Debunking a dangerous misconception about tornado warning sirens. They are NOT meant to alert you inside.
. Here in Georgia, I rely on the ReadyGA App. Even with Apps, you must remember that a fully-charged phone is a requirement. Anna Lawrence is a teacher in Georgia and our daughters are in the same Girl Scout troop. She messaged me this morning and said,"Weather radio already went off this morning and my county alert system called, will stay informed and aware!" Her county has sirens, but Mrs. Lawrence clearly has the right approach to risk messaging for our ongoing tornado watch.
Spann's response to the aforementioned Tweet is not a flash in the pan moment. He has been a strong advocate on educating the public about tornado safety and sirens.THE SIREN MENTALITY: Why in the world do people think they will hear a magical air raid siren inside their home to let them know a tornado is coming? Sure, you might hear a siren on nice days with blue sky and sunshine when they are being tested, but you have no hope in the middle of the night during a severe thunderstorm.
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