SEVERE WEATHER/OUTDOOR WARNING SIREN SYSTEM

Through a combined effort of county, city, Indiana University, townships, other governmental agencies, churches and area businesses, Monroe County has over 25 new Outdoor Warning Sirens and one reconditioned Outdoor Warning Siren. 

The sirens are Outdoor Warning Sirens and are designed to be heard outdoors but you may hear a siren inside if you are near a siren location.

When you hear a steady tone, it means that a tornado has been sighted in Monroe County OR the National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Monroe County.  Take cover immediately.  Tune to local cable TV or radio stations for further instructions. 

There is NO, “ALL CLEAR” signal.  Tune to local cable TV or radio stations for information and instructions.

The Outdoor Warning Sirens are tested on the first Friday of the month at 12:00 noon unless weather conditions are such that there may be a need for an actual weather warning.

The question so often asked is when are Outdoor Warning Sirens activated.  Monroe County Central Dispatch has established a protocol for activation of the siren system.

1.  When a TORNADO WARNING has been issued for Monroe County by the National Weather Service at the Indianapolis office.

2.   When a public safety officer (police, fire or EMS) reports SIGHTING a funnel cloud or tornado.

3.      From a trained Skywarn Spotter.

4.     There is NO, “ALL CLEAR” signal.  Tune in to local radio or cable TV for information and instructions.

When OUTDOOR WARNING SIRENS are activated:

            SEEK SHELTER

DO NOT CALL EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCH (911) TO ASK WHY THE SIRENS ARE SOUNDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hear the steady wail.            Hear the fast wail.

Siren Locations in Monroe County

Click here for an Adobe Acrobat map of siren locations and coverage throughout the county.

Updated:  March 27, 2008

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