JACKSON, Wyo. — Teton County Emergency Management (TCEM) alerted county residents on the morning of Thursday, Oct. 30, that it will be performing a full-system test of the outdoor warning siren systems around the valley.

Screenshot from the Teton County website.

Residents can expect to hear loud electronic wailing as the sirens are tested. The audible testing will take place beginning at 9 a.m., with the full system being tested at noon. TCEM encourages residents to take this survey after the tests, to determine the effectiveness of the sirens.

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 TCEM. 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 or TV 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 the siren system, see the County’s website.

Monica is a Staff Reporter who studied journalism at Syracuse University and has been in the valley since 2015. She loves writing about the local food and bev scene, especially craft beer. When she’s not on the clock, you can find her paddle boarding, sewing, or whipping up a new recipe at home.