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OUTDOOR WARNING SIREN TEST 11AM Wednesday, June 5, 2024 for Oak Grove, Bates City and most of the metro KC area

   Outdoor Warning Sirens will be tested in Oak Grove, Bates City, and most cities and counties in the metro Kansas City area this Wednesday  morning, October 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM. The first Wednesday of the month at 11:00 AM is the regular date and time when most of the Kansas City metro area tests outdoor warning sirens and other warning systems.
In Bates City an emergency is indicated by 3 to 5 minutes of nearly steady siren.  If the siren sounds, stops, and sounds again, it means that the emergency is continuing.  The siren in Bates City is not used to sound an "All Clear."    The siren actually means "Go inside a sturdy structure, and use NOAA Weather Radio, Nixle, local broadcast television, or the internet to seek further information about the emergency.  
   If you cannot hear the Outdoor Warning System inside your home, please consider purchasing a NOAA Weather Radio and/or signing up for free mobile phone text and/or email alerts or free phone app at www.Nixle.com.  NOAA Weather Radios will also be tested today at 11 AM.

Remember, a WATCH means that conditions are favorable for severe weather and you should WATCH for further information and signs of severe weather.  A WARNING means that severe weather is occurring in your immediate area and action in needed immediately.

Please use this opportunity to review your personal and family emergency action plan for the various emergencies that may confront our community.

More information is available at:  https://www.cityofoakgrove.com/227/Severe-Weather-Warning-Systems