Why use outdoor warning sirens?
Sirens are the most effective method to warn the population at large in the shortest amount of time. People may be outdoors in their yard, at outdoor events or anywhere else where they are not in contact with the news media channels such as radio, TV or local public address systems. The siren system is an all hazard warning system used to alert citizens to potential danger. More than thirty outdoor warning systems are in place across Boulder County. The sirens are located in Boulder, Longmont, Lafayette, Lyons, Eldorado Springs, Jamestown, Superior and the University of Colorado at Boulder. The sirens have voice capability and the voice message will immediately follow the siren signal to inform the public of the situation and what actions should be taken. During an actual emergency, the sirens will sound for five minutes. The same signal is used whether the emergency is flood, tornado or other disaster. The public should tune to a local TV or radio station for further information. The
