[Skywarn] Siren Policy

[Lloyd Colston]

2011 saw the highest number of tornado-related fatalities in 1 year
since 1936. The National Weather Service’s 2011 assessment cited
outdoor siren policy and use as an “area of confusion” for
communities.

The University of Oklahoma and Indiana University of Pennsylvania are
jointly conducting a survey to help understand how outdoor weather
siren technology is deployed across the United States and to determine
the current policies and guidelines governing their use.

The expected outcome is to gather information from a wide range of
siren networks around the country to better understand current
realities of siren technology. The survey questions cover things like
number and type of sirens, authority having jurisdiction, affected
range in miles, and reasons the sirens are used.

People who oversee siren warning systems from all parts of the country
are encouraged to complete the survey. The deadline is November 15,
2012. All information provided will be kept confidential and will not
be used for any purpose other than academic research.

(Source: Natural Hazards Disaster Research)

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/outdoor_warning_system_survey is the
link to the survey

Lloyd