CAMPUS GETS NEW WEATHER-WARNING SYSTEM

The new warning sirens/loudspeakers at Southeast Missouri State University were a smart investment of about $120,000 and could end up saving thousands of lives.

The idea was to place seven of the sirens/loudspeakers at seven strategic spots on campus. They can be used for public address or, in case of a tornado, there will be a three-minute long, sustained siren. The system is expected to be fully operational on April 15 and will be tested on the first Wednesday of each month.

The first few tests were heard well off the campus, just the way they were intended to be.

Good for the people who live in neighborhoods near the university. The rest of Cape Girardeau's residents will have to fend for themselves, as the city has no siren system due to the cost and, officials say, ineffectiveness.

Because this is the case, it behooves Cape Girardeau residents to purchase a weather-warning radio.

After all, tornado season is upon us.