Posted in emergency management on July 3, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Even though tomorrow is the first Wednesday of July and the forecast is favorable for a siren test it’s also Independence Day so we have decided to test the tornado outdoor warning sirens at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, 5 July 2012 instead. The test should last approximately one minute. 
If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Siren page on the City’s website or contact Assistant City Manager Tony Parker at 404-370-4102.
Posted in Community, emergency management on June 28, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
With forecasted temperatures reaching above 100* this weekend, several City of Decatur locations have been designated as cooling centers:
Friday – June 29, 2012:
Friday – Sunday, June 29, June 30, and July 1, 2012 between the hours of 12 noon through 5pm.
The Decatur Fire Department will have a limited number of “Box Fans” to distribute to those who demonstrate a need. Contact the Decatur Fire Department at 404- 373-5092 for more information.
Posted in emergency management on June 5, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow is the first Wednesday of June so we’ll be testing the tornado outdoor warning sirens at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement tomorrow, the test will be postponed until Thursday, 7 June 2012.
If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Siren page on the City’s website or contact Assistant City Manager Tony Parker at 404-370-4102. 
Posted in emergency management on May 1, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow is the first Wednesday of May so we’ll be testing the tornado outdoor warning sirens at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement tomorrow, the test will be postponed until Thursday, 3 May 2012.
If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Siren page on the City’s website or contact Assistant City Manager Tony Parker at 404-370-4102.
Posted in emergency management on April 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Yesterday marked the start of the first ever National Severe Weather Preparedness Week. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently partnered to designate April 22-28, 2012, as National Severe Weather Preparedness Week, and is calling upon all Americans, in every area of the country, to Be a Force of Nature.
Because we live in an area prone to tornadoes, flash floods and severe thunderstorms, the recent severe weather and tornado outbreaks reminded us that this weather can strike anywhere and at any time. Just last year, there were more than 1,000 weather-related fatalities and more than 8,000 injuries.
Knowing your risk, taking action and being an example by sharing your knowledge and actions with your social network are just a few steps you can take to be better prepared and assist in saving lives.
Information on the different types of severe weather such as tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and flooding is available at www.weather.gov and www.ready.gov/severeweather. You can also learn more about what we’re doing in the City of Decatur by checking out the Emergency Management insert in the November edition of the Decatur Focus.
Posted in emergency management on April 3, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow is the first Wednesday of April so we’ll be testing the tornado outdoor warning sirens at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement tomorrow, the test will be postponed until Thursday, 5 April 2012.
If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Siren page on the City’s website or contact Assistant City Manager Tony Parker at 404-370-4102.
Posted in emergency management on March 7, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Today is the first Wednesday of March so we’ll be testing the tornado outdoor warning sirens at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement today, the test will be postponed until Thursday, 8 March 2012.
If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Siren page on the City’s website or contact Assistant City Manager Tony Parker at 404-370-4102
Posted in emergency management, Uncategorized on January 31, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
PLEASE NOTE – Due to heavy rains in the forecast for this afternoon, the siren test has been postponed until Thursday the 2nd at 5:00 p.m.
Tomorrow is the first Wednesday of February so we’ll be testing the tornado outdoor warning sirens at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement tomorrow, the test will be postponed until Thursday, 2 February 2012.
If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Siren page on the City’s website or contact Assistant City Manager Tony Parker at 404-370-4102.
Posted in emergency management on January 3, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow is the first Wednesday of January so we’ll be testing the tornado outdoor warning sirens at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement tomorrow, the test will be postponed until Thursday, 5 January 2012.
If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Siren page on the City’s website or contact Assistant City Manager Tony Parker at 404-370-4102.
Posted in emergency management on December 6, 2011 | 1 Comment »
UPDATE: Due to the wind advisory issued by the NWS, the test has been postponed until tomorrow, 8 December 2011, at 5:00 p.m.
Tomorrow is the first Wednesday of December so we’ll be testing the tornado outdoor warning sirens at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement tomorrow, the test will be postponed until Thursday, 8 December 2011.
If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Siren page on the City’s website or contact Assistant City Manager Tony Parker at 404-370-4102.
