The Bismarck-Burleigh Outdoor Warning System sirens monthly test has been rescheduled to Monday, Dec. 28, at 9:30 a.m. due to the Christmas holiday. There will not be a siren test this week Friday, Dec. 25, the last Friday of the month.
Monthly testing will resume January 2021, the last Friday of every month at 9:30 a.m., weather permitting.
The outdoor warning system is utilized for tornado warnings or any other emergency event such as a hazardous materials incident. The sirens are intended to be heard when you are outside. When you hear the sirens and it’s a not a test day, your next step should be to access media to find out why they are sounding and to receive instruction from local officials on actions to keep you safe. In some situations, such as when there is the potential for severe weather, a siren test may be canceled to avoid being confused for an actual event.
For more information visit www.bismarcknd.gov or www.burleighco.com.