31/08/2026
ACCGov and the University of Georgia will conduct tests of the outdoor tornado warning sirens and emergency alert notification systems on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at approximately 11:20 AM. The tests are part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's in September.
If inclement weather is possible, the test will be postponed until Wednesday, September 9 at 11:20 AM.
Residents can sign up for e-mail and text message alerts about emergencies and other community alerts through the Notify Me area of ACCGov's website at www.accgov.com/notifyme.
The 12 tornado warning sirens are located around the community and are often near large outdoor community spaces that are frequently populated. The sirens are designed to alert residents who are outside to seek immediate shelter when a tornado warning is issued by the National Weather Service.
Although residents who are inside their homes or offices may hear the sirens when they sound, residents who are in structures are not the primary audience. The tornado sirens are only activated in the event of a tornado warning or a test and are not activated for other severe watches or warnings or non-weather emergencies.
