Vandalia storm sirens mistakenly activated overnight

Aug 18, 2025 - 15:00
Vandalia storm sirens mistakenly activated overnight

VANDALIA, Ill. -- Residents in Vandalia were alarmed in the middle of the night on Sunday after storm sirens were set off.

According to a post from local authorities, the storm sirens were set off by mistake, and there was no emergency.

The post said authorities will be double-checking the storm siren system to ensure it does not happen again.

"Thanks for your understanding—and for putting up with us even at 12 a.m.," the post said.