SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The Chatham Emergency Management Agency will conduct the monthly scheduled test of Chatham County’s Emergency Warning Siren System on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 12:00 p.m.

During the test, Chatham County residents will hear a one-minute emergency tone from the various sirens located throughout the county. This monthly test is necessary to ensure that the Emergency Warning Siren System is functioning properly. 

The City of Tybee Island will conduct a separate siren test at 11:30 a.m.

In the event of poor weather conditions such as rain or overcast weather, the siren test will be rescheduled for Friday, October 7, 2022. 

For more information about the Chatham County Emergency Warning Siren System, click here.