Residents of Carroll County should anticipate hearing the familiar blare of emergency sirens yesterday, but there's no cause for alarm—it's just a test. In a routine check of the county's alert systems, the Carroll County Emergency Management Agency has scheduled its monthly siren test yesterday at 12 p.m., as officials announced.
The test is part of sustained efforts to ensure that, in the instance of actual severe weather or other emergencies, everyone will be duly notified and, in that effort the Emergency Warning Siren System is maintained in full operational order; residents across various parts of the county will hear a one-minute emergency tone emanating from the siren locations. Considering the unpredictable nature of weather, the county has a rain check policy; the test will be called off and rescheduled should the skies decide to be uncooperative with rain or overcast conditions.
"This monthly test is necessary to ensure that the Emergency Warning Siren System is functioning properly," the Carroll County Emergency Management Agency stated in their alert.
The agency further emphasizes, recognizing the test's potential to startle those unknowing of its scheduled occurrence, which is why awareness and understanding from the public about these tests are heavily sought after, the agency wishes to express gratitude towards its residents for their continued cooperation with these necessary safety measures aimed to bolster the county's preparedness and response to any screaming gale or wrathful storm that may try to sneak upon them unannounced.
