Our outdoor warning sirens are here to alert those outside to take shelter and check for more information during severe weather.

Here’s what to know:

• Sirens sound for 3 minutes when a Tornado Warning impacts the Claremore area

• They are meant for people outdoors. Always have another way to receive alerts indoors. Rogers County Emergency Management offers free emergency notifications. You can sign up at https://www.rogerscounty.org/187/Emergency-Management.

• There is no “all-clear” signal

What’s new:

Instead of sounding repeatedly during a warning, sirens will now sound once for 3 minutes per Tornado Warning. This change helps protect the system and ensure it’s ready when you need it most.

Sirens are tested regularly and a private contractor performs annual inspections on the system. The City of Claremore will post notifications ahead of any audible tests.

Stay weather aware and learn more about our outdoor storm siren system: https://claremore.com/emergencymanagement/.