Cobb County has placed 74 warning sirens at strategic locations throughout the county to assist in reducing the potential for loss of life and property damage. Many of Cobb’s residents live in audible distance of at least one of the warning sirens, which are located at fire stations, schools and other county-owned sites.
However, sirens are in place primarily to notify individuals who are outside prior or during an imminent and dangerous weather event. Residents are encouraged to utilize weather radios to receive the most updated information on storms from the National Weather Service.
During severe weather you should:
Tune to local television or radio programs for weather updates.
Go immediately to your basement or safe area (interior room) if high winds, severe thunder and lighting occur.
Carry a battery-operated radio and NOAA weather alert radio. You will know when an emergency has passed and it’s clear to leave the safe area.
Do not rely or count on hearing a siren if you are in a low-lying area.
Cobb’s sirens do not specify the type of storm or emergency, so you should tune into local news for further information.
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