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Decatur Plans Siren Test For 5 p.m. Wednesday
Don't be alarmed when the blaring starts -- it's only a test.
DECATUR, GA -- At 5 p.m. on Wednesday, when outdoor sirens start to blare throughout Decatur, you'll know why.
It's only a test.
It's the first Wednesday of April, which means it's time for the city to test out its outdoor warning siren system.
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The test should take about one minute.
In case there is actually inclement weather at 5 p.m., the test will be postponed until the same time Thursday.
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The four sirens in Decatur are located at Glennwood Elementary, Oakhurst Elementary, Winnona Park Elementary and the Westchester Elementary. The city also has access to the siren at Agnes Scott College for use during tornadoes or other extreme weather events.
For more information, you can visit the city's siren webpage.
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