Modern technology has added powerful tools for warning the public, but emergency management research suggests different warning systems often reach people in different situations.

The rulebook on using tornado sirens varies by South Carolina county. However, experts find they are still needed and valuable in other states.

ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor has 22 outdoor warning sirens throughout the city and their loud wail can be heard when they’re tested monthly from March through October. They also can be activated to alert ...

The Texarkana Texas Fire Department resumed weekly testing of outdoor severe weather warning sirens after replacing old city ones with a new, functional sirens system.

TEXARKANA, Texas – The city of Texarkana, Texas, is in the process of putting together 10 upgraded outdoor warning sirens. Three of the newer sirens were installed a few years ago, and now the ...

The sirens blared statewide on Tuesday morning as severe weather was expected to occur late in the day.

One Kentucky county hasn't had a working tornado siren in 15 years, but hands out weather radios instead.

DANE COUNTY, Wis. — The Dane County Emergency Management will conduct its annual preventive maintenance on the county's network of outdoor warning sirens this week. Work will begin promptly at 8 a.m.