March 5, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (SH2009-13) FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION R. Steve Huffman Public Information Officer (251) 208-2857/Fax: (251) 208-2861 E-Mail: huffman@cityofmobile.org EMA SIRENS MALFUNCTION The emergency sirens maintained by Mobile County Emergency Management Agency (MCEMA) have experienced a malfunction in the downtown area. The sirens have been sounding intermittently since Wednesday evening, March 4. MCEMA is very much aware of the problem and are attempting to correct the malfunction. Please do not call 9-1-1, Mobile Police or Mobile Fire-Rescue to report the problem, this ties the phone lines up for real emergencies. There is no known emergency at this time. ###