City of Oklahoma City Videos, 29 Mar 2016

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From YouTube: New OKC Tornado Siren Policy Explained

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New OKC Tornado Siren Policy explained by Frank Barnes, OKC Emergency Manager

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Hi,, I'm frank barnes, emergency manager for the city of oklahoma, city.

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The city of oklahoma city covers 620 square miles and we have one hundred and eighty-two.

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Outdoor warning sirens., in the past we had what was called a county-based.

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Warning activation.: this meant each time the national weather service issued a.

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Tornado warning,, we activated all of the sirens in the county for which the.

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Warning was issued.. Our new policy is a threat based sector activation,. This means.

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That the city of oklahoma city will only activate those sirens in that portion of.

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The city that is threatened by a tornado., we will activate our sirens when the.

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National weather service issues, a tornado, warning, public safety personnel.

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In the field report a tornado,, there is credible evidence of a tornado, or upon.

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Recommendation of the oklahoma city office of emergency management.

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The city of oklahoma city may activate the tornado sirens more than once, each time. There is.

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A new tornado warning or a new tornado threat is identified.. The city does not sound an.

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All clear and we test our sirens on saturday at noon.. What does this new.

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Policy mean to you, and what do you need to do when you hear the sirens?, you need to.

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Take the sirens more seriously,, because we are now warning a smaller area of the.

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City., when you hear the sirens, it means that the tornado threat is nearby or.

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Approaching your location and you need to do two things. number one. You need to.

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Take shelter. go to your storm, shelter, your safe room, or shelter in place on the.

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Lowest level innermost room, and put as many walls between you and the exterior.

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And number two, get more information. go to your tv,, your radio,, your weather, radio,.

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Tablet,, smart phone or other electronic device to get more information about.

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The storm and continue to monitor it until the storm threat, passes.

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What, if you don't live in the city of oklahoma, city?, keep in mind that the.

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Cities in and near oklahoma city have their own outdoor warning sirens.. You.

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Need to check with them to find out what their policy and procedures are for the.

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Activation of the tornado sirens in the city in which you live.

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For more information, go to okc.gov or follow us on social media.