This is an Emergency Response system and, in some cases, an Emergency Alert system.

Due to the rapidly changing environment and short timeframe of weather emergencies such as tornadoes, this page will probably not be updated as an ALERT system. For current information look at the maps below, check the NOAA link to the left, or tune in to the media stations listed at the bottom of the page for immediate information.

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Homeland Security Live Alert

National Weather Service - Storm Prediction Center

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Severe Weather Outlook See the lastest Severe Weather Outlooks

Severe Weather Watches See the lastest Severe Weather Watches

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Chronology of Events

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Terrorist alert levels: What do they mean for you?

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When an alert sounds

When an alert sounds, e.g., a tornado warning, this web page is not usually the best source of immediate information.

There are a number of reasons for this. Considerations include the time of day and day of week (i.e., who is available to make ongoing updates), the sudden load of activity accompanying such an alert (IUPD will be swamped with calls and unable to make continuing web page updates), and technology service interruptions.

For immediate, minute-to-minute information your best source is a radio or TV station. Below is a list of area stations with links to their websites.

Radio Stations

WFIU 103.7 FM (Bloomington)
WBWB 96.7 FM (Bloomington)
WFHB 91.3 FM (Bloomington)
WGCL 1370 AM (Bloomington)
WHCC 105.1 FM (Ellettsville)
WQRK 105.5 FM (Bedford)
WBIW 1340 AM (Bedford)
WKKG 101.5 FM (Columbus)
WTTS 92.3 FM (Indianapolis)
WFMS 95.5 FM (Indianapolis)
WENS 97.1 FM (Indianapolis)
WFBQ 94.7 FM (Indianapolis)
WIBC 1070 AM (Indianapolis)
WNDE 1260 AM (Indianapolis)
WTPI 107.9 FM (Indianapolis)
WZPL 99.5 FM (Indianapolis)


Television

WTIU 5 PBS IU/Bloomington
WRTV 6 ABC Indianapolis
WISH 8 CBS Indianapolis
WTHR 13 NBC Indianapolis
FOX59 11 FOX Indianapolis

CNN

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Emergency Siren Information

Beginning April 7, 2000 the Monroe County emergency sirens will be tested at noon on the first Friday of each month.

If severe weather is threatening at the time of the scheduled test, the test will not be conducted.

Be forewarned: the siren tones found below are very loud!

When you hear a steady wail it means that a tornado has been sighted in Monroe County or the National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning. Take cover immediately. Tune to local cable TV or radio stations.

When you hear a fast wail it means that some type of unusual emergency has occured, such as a hazardous chemical spill. Go indoors. Tune to a local cable TV channel or radio stations for further instructions.

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