The audible test of Hall County's severe weather warning system - originally scheduled for 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8 - has been rescheduled for 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10.
The test was rescheduled because of the threat of severe weather in the area.
This week's test also coincided with the statewide observance of Severe Weather Preparedness Week.
The tornado sirens are tested using the wail alert tone once every three months, according to county officials. Other than these previously announced tests, all sirens should be considered to be an actual tornado warning.
Hall County's Warning System is tested silently every Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Meanwhile, Hall County officials continue to urge citizens to sign up for the Hall County Citizen's Alert System. A test of that system has also been rescheduled for 9 a.m. Friday. The Citizen's Alert System notifies residents about severe weather, fires, floods, toxic environmental issues and other important topics within minutes. Messages can be sent to individuals using a variety of contact mechanisms - cell phone, landline, email, text messaging and more - ensuring that Hall County residents receive life-saving emergency information and important public service announcements in minutes. Citizens listed in the County's 9-1-1 database have been automatically subscribed to alerts by landline, though any individual may self-register, provide additional contact information or opt out. To sign up or learn more, log onto alerts.hallcounty.org.
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