Ever wonder what those sirens were for? Well the City of Frisco has 24 outdoor warning sirens that have been placed strategically throughout the city. The system uses several different and unique tones to alert the residents of Frisco about any imminent approach of severe weather and other emergencies that require immediate notification.
Back in November of 2007, the Frisco Fire Department took a unique approach to proactive siren testing and began sounding its outdoor warning sirens every Wednesday at noon to prepare for the 2008 severe weather season. The department has found that the weekly testing has become a significant benefit to maintaining the system's readiness and current plans are to continue during the testing.
Now the Fire Department will sound the sirens on days when the skies are overcast and gray but not threatening; however, when severe weather is in the forecast, the sirens will not be sounded unless there is an actual emergency. Full Story
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