Knowledge Base

Warning Siren

The City’s outdoor warning sirens are used to warn people who are outdoors to seek shelter inside immediately.

There are a total of 23 outdoor warning sirens, and they are activated to warn of severe weather or other emergencies such as a hazardous chemical incident.

Monthly Testing

Monthly testing is conducted on the first Saturday of each month at 11 am with two back-to-back 60 second activations. A growl test, similar to the monthly test but shorter, is sounded each Saturday.

Additional Resources

Georgetown Emergency Management - Severe Weather