Tuscaloosa County’s Monthly Outdoor Siren Test Planned for Wednesday

Weather permitting, Tuscaloosa EMA will conduct an Outdoor Siren Test on Wednesday, February 3rd at noon.

The monthly test is scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month, weather permitting. The forecast for Wednesday is partly cloudy with a chance of showers and a high of 58 degrees.

Should the test be cancelled, it will be re-scheduled for Wednesday February 10th at 12 noon.

Additionally, citizens should remember Outdoor Warning Sirens are intended to alert persons who are involved with outdoor activities. There is no guarantee they will hear an Outdoor Warning Siren when it is activated. Persons indoors should not depend on Outdoor Warning Sirens as their primary way of being warned.

The most effective way to receive an emergency alert is with a NOAA Weather Radio. NOAA Weather Radios are inexpensive and can be programmed to receive watches and warnings for one or more counties. They would make a wonderful gift.