Not only is tomorrow Cinco de Mayo, it’s also the first Wednesday of the month. Do you know what that means? It means we’ll be testing the tornado outdoor warning sirens at 5:00p.m. The test should last approximately one minute.
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Siren testing tomorrow
Posted in emergency management on May 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Gas Leak on Coventry
Posted in Community, emergency management on March 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
3:00 p.m. — It is now safe to return to the area.
The City Schools of Decatur will be holding children who reside in the area an extra 15 minutes this afternoon. When they are released, Police Officers and Firefighters will be in the area to make sure that the children get in their homes safely and open the windows.
City staff will begin shuttling people back from the Decatur Recreation Center to their homes within the next halfhour.
Representatives from the Atlanta Gas Light Company will be out this afternoon and evening to check and reset pilot lights in affected homes.
There were no injuries or property damage.
2:00 p.m. — The gas line has been shut off but it will still be several hours before residents will be able to return to the area.
12:50 p.m. — The following streets are being evacuated: 300 to 600 blocks Coventry Road; Merrill Avenue; Chelsea Drive; Pope Circle; Ridley Circle; Kathryn Avenue and Mockingbird Lane to but not including Westchester Drive.
At this time, all residents residing in those specific areas need to open various windows throughout their residences then immediately evacuate from the area. The City of Decatur has established the Decatur Recreation Center as the staging and evacuation point for all residents. The Recreation Center is located at 231 Sycamore Street within the City of Decatur.
If you need transportation assistance to the Recreation Center, Police and Fire units are standing by at Coventry Road @ Scott Blvd. and will assist you in relocating to the recreation center.
12:20 p.m. — Earlier today, DeKalb County crews hit a gas line which has resulted in a major gas leak centered along Coventry Road. The City is evacuating houses in the immediate area and providing the Decatur Recreation Center as an option for people.
We will keep you posted as more information becomes available.
First Official Tornado Siren System Test Complete!
Posted in emergency management on February 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
We just conducted the first of the monthly tests for the Outdoor Tornado Warning Siren system. It lasted approximately a minute and was a success. Just in case you didn’t hear them because you were indoors, the sirens are alarms sounded to alert people who are outdoors that a tornado may be imminent. They are not generally designed to be heard within a home or other building. However, we know that due to the topography of the City and the location of the sirens some of you will hear them while indoors.
The next test will be Wednesday, March 3rd at 5:00 p.m.
Annual CodeRED System Test
Posted in emergency management on January 21, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Today at 5:00 P.M. the City will conduct its annual test of the CodeRED notification system. In an effort to kill two birds with one stone, the message will include a brief announcement about the tornado outdoor warning siren installation sounding on Friday, January 22nd. If you do not receive your call, please contact Police Captain Kris Boyett at 404-373-6551 or kris.boyett@decaturga.com.
Time Set for Tornado Outdoor Warning Sirens Installation Test
Posted in emergency management on January 19, 2010 | 2 Comments »
The City’s new Tornado Outdoor Warning Siren system will be tested for installation purposes this Friday (January 22, 2010) at 12:00 PM. The test will last for approximately two minutes.
The first official monthly testing of the system will be Wednesday, February 3rd at 5:00 p.m. If the weather is inclement on that day, the test will be postponed until the following Thursday at 5:00 p.m. Each month, the sirens will sound for approximately one minute.
Tornado Outdoor Warning Sirens UPDATE
Posted in emergency management on January 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The City’s new Tornado Outdoor Warning Siren system will be tested for installation purposes on Friday, January 22, 2010. An exact time for the three to five minute test has yet to be determined. Check back early next week to learn the time for the test.
The first official monthly testing of the system will be Wednesday, February 3rd at 5:00 p.m. If the weather is inclement on that day, the test will be postponed until the following Thursday at 5:00 p.m.
No need to sharpen your #2 pencils for this test
Posted in emergency management on December 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The outdoor severe weather sirens are now installed and it’s time to make sure that everything is working properly. Starting December 28, you will hear the sirens going off from time to time. The installation testing will not occur on inclement weather days, same as for when the sirens will actually be in use. The testing period will conclude on January 15, 2010.
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