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For Immediate Release: Nelsonville Division of Fire

The Nelsonville Division of Fire will test their outdoor emergency warning sirens on April 7th at 12pm. Residents should not call emergency services when they hear the sirens, as it is only a test. The sirens are tested on the first Wednesday of each month unless severe weather threatens. They will sound for emergencies like tornado warnings, severe thunderstorms, terrorist attacks, or hazardous material incidents. When sirens sound, residents should go inside, tune to local radio or TV, and follow instructions until the all clear is given.

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For Immediate Release: Nelsonville Division of Fire

The Nelsonville Division of Fire will test their outdoor emergency warning sirens on April 7th at 12pm. Residents should not call emergency services when they hear the sirens, as it is only a test. The sirens are tested on the first Wednesday of each month unless severe weather threatens. They will sound for emergencies like tornado warnings, severe thunderstorms, terrorist attacks, or hazardous material incidents. When sirens sound, residents should go inside, tune to local radio or TV, and follow instructions until the all clear is given.

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NELSONVILLE DIVISION OF FIRE

211 LAKE HOPE DRIVE


NELSONVILLE, OHIO 45764
EMERGENCY 9-1-1 BUSINESS (740) 753-1244
FAX (740) 753-4650 EMAIL [email protected]
Established in 1890, Over 100 Years of Service

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


April 1, 2010
Emergency Warning Sirens will be tested April 7th
The City of Nelsonville’s outdoor emergency warning sirens will be tested at 12 noon on Wednesday, April 7, 2010, with a one minute
sounding of the sirens. Local residents are asked not to call local emergency agencies inquiring why the sirens are sounding.

The outdoor warning siren system is tested on the first Wednesday of every month at 12:00 p.m. The monthly test will be cancelled if
severe weather is threatening. If severe weather cancels the test it will postponed until the next month
There are three conditions that result in the warning sirens being activated in Nelsonville.

1) Severe Weather

a) When the National Weather Service initiates a Tornado Warning for an area that includes the City of Nelsonville.

b) When the National Weather Service initiates a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (winds 58+ mph, large hail, severe lightening
and heavy rains), for an area that includes the City of Nelsonville.

2) When there is an actual enemy or terrorist attack against the United States has been detected and is threatening the City of
Nelsonville and protective action should be taken immediately.
3) When a public safety emergency occurs the sirens will be used to alert the public of emergencies such as hazardous materials
incidents and civil disturbances.

When the outdoor warning sirens are sounded for an emergency they will be activated for five minutes. When you hear the warning
sirens you should do the following;

1. DO NOT CALL 9-1-1 to ask why the sirens are sounding as this can overload the 9-1-1 emergency response system.

2. Remember, outdoor warning sirens are just that, out-door warning. The sirens are meant to be heard outside to signal you to
go indoors and tune your radio or television station to the local Emergency Alert System (EAS) Station. As homes continue to
become more energy efficient and sound proofing enhanced, outdoor warning sirens that once could be heard decades ago
inside of a home can no longer be heard. That’s why other means of warning are in place.

3. Go immediately to a safe area in your home or building, if high winds, severe thunder and lightning are present.

4. If you are outside away from possible shelter, lie flat on the ground away from trees until the storm passes. If in a vehicle,
get out and find a more substantial structure.

5. Carry a battery operated radio or NOAA all hazard alert radio to your safe area. You will know when the storm or
emergency has passed and when it is clear to leave your safe area.

6. The City of Nelsonville’s SIRENS DO NOT identify specific types of storms or emergencies, therefore you should immediately
seek shelter and tune to local television or radio for further information.

Respectfully,

Dan Pfeiffer
Public Information Officer

www.nelsonvillefd.org

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