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ACA Banshee 110 Tornado Siren Test Alert & Attack Inman, SC

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Warning Siren Testing -The Spartanburg County Office of Emergency Management conducts monthly tests of County warning sirens. On the first Saturday of each month, the outdoor warning sirens are briefly activated at 1:00 pm. This program is designed to maintain a reliable warning system. In the event of bad weather, the test may be cancelled to avoid confusion. Tornado Warning -If a Tornado Warning is received from the National Weather Service, sirens in the area will sound as follows: -Type of activation: 3-minute continuous sounding siren. Recommended action: Seek shelter immediately & implement tornado plan. Potential or Actual Emergency -other than tornadoes. If the public must be notified of a public emergency other than a tornado emergency (i.e. hazardous material, fire, etc) sirens in the area will sound as follows: -Type of activation: 3-minute fast high-low tone siren Recommended action: Access other mediums regarding the specific threat; monitor local TV or radio stations for more information and guidance. This is an Alerting Communicators of American Banshee 110. It is underpowered.