City Wide Emergency Alert System

Emergency Management Disaster Information/Handbook

The City of Sikeston has installed a City Wide Emergency Alert System. This system is to audibly alert the citizens of Sikeston who may be outdoors when the National Weather Service indicates a tornado by radar or a tornado has been spotted and confirmed by DPS personnel. This alert system is also designed be utilized for other emergency situations as it is capable of transmitting verbal directions.

Although the sirens may be heard indoors, this system is not intended to alert people indoors during a warning. It is highly recommended that each residence, business, school, and church purchase weather alert radios that are automatically activated during severe weather occurrences.

The Sikeston Department of Public Safety conducts tests of the City Wide Emergency Alert System on a monthly basis. This monthly test is conducted to check the operation of the sirens and to familiarize the citizens with the sound of the siren, should a tornado or other type disaster ever occur.

When are the tests done?	2^nd Wednesday of every month at 2:00 PM
How long are the tests?	Approximately 5 minutes
What do the tests sound like?	The test begins with the air horn sounding, direction tests, a PA test, and 4 different siren sounds
If severe weather is forecast, or is observed in the area, the test will be postponed until the following Thursday. Should weather not permit this test, it shall be canceled until the next regular test date as described above.

If the sirens sound during inclement weather, residents should seek shelter.

THERE IS NO ALL CLEAR SIGNAL OR SOUND WHEN THE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

LOCATIONS OF SIRENS

David Drive - by railroad tracks

Industrial Park - near power substation

Hart Street & Fourth Street

Fire Station 3# - south of station at Ables Road and Illinois Street

Prairie Street & Alexander Street - dead end

Roberta Rowe Park - north of ball field

City of Miner - behind police station