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Valley View tornado siren malfunctioned before deadly tornado

It serves as a reminder to always have more than one way to receive alerts during severe weather.

Valley View outdoor siren malfunctioned before tornado hit

But the night of the tornado what was not working was the town's one outdoor warning siren on the east side of S. Lee Street.

Valley View warning siren malfunctioned during tornado, fire department confirms

The city requires monthly tests. But the fire department admitted the siren was not tested the last two months because of bad weather conditions on the scheduled testing days.

Valley View VFD: Warning siren malfunctioned during tornado

Crews abandoned the siren, officials said in a Facebook post, and made a social media post advising residents to take immediate shelter.

The Valley View Volunteer Fire Department Says The Town Warning Siren Did Not Sound Saturday