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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.

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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.

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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:

  • Keep updated on the latest weather by tuning in to your local weather channel and downloading a weather notification app so that it will notify you when a television or radio isn’t nearby.
  • Sign up for the City’s Smart911 notification system to receive emergency weather alerts should your property be included in a storm predicting polygon.
  • Determine a safe place to shelter in the event of a tornado. Look around your place for helmets, pillows, e.g. anything you can use to protect your head in the event of flying objects in high winds. As always, it’s good to be on the lowest floor of a house or structure since winds are less strong near the surface.
  • Charge your devices including smartphones, laptops, etc. now, and leave them charging. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Photo of Decatur City Hall

City buildings are now open to the public, by appointment only, with added regulations for COVID-19 safety including:

  • Visitors must schedule an appointment at least 24 hours in advance by contacting the appropriate department (general contact information below and available via contact page-staff directory tab on the city’s website).
  • Guests must enter through the main entrance of the building and provide name and contact information upon entering a City facility to be used if contact tracing is needed.
  • Guests entering will have their temperature checked before entering – anyone with a temperature above 100.4° F will be asked to reschedule.
  • Visitors must wear face coverings while in City buildings. Exceptions may be made for children under 2 and for visitors who have a health condition that prevents wearing a mask or where a mask interferes with breathing.
  • Elevators will be restricted to one individual at a time, unless the visitor is accompanied by a family or household member. 

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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