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Isabella County currently has 29 outdoor warning sirens located throughout the county (click here for county map with siren locations). The purpose of these sirens is to warn the public of impending disasters or emergencies.  The sirens will be activated immediately to warn the public of an emergency situation.  These sirens indicate to the public to go inside and turn on the radio or television for further information.

Isabella County's outdoor warning system utilizes two distinctively different siren signals, each with their own meaning.  The SEEK SHELTER signal is a siren sound that slowly increases to a steady sound lasting 3 to 5 minutes (see sound file below).  The ALL CLEAR signal is described as an intermittent air horn sound, also lasting 3 to 5 minutes (see sound file below).  When testing the sirens each month, we first sound the seek shelter signal, then the all clear signal.

Please remember: Do not telephone 911 or local agencies: it's important to leave telephone lines open for emergency communication.

All Isabella County Outdoor Warning Sirens Are Tested The 1st THURDSAY of EVERY MONTH at 3:00 pm.

Listen to SEEK SHELTER INSIDE/ TORNADO / CHEMICAL SPILL tone.

Listen to ALL CLEAR tone.

**STEPS TO FOLLOW WHEN YOU HEAR A SIREN**

• Immediately turn on your NOAA weather radio if it hasn't already been activated.

• Immediately tune to a local radio station or the local cable television station.

• Listen for emergency messages.

• Follow instructions.

• Stay tuned for further updates.