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What’s that noise?
This is probably the first
question you ask yourself. The noise is part of a
severe weather warning system that was designed to
alert you to...
TAKE
IMMEDIATE ACTION
SEVERE
WEATHER SIRENS ARE SOUNDED FOR 3 TO 5 MINUTES WHEN:
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The National
Weather Service issues a severe thunderstorm
warning with a tornado watch.
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The National
Weather Service issues a tornado warning.
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A tornado has
been spotted and reported by law enforcement or
fire officials.
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Additional
weather warnings are issued.
MONTHLY
SIREN TESTING
Sirens are tested
at noon the first Wednesday of each month for 60
seconds, weather permitting. If weather is
questionable Wednesday, the test will occur
Thursday. If
the weather is
questionable Thursday, the test will be canceled for
the month. |
FUJITA
SCALE (F-SCALE)
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F0
Light Damage |
40-72 mph |
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F1
Moderate Damage |
73-112 mph |
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F2
Considerable Damage
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113-157 mph |
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F3
Severe Damage |
158-206 mph |
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F4
Devastating Damage |
207-260 mph |
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F5
Incredible Damage |
261-318 mph |
SPEED (mph) EFFECTS
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25-31 |
Large branches in motion; phone wires
whistle |
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32-38 |
Whole trees in motion |
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39-54 |
Twigs break off trees; wind impedes walking |
| 55-72 |
Damage to chimneys, TV
antennas; shallow-rooted trees are uprooted |
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73-112 |
Peels surface off roofs; windows broken,
trailers overturned |
DO NOT CALL 911
to ask why the sirens are sounding as this can
overload the 911system. |
SAFETY
RECOMMENDATIONS
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Tune to local Radio Stations
(WBTR
FM 92.1, WCKS FM 102.7, WWGC FM 90.7, WYAI FM 105.5
WBTR AM 1330) or Atlanta TV (WSB TV 2, WAGA TV 5,
WXIA TV 11, WGNX TV 46), The weather Channel
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Go immediately to your basement or
safe area in your home, if high winds, severe
thunder and lighting are present.
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Carry a battery operated radio or
NOAA weather alert radio to your safe area.
You will know when the storm has passed and when it
is clear to leave your safe area.
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If you are outside away from possible
shelter, lie flat on the ground away from trees
until the storm passes. If in a vehicle, get out
and find a more substantial structure.
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DO NOT rely or count on hearing a
siren in low-lying areas.
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DO NOT CALL 911 to ask why the
sirens are sounding as this can overload the 911
emergency response system.
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CARROLL COUNTY’S SIRENS DO NOT
identify specific types of storms, therefore you
should immediately seek shelter and tune to local
television or radio for further information.
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Carroll County has placed 22 warning sirens
throughout the county. The sirens have been placed
around the county to assist in reducing the
potential for loss of life and property damage. Our
siren system is divided into two zones, north and
south. The sirens are placed at fire stations,
schools and other government owned sites and can be
activated as needed.
Residents are
encouraged to utilize weather radios to receive the
most current information on storms from the National
Weather Service. Sirens are in place primarily to
notify individuals outside of an imminent and
dangerous weather event.
For
additional information contact:
Carroll County Fire
Rescue & Emergency Management Agency
(770) 830-5882
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The installation of
the Severe Weather Sirens in Carroll County is a
direct result of a public/private partnership
between the Governments and businesses listed below:
Carroll EMC
Georgia Power
Greystone Power
Metropolitan Communications
City of Bowdon
City of Carrollton
City of Mt. Zion
City of Roopville
City of Temple
City of Villa Rica
City of Whitesburg
FEMA
GEMA
Carroll County
Special Thanks to Eric Wemerman for the
permission to use his photos. |
