What should I do if I hear the early warning siren?

When the sirens are activated, additional information will be provided as soon as possible on our local radio, or NOAA radio. Warnings will also be broadcasted on HOT Ready, the Heart of Texas Council of Governments warning system. Sign up online here: HOTready Regional Emergency Preparedness Portal.

If you are inside and hear the sirens, stay inside! The purpose of the emergency sirens is to notify those of us that are outside to seek shelter inside immediately. Stay off the telephone (cell phones and land lines), turn on local radio or television (Dallas or Waco channels generally indicate warnings for this area) to get more information on the hazardous condition.

Also, be aware that we conduct a test of the warning system on the second Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. If we expect severe weather during these times, we will not activate the sirens but wait until the next clear day to do our tests.