Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
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Outdoor Warning Sirens are an outdoor warning system, designed only to alert those who are outside that something dangerous is approaching.
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Based on current policy, testing is conducted every Wednesday, at 12 pm, unless inclement weather is present.
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When you hear the tornado sirens, go inside and tune to local media to get more information
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The safest approach is to be proactive and use all of the information available to protect yourself and your family from threatening weather. Nothing can replace common sense. Sirens are only one part of a warning system that includes, NOAA Weather Radio, Local Media, Weather Alert Apps, etc...
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Sirens are typically activated by city or county officials, usually police, fire department or emergency management.Emergency Management
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Tornado Watch: Conditions are conducive to the development of tornadoes in and close to the watch area.
Tornado Warning: A tornado has been sighted by spotters, or indicated on radar, and is occurring or imminent in the warning area
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Texarkana, Texas Siren Locations & Siren Map.