SEVERE WEATHER and SIREN INFORMATION
The fire department's station siren activates whenever the fire department is dispatched to an incident but there are some other times when the siren activates that the public needs to be aware of. When the department is dispatched you will hear a long up and down siren tone for approximately three minutes.
The Civil Defense/Severe Weather siren is tested monthly on the first Saturday of the month at 1PM. You will hear a fast up and down warble tone (different sounding than when the department is normally dispatched) preceded by a long steady blast. The warble tone indicates a civil defense emergency and the long steady blast indicates a tornado warning! In the event of an actual tornado warning the siren will blast in three minute cycles until the warning has concluded.
In the event you hear the long steady siren tone please TAKE COVER and tune in to your local radio/television or NOAA weather radio immediately! For local watches and warning please visit the Watches and Warnings page at the National Weather Service!
For your local forecast please visit the Local Forecast page of the National Weather Service.
For severe weather safety tips and severe weather preparedness information please the National Weather Service Severe Weather Awareness Page.
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Genesee County NOAA Weather Radio - Live!
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Weather Alerts Sent Directly to Your Cell Phone
Keep your family safe and stay ahead of the storm! Be notified as soon as the National Weather Service issues a watch or warning for your area! Visit the Interactive National Weather Service Custom Alert page to sign up. (This is designed for public safety officials but can be used by the general public)
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Interested in Becoming a Weather Spotter?
Visit the Genesee County Amateur Radio Service to learn valuable information about becoming a weather spotter and an amateur radio operator!
Online Guide on Storm Spotting
For an online tutorial for severe weather spotting please visit spotterguides.us
For more detailed information you are urged to contact the Genesee County Amateur Radio Service!
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Current Conditions
For Severe Weather information you MUST visit the
Watches and Warnings page at the National Weather Service!
