STAFF REPORT
Glasgow News 1
Barren County residents can expect to hear outdoor warning sirens during the week of March 3-7 as local emergency officials conduct routine tests and maintenance on the system.
The work is scheduled to take place throughout that week, as long as weather conditions allow, according to Barren County Emergency Management. The goal, officials say, is to make sure the sirens are working properly before severe weather season, which typically ramps up in March and has the highest tornado and thunderstorm potential in April, according to the National Weather Service.
As part of the effort, the statewide tornado drill is set for Wednesday, March 4, at 9:07 a.m. Emergency officials say that drill will trigger the outdoor warning sirens and is expected to last about two minutes.
Emergency Management Deputy Director Marcus Thurman told Glasgow News 1 he plans to individually test each of the county’s 28 tornado sirens. He said he will likely begin in the northern part of the county and work his way south, with each test lasting about two minutes.
Anyone who notices a siren that does not sound during testing is encouraged to report it to local emergency management so it can be checked.
Key Facts
– Barren County Emergency Management will test and maintain outdoor warning sirens March 3-7, weather permitting
– A statewide tornado drill is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4 at 9:07 a.m.
– Deputy Director Marcus Thurman plans to individually test all 28 tornado sirens in the county
– Officials say both the statewide and local siren tests should last about two minutes
– Residents are advised not to be alarmed by siren noise during the testing period
Michael Crimmins with Glasgow News 1 contributed to this reporting.
