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The state’s monthly test of the statewide outdoor warning siren system, set for 11:45 a.m. today, has been postponed until 11:45 am. Friday. The state and counties jointly decided to reschedule the testing because severe weather conditions may have caused residents to mistake the testing of the siren for an actual emergency alert.
The siren test is a steady one minute tone on all sirens.
The warning sirens are used to alert the public to any emergency that may pose a threat to life or property. The sound of the sirens is a cue for residents to turn on a radio or television for information and instruction for an impending emergency. Besides natural hazards, the Emergency Alert System could be used for terrorist incidents or acts of war.