Siren Testing
The City will test tornado sirens on the third Friday of each month at noon. The sirens may also sound in conjunction with the state-wide test on the first or second Tuesday in March.
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Watches
Thunderstorm or tornado watches are issued by the National Weather Service when conditions exist that could produce severe weather.
- Sirens will NOT be sounded.
- Be alert to weather conditions.
- Prepare to seek immediate shelter if it becomes necessary.
- Monitor local radio or television stations for emergency information.
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Thunderstorm Warnings
A severe thunderstorm warning is issued by the National Weather Service when high winds or large hail make conditions dangerous.
- Sirens will NOT sound.
- Take immediate shelter on the lowest level of the structure away from windows in a basement, interior hallway, bathroom or closet.
- Monitor local radio or television stations and remain in protected areas until notified by local media.
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Tornado Warnings
A tornado warning is issued by the National Weather Service when a tornado has been sighted or indicated on radar. The siren will be sounded if a tornado or tornado producing storm is moving toward the Haven area. In a power outage, emergency vehicles will provide street by street warning with sirens or public address systems.
- Sirens will sound a three (3) minute continuous blast.
- Take immediate shelter on the lowest level of the structure away from windows in a basement, interior hallway, bathroom or closet.
- Monitor local radio or television stations and remain in protected areas until notified by local media.
- Sirens will NOT sound an all-clear. Sirens will only sound in the event of a warning or test.
- If outdoors when a tornado warning sounds, seek shelter indoors if possible. Otherwise, lay flat in a ditch or depression away from trees or power lines and cover your head.
- If driving a vehicle when a tornado warning sounds or you see a tornado, exit your vehicle and lay flat in a ditch, depression or other protected area. If the tornado is over a half mile away you may drive at a right angle away from it if possible.
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BE PREPARED! Emergency Relief may not reach you for hours or days in a disaster.
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