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Sirens Save Lives After Deadly Flood | Dayton News
Flood sirens blared to life along the Guadalupe River as a flash flood surged 35 feet in just four hours—saving lives by warning campers and residents to evacuate. This life-saving system was built after last year’s deadly flood, which claimed 119 lives, including 27 campers, largely due to the absence of early warnings. The new eight-foot towers, equipped with piercing air raid sounds and bright lights, proved effective—even though one siren had a slight delay. Camps and a local recovery group helped fund and install them, knowing another flood was inevitable. Upcoming upgrades, including…
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