City Siren Information

Below is a guide to the sirens that sound in the city.

FIRE

Siren is on for 16 seconds, off for 8 seconds, resulting in a shrill high-low pitch for 1.5 minutes total.

TORNADO

Siren is on for a full 3 minutes with no interruption, resulting in a steady high-pitched shrill sound. When a tornado warning is made, the community center will be opened for shelter.

DANGER

Siren is on for 6 seconds, off for 3 seconds. This quick on-off sequence results in a shrill high-low sound that runs for 3 minutes total. Residents should stay inside. The danger could be a chemical spill, gunman loose in the neighborhood, etc. Tune in to radio or TV for information.