Also, there may be times when the Franklin County Outdoor Siren Warning System is activated and the Dublin system is not. is in the smaller more specific alert area. Fire Chief Tracy Young and he confirmed that it was not my imagination.As Young explained, during the twice daily testing of communications systems, the tornado sirens had been accidentally turned on for a very short time. 2. These sirens complement the Franklin County Outdoor Siren Warning System, which is one of the largest systems in Ohio and the United States.When the Communications Center, located within the Dublin Justice Center, receives notification of a pending Tornado Warning, the sirens in the City of Dublin and Washington Township are activated by radio control. Intentions of Sirens Tornado sirens have been installed to alert the citizens of Lancaster who may be outdoors during the time a tornado warning is issued by the National Weather Service for Lancaster or Fairfield County. If you hear the weather sirens sound just before 10 am today, it's only a test. Last week when I was checking my “Watch or Warning” column online, I thought I heard the tornado siren even though the weather was quite warm and balmy.I blamed my vivid imagination until I noticed some others posting that they had heard it, too.Later I checked with Enon/Mad River Twp. “Be proactive,” he said.Watch the news or use the weather app on your cell phone. During this test, the sirens are activated for 30 seconds followed by the following voice message:“This is a test of the Dublin Emergency Warning System. Perhaps a friend near a siren can give you a call when the siren goes off?“Don’t hang your hat on the tornado siren,” said Young.He said folks need to pay attention to weather. They are the same all over. If you would like to hear how a tornado siren sounds just listen on the first Monday of every month. Hyper Reach requires its own registration.The bottom line is that there are many ways to be on top of weather warning situations, but it is up to each individual to prepare to get the messages. They are the same all over. The specific guidelines (tornado, hail ,wind, etc.) It wasn’t the normal testing time, but it confirmed that the system is ready if needed. The innermost section on the lowest possible floor is idealThe outdoor warning sirens are intended to be heard outdoors only. 3. Those registered will receive a notification of alerts.At www.betheltownship.info and www.newcarlisle.net, the red link to register can be found on the main page. That would be today.New Carlisle tests its sirens at 10 a.m. People who live in the Enon and Mad River Twp. When the Communications Center, located within the Dublin Justice Center, receives notification of a pending Tornado Warning, the sirens in the City of Dublin and Washington Township are activated by radio control. It seems that the warning areas set by the national organization were so big that the sirens would continue to sound well after the threat was over.The new system adds a human element, the dispatchers, who trigger the sirens if Enon or Mad River Twp. Today I finally made my way up to Strongsville Ohio to see their custom Atlas speaker tornado sirens.

The goal is having enough time to get to sturdy secure places to weather the storm safely. This activation cycle will continue until the weather warning is cancelled.According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), basements and interior rooms are the safest places to be during a tornado.The outdoor warning sirens are tested every Wednesday at noon, weather permitting. When the sirens are heard, go inside and tune to local media to get more information. Hamilton County’s Outdoor Warning Siren System consists of approximately 190 strategically-placed sirens. The City of Dublin operates 29 outdoor warning sirens within the City of Dublin and Washington Township. Those who cannot hear the sirens today know they will need to find other ways to be advised of the sighting of a tornado, which is a good idea for all of us. Once activated, the system will sound a wail for three minutes.There may be times when the Dublin Emergency Warning System is activated and the Franklin County Outdoor Siren Warning System is not.

Just click on the red Hyper Reach box and fill out the form to register for instant notification of local emergencies or community alerts by REVERSE 911.Young wanted to remind people to not forget to fill out their address since alerts are sometimes specific to a small location. Some residents will walk out into their yard at the specific time today and wonder if the siren is broken because they cannot hear it.This is good to know when there is an actual severe weather alert. Those are separate. This works well since a dispatcher is always on duty.Don’t be confused. The sirens are not tested during potential bad weather to avoid confusion. This is a service that is used in both Mad River and Bethel townships and in New Carlisle.
Others who live a bit farther away will have to crack open a window or step outside to hear the sirens. First Monday testing is a great way for people to know how well they can hear the sirens located in population centers in the township.Many will be able to hear the siren inside, even with the TV going. When the siren activated I was surprised to hear the warning tone of a Radio Shack 12-262! This occurs when a tornado warning, or a tornado sighting occurs in Madison, Delaware or Union Counties and is in close proximity to the City of Dublin. And be prepared to act if there is a warning of an immediate threat.Bethel Twp. Tornado sirens were tested statewide Wednesday morning as part of the yearly drill. Tornado sirens have, according to Young, a “steady wavering tone” that is really hard to ignore. will be able to hear their sirens at noon. Those who do not have access to a computer to register or who only have a land line can register by calling the Clark County Emergency Management Agency at 937-521-2175.Hyper Reach is not to be confused with the Amber Alert system or with the system that the Clark County Sheriff’s Office uses to let us know of crime in the area. for sounding sirens varies by jurisdiction, so check with your local community to find out the specifics if you are interested. The sirens were activated at 9:50 a.m. for three minutes. The tone was the same used in an actual tornado warning.

What should I do when I hear the outdoor warning sirens?