Media Release-Outdoor Warning System: Siren Testing – October 9, 2019 
Contact Person: Sergeant Kohler
(608) 758-8403
Date: 10/02/2019
The Outdoor Warning Siren System testing will occur Wednesday, October 9 at 12:05 pm. This will be the final siren test of 2019. The test signal will be 1 - 2 minutes in duration. Please tune in to your local radio stations or weather radios for all weather related information and instructions when the sirens are sounded.
In the event of an actual tornado warning, the sirens sound steadily for three to five minutes. This lengthy alert tone will indicate that citizens should immediately take shelter and tune in to local broadcasting stations or weather radios for further information.
Test Signal vs. Tornado Warning
• Test Signal: Steady tone lasting 1 – 2 minutes
• Tornado Warning: Steady tone lasting 3 – 5 minutes
Citizens are reminded that they should not call the Rock County 911 Communications Center or local radio stations for weather information. If citizens find that the siren in their area is not working properly, please contact the Rock County Sheriff’s Office – Emergency Management Bureau at 608-758-8440. For further information on the Outdoor Warning System, please visit http://www.co.rock.wi.us/emergency-management-alerts-warnings.
Siren testing will resume on April 1, 2020. The Outdoor Warning Siren System will remain active year-round for any necessary use of the sirens in the event of a tornado warning.
Troy J. Knudson
SHERIFF
By: Sergeant Kohler 11519
Address/Location
Rock County Sheriff's Office
200 E USH 14
Janesville, WI 53545
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 608-757-8000