ST. LOUIS — St. Louis City sirens did not sound amid Friday’s severe weather that tore through the area. The mayor called it a “human failure,” at a press conference Monday evening.

Mayor Cara Spencer said the protocol, established in 2021, was not “exceptionally” clear on whose role it was to deploy the sirens.

“There was a failure, a human failure, a failure in protocol to get the sirens up and running, to let the community know that there was a massive weather event hitting our community,” Spencer said.

Moving forward, she said the fire department will be responsible for sounding the sirens.

City officials say they've heard from some people saying that they did hear sirens Friday. The mayor said she was still looking into the situation. 

The city is considering aid from the National Guard as officials continue to evaluate and assess damage and needs.

Dumpsters are being placed for tree removal. Officials also are working to set up dump sites for residents to use as well.

The St. Louis Metro Police Department says the curfew remains in effect from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. in police districts five and six.

The curfew will continue until further notice.