Can you hear the siren ringing?
Every first Tuesday of the month at 10 AM there is a mandatory emergency test. So, if you hear the emergency siren sound, don’t panic!
Outdoor Warning Sirens
An Emergency Outdoor Warning Siren System is an all-hazards siren system used to warn the general population of potential danger. During an emergency, the sirens may be activated for a set amount of time as determined by your community.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Most systems use two siren tones.
- Alert: A single tone signifying an emergency alert. This signal may be used to inform the community of an emergency or disaster, including a severe storm, tornado warning (not a tornado watch), earthquake, chemical hazard/hazardous material incident, extreme winds, or biological hazard.
- Attack: An up-and-down, rising and falling tone to signify there is a homeland security or attack emergency. This signal would be used if community officials were notified by federal and/or state government officials of an actual or impending attack on the local community.
- All Clear: Many communities do not use an All Clear signal. Tune in to your local news agencies and listen for notification from city officials regarding the emergency.
Remember:
Sirens are tested on the First Tuesdays of each month at 10 AM.
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