Status of the Outdoor Warning Sirens

Franklin County Emergency Management & Homeland Security will post any significant changes on this website each Thursday after Wednesday noon tests.

SIREN TESTS

The Franklin County Outdoor Warning System consists of 151 sirens. Sirens are tested Wednesday at 12:00 noon, weather permitting. Sirens sound for 20 seconds, stop for 40 seconds, sound for 20 seconds, then stop completely.

The 2008 Statewide Tornado Drill occured March 26, 2008. Even if your agency did not participate on that day, you can still submit a survey.

BE PREPARED

NEW! View a MAP of most siren locations and check coverage in your area. Zoom in for a closer look at your area. Please keep in mind that coverage shown is approximate. Listen for sirens Wednesdays at 12:00 noon during weekly siren tests. To ensure notification during severe weather events, puchase a weather alert radio for your home and place of business.

Recently installed sirens (may not be shown on the siren map above)

Brown Township at Cole Rd. & I-70 (4/08)

City of Columbus at 1055 McNaughten Rd.

Replaced older Thunderbolt model (5/08)

City of Columbus at 1160 Ann St. at South High School

Replaced older Thunderbolt model (4/08)

City of Columbus at 1420 Grandview

Replaced older Thunderbolt model (5/08)

City of Columbus at 5477 Buenos Aires Blvd.

Replaced older Thunderbolt model (4/08)

City of Columbus at Demorest south of Briggs

Replaced older Thunderbolt model (5/08)

City of Columbus at Portman Park off Long Rd. -

New siren location (5/08)

Grove City on Killdeer Dr. (4/08)

Jackson Township on Hoover Rd. 1/4 mi. north of Pickaway County (4/08)

Obetz at Old Groveport & Bixby Rd.

New siren location (5/08)

Protect yourself by keeping weather alert radios at home and work. Monitor local radio and television stations during severe weather conditions.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteer to be a Siren Buddy, monitoring sirens during weekly tests. Visit the FIRSTLINK website at http://www.firstlink.org/fl/siren.php for more information or contact Matt Schick at 614-221-6766 ext. 148 or homelandmgr@firstlink.org .

Last updated June 5, 2008