The Nowata County Commission hears an update from the county emergency management department.

The board was informed that the Cherokee Nation has started an outdoor warning system project for all counties within the Cherokee Nation. Emergency Management Director Laurie Summers says there is a need for replacing current sirens and adding new ones throughout the county.

Summers also informed the board that a form has been filled out by the Wann Community Center to become an official emergency shelter for Nowata County. The commission will likely review the item on next week's agenda.