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Warning Sirens: <br /> How They Work <br /> Siren Activation Information <br /> Warning sirens are the most effective way to alert the <br /> public about dangerous conditions.These sirens are not <br /> designed to warn those inside of inclement weather,but <br /> rather to advise people who are outside that hazardous <br /> j conditions exist or are approaching.When the sirens are <br /> �# heard,go inside and tune in to local media to get more <br /> 1 <br /> information. <br /> Ramsey's warning sirens are connected to the Metro <br /> Warning System,which allows the sirens to be set off by <br /> either the State of Minnesota or Anoka County warning <br /> points.The sirens can be set off for certain regions of the <br /> county,certain municipalities within the county or even a <br /> specific siren within any municipality.For severe weather <br /> warnings,outdoor warning siren activation in Ramsey is <br /> based on the following criteria: <br /> When a Tornado Warning has been issued for the <br /> City of Ramsey <br /> When a public safety officer(police,fire or EMS) <br /> reports sighting a funnel cloud or tornado <br /> Sustained straight line winds in excess of 75 mph. <br /> Tvues of Warnings <br /> The National Weather Service uses the words"adviso- <br /> ry',"watch"and"warning"to alert the public of poten- <br /> tially dangerous weather.Understanding these terms and <br /> knowing how to react can be a life saver. <br /> Advisory:An advisory is issued when a hazardous <br /> weather event is occurring or likely. <br /> r Watch:A watch means weather conditions are <br /> favorable for dangerous weather to occur.Watch <br /> out for what the weather could do and be ready <br /> to act accordingly.When a severe thunderstorm, <br /> tornado or flash flood watch is in effect,look for <br /> J <br /> signs of dangerous weather and maintain access to <br /> the latest information. <br /> Warnings: For severe thunderstorms,tornadoes <br /> and flash floods,a warning means the weather <br /> event is imminent or occurring somewhere in the <br /> defined warning area and that everyone in the <br /> area should take shelter as soon as possible. <br />