Matthew Willard
Coverage of Matthew Willard in the Nexus archive.
- Advocates, elected officials call for statewide siren system after tornadoes touch down near NOLA
Advocates and elected officials in Louisiana, including the coalition Louisiana Grassroots United, are calling for a statewide siren system to address tornado warnings after 14 tornadoes struck the New Orleans area. They highlight a lack of tornado preparedness knowledge and limitations in phone-based alerts, with costs for sirens estimated at $30,000 to $50,000 per unit.
- Advocates, elected officials call for statewide siren system after 14 tornadoes touch down near New Orleans
Advocates and elected officials in Louisiana are calling for a statewide emergency siren system following 14 tornadoes near New Orleans, citing gaps in tornado safety awareness and limitations of phone alerts. The coalition Louisiana Grassroots United emphasizes the need for sirens to address emergencies like tornadoes and flash flooding, as research indicates Tornado Alley has shifted eastward to include Louisiana.