Are the outdoor warning sirens the only alert necessary to be weather aware during severe storms?

No, the most efficient way to stay prepared and informed is to gather information from multiple outlets. Local television and radio stations will cover the ongoing storms, social media pages for emergency management or the county will post updates, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather radios are also a great resource.

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1. What are the outdoor warning sirens used for?
2. Where will I hear the outdoor warning siren?
3. What does it mean when I hear the outdoor warning siren and what should I do?
4. Does hearing the outdoor warning siren mean I am in imminent danger?
5. Are the outdoor warning sirens sounded only for tornados?
6. How do I keep up-to-date with severe weather warnings (tornado, hail, wind, etc.)?
7. Why can’t I hear outdoor warning sirens in my house?
8. Who activates the outdoor warning siren?
9. When are the outdoor warning sirens tested?
10. Are the outdoor warning sirens the only alert necessary to be weather aware during severe storms?
11. Where can I find more information?
12. I am new to the area and I don’t have a basement. Where do I take shelter?
13. How long is the outdoor warning siren activated?
14. Do the outdoor warning sirens sound an all-clear signal?
15. Will the outdoor warning sirens sound if the power fails?
16. How do the outdoor warning sirens work?