Forsyth Fire Department

OUTDOOR WARNING SIREN ACTIVATION

• Outdoor Warning Sirens sound a steady tone for three minutes.
• Sirens are cycled or “rested” for three minutes.
• Outdoor Warning Sirens may be sounded multiple times during the warning.
• The city does not sound an all-clear siren. The public should listen to NOAA Weather Radio and the local media for current weather information

Actions By the Public “Be Informed – Know Where to Go”

• The activation of Outdoor Warning Sirens is designed to send the message to the public to;
  • move inside a sturdy building
  • seek shelter as low and as interior as possible
  • be informed by listening to NOAA Weather Radio and the local media for current weather information

Outdoor Warning Siren Testing

• Outdoor warning sirens will be tested on the second Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
• Outdoor Warning Sirens will be activated for three minutes.
• Outdoor Warning Sirens will not be tested if certain conditions exist, including but not limited to:
  • 100% cloud cover or overcast skies
  • Thunderstorms predicted for the area
  • Freezing weather conditions
  • As deemed necessary by the Fire Chief or Duty Chief/Officer
• If Outdoor Warning Sirens are not tested on the regular monthly test date and time, there will be no make-up test for that month.
• Outdoor Warning Sirens may be tested after maintenance/repairs with the following conditions:
  • City Administration notified
  • Local media notified with the goal of 12–24-hour notice