Tuesday, January 29, 2013
SC#8: Federal Signal 2001-130 Tornado Siren Test Alert & Attack Cowpens, Spartanburg, SC Video Clips. Duration : 8.40 Mins.


Alert: 0:06 Attack: 4:38 Doppler Effect: 2:52 Ambience: 1/2 Mile--Sentry 10V2T Failure goo.gl Warning Siren Testing -The Spartanburg County Office of Emergency Management conducts monthly tests of County warning sirens. On the first Saturday of each month, the outdoor warning sirens are briefly activated at 1:00 pm. This program is designed to maintain a reliable warning system. In the event of bad weather, the test may be cancelled to avoid confusion. Tornado Warning -If a Tornado Warning is received from the National Weather Service, sirens in the area will sound as follows: -Type of activation: 3-minute continuous sounding siren. Recommended action: Seek shelter immediately & implement tornado plan. Potential or Actual Emergency -other than tornadoes. If the public must be notified of a public emergency other than a tornado emergency (ie hazardous material, fire, etc) sirens in the area will sound as follows: -Type of activation: 3-minute fast high-low tone siren Recommended action: Access other mediums regarding the specific threat; monitor local TV or radio stations for more information and guidance. Information Regarding Failure: The Sentry 10V2T in downtown Cowpens, South Carolina failed this month's warning siren system test. The failure was reported to Doug Bryson, Spartanburg County Emergency Management Coordinator by me, and the 911 center that activates the sirens. Mr. Bryson told me he contacted the county fire marshall, and the 911 center also contacted ...

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