In the event of a severe weather emergency, the sirens will sound for 3 to 5 minutes, which indicates:
- A confirmed sighting of a tornado, tracking towards the community, has been reported by a trained weather spotter within Darien or the surrounding communities, or
- The National Weather Service has issued a warning for the Community indicating that it is the path of an oncoming tornado, or
- A confirmed sighting by a trained weather spotter of severe winds causing structural damage within the city or surrounding communities.
There will not be an all clear sounded. If you hear a subsequent siren, that means that more severe weather has been spotted in the area.
Residents should understand that outdoor warning sirens are not designed to provide effective warning inside homes or buildings. It is recommended that each residence have a N.O.A.A. weather radio to monitor severe weather conditions, and that all family members are informed of what to do in a severe weather emergency. There are many free phone apps that will issue severe weather alerts.
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