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Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
Wednesday October 7th, 2026 :: 11:25 a.m. CDT

Advisory

Siren Testing

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Emergency Management Department

Date: October 7, 2026
Time Issued: 11:00 AM

Due to scheduling adjustments, today's planned tornado siren test has been delayed. The test will now be conducted at 11:30 AM.

This delay is administrative in nature and is not related to any weather emergency or public safety incident. Residents may hear the outdoor warning sirens during the scheduled test at 11:30 AM and should be aware that this is only a routine system test.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this important preparedness activity.

Emergency Management Department
October 7, 2026
Scheduled Tornado Siren Test Time: 11:30 AM

Address/Location
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
915 East Country Road
Columbus, KS 66725

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 620-429-3992

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