Over 50 all-hazard sirens will be tested, and residents can hear a three-minute wailing sound with no voice during the test.
Aurora audibly tests the sirens twice a year in March and November and silent tests the sirens weekly.
The purpose of these all-hazards sirens is to provide notice regarding an emergency situation, such as a tornado warning or hazardous-material spill, city officials said in a news release. For more information about the outdoor warning sirens and to hear an example of the siren wail, go to
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