A test of outdoor warning sirens will be conducted by Eaton County Central Dispatch on Saturday, July 1 at 1 p.m. in Delta Township. The sirens are tested at 1 p.m. the first Saturday of every month; if there is a threat of severe weather on the day of a test, it will be cancelled, according to a Central Dispatch news release.
Except for scheduled testing, the sirens will be activated for the following emergencies:
* the National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning.
* a trained spotter has sighted a tornado or funnel cloud.
* a hazardous materials accident requires immediate protective action by the public.
* an attack on the United States is imminent, underway or has recently occurred.
Warning siren activation is a signal to members of the public to immediately go indoors and monitor local Emergency Alert System media outlets for official information. Residents can also sign-up for emergency notifications at Nixle.com or by texting the word EATON to 888777.
Central Dispatch is responsible for the activation of outdoor warning sirens in Delta Township. The sirens are maintained by local governments, but are triggered, when appropriate, by Central
Dispatch.
