Daniel Morales, assistant chief of the Comfort Volunteer Fire Department, believes that long, flat tone the morning of July Fourth saved lives.

State and local officials in Texas have come under scrutiny over the lack of sirens in place to warn people of impending flash flooding.

Following this weekend’s devastating Texas floods that killed more than 100 people, and left at least two dozen still missing, outdoor warning sirens are now getting renewed attention. “You want to try to get as many chances to get the public’s attention that trouble is on the way,