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Lanita A. Lloyd
Deputy Director
140 North Marietta Pkwy.
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: 770-499-4567
Fax: 770-499-4558
ema@cobbcounty.org
Cobb Emergency Management Agency (EMA)
Preparedness
County siren system provides important warnings
When you hear one of the 74 emergency warning sirens anywhere in Cobb County, you need to take immediate action.
The county will sound these sirens for three to five minutes when:
- The National Weather Service issues a severe thunderstorm warning with a tornado watch.
- The National Weather Service issues a tornado warning.
- A tornado has been spotted or reported by public safety officials.
- Additional weather warnings are issued.
- National Security events.
- Hazardous material incidents where evacuation or other action may be warranted.
If the weather is questionable on that Wednesday, the test will be conducted on Thursday. If Thursday’s weather is questionable, that month’s siren test will be canceled.
Several Cobb County sirens have the capability of broadcasting voice messages.
The majority of Cobb’s sirens will not specify the type of storm or emergency; therefore, you need to tune into your local radio or television station for further information.
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