| TROY'S TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM Officially Placed Into Service March 11, 2006
For nearly 40 years, it was affectionately referred to as the “fire whistle”. From this day forward, it will become known as Troy’s Tornado Warning System. The Town of Troy is officially announcing the implementation of a Tornado Warning System that will be activated when the National Weather Service issues a Tornado Warning for Obion County.
When a tornado threatens Obion County, the system will be remotely activated by the 911 Dispatch Center utilizing radio control signals. To ensure it’s always in operational status, this system will be tested each Saturday at 12:00 P.M. When activated, the siren system will cycle on/off ten (10) times over a two (2) minute period.
The old “fire whistle” has a long history as an official notification device. Until its retirement in 1985, it proudly and distinctively notified firemen to the call of duty. It was replaced by technology in 1985 when a VHF radio communication & pager system was installed.
We’re certain it will equally distinguish itself in its new role as a Tornado Warning System.
Tornado Safety THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER A WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT IS AVAILABLE SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN AN INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS. IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE LIE FLAT IN THE NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS. Link to Weather Radar: National Weather Service Memphis TN Radar Back to Town of Troy's Home Page |