TORNADO SIRENS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is responsible for sounding the siren?
County emergency management officials, police/ fire
dispatchers
Where are they?
In Tazewell County,
sirens are located
throughout the county.
Contact your local
county government for
locations
How far away can
sirens be heard?
Sound from sirens can
travel up to a mile and
a half depending on
terrain and weather
conditions
What should I do if I
hear it?
Seek safe shelter in a basement or center most room in your
house. Listen for information from your TV or radio about
imminent severe weather in your area