RESOLUTION NUMBER: 2015-0001
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES – OUTDOOR SIRENS
TO BE ACTIVATED DURING: TORNADO WARNING
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NWS issues a tornado warning with the jurisdiction in the warned polygon and in the path of the storm
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A trained spotter reports rotation, funnel cloud, or tornado in the jurisdiction; may include storms tracking towards the jurisdiction from the named county or adjacent counties
THUNDERSTORM WARNING
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NWS issues a thunderstorm warning producing life threatening winds
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A trained spotter reports life threatening winds in or approaching the jurisdiction
SIREN ACTIVATION:
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Sirens sound a steady tone for three minutes
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Sirens are cycled or rested for three minutes
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Sirens may sound multiple times during the warning
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No all-clear siren will be sounded. Public should listen to NOAA weather radio and/or local media for current weather information
WHAT PUBLIC SHOULD DO DURING SIREN ACTIVATION?
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Move inside a sturdy building, seek shelter as low and as interior as possible
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Listen to NOAA weather radio and/or the local media for current weather information
SIREN TESTING:
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Sirens will be tested on the second Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
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Sirens will be activated for three minutes
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Sirens will not be tested if any of the following weather conditions exist:
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100% cloud cover or overcast skies
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Thunderstorms predicted for area
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Freezing weather conditions
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If sirens are not tested on the regular monthly test date and time, there will be no make-up test for that month
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Sirens may be tested after maintenance or repairs if: city administration is notified and local media is notified with the goal of 12-24 hour notice