $75; entertainment center, $20; engine stand $25; air conditioner, 110, $50;...>MORE
CHIEFS VS. RAMS
3 tickets, 8/28, 3rd row, center field, $250 for all. 417-396-1970...>MORE
WASHER
GE washing machine, Maytag dryer, top of the line, just like new. (417)623-3297....>MORE
GLOCK .40 WITH 3 MAGS
GLOCK .40 with 3 mags and original case, Chinese SKS with soft case and 400 rounds, $450. 417-438-8787....>MORE
UPRIGHT PIANO
KAWAI upright ebony piano with bench, excellent condition, $2500. (417)624-4737....>MORE
SNARE DRUM
SNARE DRUM, Ludwig, case, stand, practice pad, $150. (417)439-1997 or (417)623-2997....>MORE
MALTESE PUPPIES
Maltese puppies, $650 each, 2 males, cute, ACA, ready at 8 weeks on 9-15-2008. Taking deposits. (417)455-3375...>MORE
AIR CONDITIONERS
Air conditioners 5,200 Btu just $45.99; 6,000 Btu just $58.99; 8,000 Btu Just $74.99; 7,000 Btu portable $89.99; 9,000 B...>MORE
TABLE SAW
10” Older Craftsman, heavy duty; also a 6” Craftsman Jointer, 417-659-9782 or cell 417-540-3470....>MORE
See all ads |
|
 |
|
Print this story
E-mail this story
Post to del.icio.us
Discuss this story
11:16 a.m. University of Missouri enrollment surges
9:38 a.m. Kansas senator to focus on “whole life” message
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department escapes charges w/ copy of Kansas AG's letter 
