Audible Siren Testing scheduled for Thursday, July 11, 2024

Siren testing will occur between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

July 10, 2024 | 2 min reading time

Following several reports of Outdoor Warning System sirens not sounding during the monthly test on July 1, 2024, the City of St. Louis Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) plans to conduct additional testing of the siren system on Thursday, July 11, 2024, between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and will announce to residents that it is only a test. 

Sirens are typically tested on the first Monday of every month, weather permitting. The monthly test may be canceled on the morning of the first Monday if there is potential severe weather or if weather conditions may cause confusion in the community. 

“It is important to remember that these sirens are meant to be heard outdoors. While it may be possible to hear them inside a home or building, the intention of the warning sirens is to alert individuals to seek shelter from an incoming hazard,” says Sarah Russell, Commissioner for the City of St. Louis Emergency Management Agency.  

The current Outdoor Warning System is 25 years old. In April, CEMA announced its plan to update and improve the city’s system. $3.9 million has been allocated toward a replacement system and ongoing maintenance. The Board of Public Service issued a Request for Qualifications this past spring and is moving through the City process to select a vendor for the planning, implementation, and installation of the new Outdoor Warning System. 

The City of St. Louis Emergency Management Agency works to ensure the public’s safety and provides multiple avenues to receive information about hazards to the City of St. Louis. Residents are encouraged to sign up and keep information updated in the City’s NotifySTL alert system. NotifySTL can send alerts to your phone via text, phone call, or messages to your email to help you prepare. Launched in 2019, NotifySTL allows you to subscribe to the notifications you care about based on your location and interests. The information you provide is protected and will not be used for any other purpose. To register for the notification system, visit stlouis-mo.gov/NotifySTL. 

City residents should also consider investing in a battery-powered National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio to stay up-to-date on changing weather conditions in the event of potential power outages.

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