The hurricane sirens went off this evening in Auburn, which they seem to do every time there is any wind or rain within 60 miles. And every time I’m reminded of that day, about 10 years ago, when a bureaucrat from FEMA called our offices. He was furious about some editorial we had published attacking FEMA policies. We defended our position. He shot back: “And is this the way you repay us for giving you that alarm system you have in Auburn?!” or words to that effect. It was a strange and unforgettable moment. Just so you know: if your town has a FEMA alarm, you must never ever criticize the government.
Sirens for what?
