Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged monthly test, tornado siren on October 5, 2021 | Leave a Comment »
The October test of the Tornado Outdoor Warning Siren System will happen tomorrow (10/06/21) at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement, the test will be postponed until Thursday, 7 October 2021.
If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Tornado Outdoor Warning Siren System page on the City’s website or contact Police Lt. Barry Woodward at 404-373-6551.
Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged monthly test, tornado siren on September 1, 2021 | Leave a Comment »
UPDATE: 5:15 p.m. – We are aware that the Winnona Park siren is stuck in the “on” position. Staff is working now to shut it off.
The September test of the Tornado Outdoor Warning Siren System* will happen today (09/01/21) at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement, the test will be postponed until Thursday, 2 September 2021.
If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Tornado Outdoor Warning Siren System page on the City’s website or contact Police Lt. Barry Woodward at 404-373-6551.
* The siren located near Oakhurst Elementary may not sound today. We are aware that it is not functioning properly. Don’t be alarmed if you don’t hear it. A technician will be out later by week’s end to make repairs.
Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged tornado watch, weather aware on August 17, 2021 | Leave a Comment »
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Tornado Watch until 1:00 p.m. today.
A tornado watch means that conditions are favorable for tornados to occur. Stay tuned to a weather radio, a local TV/radio station or a weather app for updates.
If you hear the tornado sirens today, seek shelter immediately.
Here are ways you can get prepared now:
Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged codered, monthly test, smart911, tornado siren on August 11, 2021 | Leave a Comment »
The August test of the Tornado Outdoor Warning Siren System that had been rescheduled for this afternoon (8/11/21) has been canceled.
Testing will resume in September on Wednesday the 1st at 5:00 p.m.
Consider registering to receive Smart911 severe weather alerts offered by the City of Decatur and CodeRed weather alerts offered by DeKalb County if you have not already done so. Or download a weather alerting app on your smart phone or tablet so that you will be prepared should severe weather pop in the coming days.
For more information on the City’s tornado outdoor warning siren system, check out decaturga.com/ems/page/tornado-outdoor-warning-sirens or contact Police Lt. Barry Woodward at 404-373-6551.
Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged monthly test, smart911, tornado siren on August 3, 2021 | Leave a Comment »
A couple of the sirens that make up the City’s tornado outdoor warning siren system are in need of repairs so the monthly test has been postponed until next Wednesday, August 11th at 5:00 p.m. Stay tuned for updates.
While the system repairs are being made, consider registering to receive Smart911 severe weather alerts offered by the City of Decatur and CodeRed weather alerts offered by DeKalb County if you have not already done so. Or download a weather alerting app on your smart phone or tablet so that you will be prepared should severe weather pop in the coming days.
For more information on the City’s tornado outdoor warning siren system, check out https://www.decaturga.com/ems/page/tornado-outdoor-warning-sirens or contact Police Lt. Barry Woodward at 404-373-6551.
Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged monthly test, tornado siren on July 6, 2021 | Leave a Comment »
Due to the uncertainty in the weather forecast for the next few days, the monthly test of the Tornado Outdoor Warning Siren System has been cancelled.
The monthly test will resume on Wednesday, August 4th at 5:00 p.m.
Posted in Community, emergency management on June 8, 2021 | Leave a Comment »
City buildings are now open to the public, by appointment only, with added regulations for COVID-19 safety including:
GENERAL CITY CONTACT INFORMATION
(404) 370-4100
decaturga.com
Decatur City Hall
509 North McDonough St.
Decatur, GA 30030
Office hours: 8 am to 5 pm
By appointment only
ACTIVE LIVING
(404) 377-0494 | decaturga.com/activeliving
BUILDING PERMITTING SERVICES
(404) 377-6198 | decaturga.com/dec
SANITATION AND RECYCLING SERVICES
(404) 377-5571
decaturga.com/publicworks
sanitation@decaturga.com
PROPERTY TAXES AND BUSINESS LICENSES
(404) 370-4100
decaturga.com/adminservices
PLANNING SERVICES
(404) 371-8386 | decaturga.com/planning
HUMAN RESOURCES
(678) 553-6740 | decaturga.com/hr
DECATUR FIRE DEPARTMENT
Non-Emergency
(404) 373-5092| decaturga.com/fire
DECATUR POLICE DEPARTMENT
Non-Emergency
(404) 373-6551 | decaturga.com/police
Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged monthly test, tornado siren on June 2, 2021 | Leave a Comment »
The June test of the Tornado Outdoor Warning Siren System will happen today (06/02/21) at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement, the test will be postponed until Thursday, 3 June 2021.
If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Tornado Outdoor Warning Siren System page on the City’s website or contact Police Lt. Barry Woodward at 404-373-6551.
Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged monthly test, tornado siren on May 5, 2021 | Leave a Comment »
Since we had to deploy the tornado outdoor warning siren system on Monday, May 3rd for an actual tornado event, we won’t be performing the typical “first Wednesday of the month” system test today.
The next test is scheduled for Wednesday, June 2nd at 5:00 p.m.
Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged monthly test, tornado sirens on April 7, 2021 | Leave a Comment »
The April test of the Tornado Outdoor Warning Siren System will happen today (04/07/21) at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement, the test will be postponed until Thursday, 8 April 2021.
If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the https://www.decaturga.com/ems/page/tornado-outdoor-warning-sirens page on the City’s website or contact Police Lt. Barry Woodward at 404-373-6551.
