📢 Storm Sirens & Severe Weather Preparedness
As storms roll through our region, we want to remind Willard residents about how outdoor warning sirens are intended to work, and how you can stay safe and informed. If you have concerns about a siren appearing to be inoperable, please let us know and we will notify Greene County.
🔊 What Storm Sirens Do
Outdoor warning sirens are designed to alert people who are outside during a tornado warning or other life-threatening weather event. While you might hear them indoors if you're close to a siren or in an older home, they’re not meant to be relied upon as an indoor alert system, especially in newer or more insulated buildings.
🏠What to Use Indoors
To stay informed and safe inside your home, we strongly encourage a layered approach that includes:
NOAA Weather Radios (battery-powered, in case of outages)
Smartphone weather apps with alerts enabled
Local TV or radio stations for live updates
Social media updates from reliable sources like:
National Weather Service – Springfield: weather.gov/sgf
đź“š Want to Learn More?
Great resources for disaster readiness include:
Greene County OEM website – for local plans, siren maps, and preparedness tips
Ready.gov – for national preparedness guidance
Or request an in-person presentation for your neighborhood group, business, or church by contacting the Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management.
Let’s all do our part to stay informed, stay alert, and stay safe, indoors and out.
Additional resources are on the City's website at: Documents | City Of Willard