On Wednesday, February 7, the sirens that warn Hall County residents of severe weather will blare for several minutes, but it is only a test, the county says.
The sirens will sound for about three minutes at 9 a.m. as part of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week.
The tornado sirens are tested using the wail alert tone once every three months. All sirens should be considered an actual tornado warning, except for these previously announced tests. Officials say the upcoming test will be canceled in the event of a legitimate severe weather threat.
According to Director of Hall County Emergency Management Zach Brackett, Hall County experiences severe weather threats, including tornadoes, during each month of the year.
“Preparing for these threats before they happen allows for peace of mind and a safe approach to severe weather,” he says.
Brackett encourages all Hall County residents to sign up for the Citizen’s Alert System, which sends out notifications about severe weather. Residents can sign up through the Hall County EMA website.
