Photo of path in woods
South Park is now equipped with a tornado siren. Credit: Richland Source file photo

MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has installed four new tornado sirens at the following locations: 

John’s Park 

South Park 

John Todd Park 

O Burton Park 

These sirens are now fully operational and will be maintained by Richland County. 

Monthly siren testing

A one-minute test of all sirens will take place on the last Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. 

The sirens are controlled by the Richland County Sheriff’s Office. For details on how and when the sirens are activated during weather emergencies, please refer to the attached Outdoor Warning Siren Alert Notification Procedures issued by the Richland County Emergency Management Agency (EMA). 

The City of Mansfield extends its sincere thanks to the Richland County Commissioners for their partnership and support of this project, which enhances public safety for residents and visitors throughout Richland County.