• Is it 10am on the first Tuesday of the month? If so, it is just a test, there is nothing to worry about. Today is a great day to try out your emergency/disaster drill!

• What was the weather like outside the last time you looked? Is it possible that the weather is creating a tornado? Tornado warnings are the most common reason for the Emergency Alert Siren to be activated.

• Turn your AM radio to a local station. They will be providing information to the community on why the Emergency Alert Siren has been activated.

• Do NOT call 911 for information. The Police/Fire Telecommunicators are busy Handling with the emergency. Your phone call for information is stopping somebody else from getting the emergency help they need.

• For Tornado warnings or any other reason the Emergency Warning Siren would be activated for severe weather, go to a central part of your home that is structurally sound. Stay away from glass or potentially falling objects.

Waukegan Police Department

Office of Emergency Management

(847) 599-2585

Links:

Alert Lake County

American Red Cross

Family Disaster Plan

FEMA Guide to Citizen Preparedness

Ready America

State of Illinois Emergency Alert System Plan

Tornado Watch & Tornado Warning