The state uses a single alert siren to signify an emergency alert, such as a severe storm or tornado warning. An audio sample of this siren is available on the Illinois Emergency Management Agency ...
An EF-1 tornado hit Paulding County, leaving residents wondering why no sirens sounded. Officials urge signing up for CodeRED alerts for warnings.
Many Lenawee County fire departments will conduct the annual, coordinated tornado siren test at 5:55 p.m. Thursday, March 20.