JACKSON, Wyo. — Teton County Emergency Management announced on Monday, June 17, that it would be performing maintenance and audible testing of the outdoor warning siren system this week.
Residents might hear loud wailing as the systems are tested. The test siren should sound like a one-minute wail.
“If you hear outdoor warning sirens during this week, you can assume it is a test,” Teton County Emergency Management said in its announcement. “Please do not call 9-1-1 if you hear an outdoor warning siren.”
Seven outdoor warning sirens are placed around Teton County, located at: Teton Village (Tram Tower 1), Fire Station 6 (Teton Pines), Owen Bircher Park (Downtown Wilson), Fire Station 1 (Downtown Jackson), School Bus Barn (Gregory Lane), Fire Station 7 (Adams Canyon) and Hoback Junction.
The sirens are intended to warn people outdoors that there is an emergency, according to Emergency Management. They are not designed to be heard inside of buildings. The sound of a long, three-minute siren wail should signal to people to check the news, radio, phone, TV, etc. for further information. To hear what the outdoor warning sirens sound like, click here. The County advises turning down the speakers when playing this clip, as it is quite loud. For more on local emergency management, see the County’s website.
