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New England siren system falters amid cold war doubts
In Boston and across New England the 2 billion air raid warning network is largely useless as most sirens fail or lack maintenance since the 1078 blizzard. Officials warn money is needed to restore shelters and monitoring gear while locals doubt any response would prevent chaos if an attack occurred.
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Manchester
N.H
Boston
Hartford
Civil Defense
New England
Congress
Associated Press
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
William Chipman
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Nian
Frank Roumacher
Portsmouth
Pease Ai Force Base
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Department of Defense
Herald
Portland
Joseph McDonough
Joe Cerullo
Civ Defense
Lawrence
Mass
Julie Potter