Guidelines to be announced for outdoor warning sirens

WHO:
Emergency Managers from the Central Oklahoma Emergency Management Association (COEMA)

WHAT:
The announcement of new regional guidelines for the use of outdoor warning systems, formerly known as tornado sirens.

The guidelines coordinate the activation, operation and testing of outdoor warning systems between eleven jurisdictions in Central Oklahoma.  Participating cities and counties include Bethel Acres, Del City, Edmond, Midwest City, Moore, Norman, Oklahoma City, Tecumseh, Yukon, Canadian County and Oklahoma County.

WHEN:
11 a.m. on March 2

WHERE:
Civic Center Music Hall atrium, 201 N Walker

EVENT DAY CONTACT:
Kristy Yager, 863-2831

                                                                                             Contact:  Frank Barnes, 316-5200
Kristy Yager, 297-2550