Meeker County Outdoor Warning Sirens Canceled During the Winter Months

Meeker County Sheriff Brian Cruze has decided that the 1 p.m. monthly test of the Meeker County outdoor warning sirens will be canceled for all sirens in Meeker County during the winter months. The sirens will not be sounded on December 3rd, January 7th or February 4th to avoid unnecessary strain and damage to the Outdoor Warning System.

Monthly siren tests will resume on March 4th of 2026. Sheriff Cruze says winter tends to bring extreme weather conditions including extreme cold, freezing rain/drizzle, ice, and snow. He says testing sirens during these weather conditions puts the Outdoor Warning System at risk for unnecessary strain and damage to siren equipment and internal operating systems.
 
The Meeker County Sheriff’s Office will continue to utilize the mass notification system to notify the community of important safety alerts and time-sensitive messages and will activate sirens as determined necessary in emergency weather events.
 
If you have not registered for mass notifications, visit the Sheriff’s Office website at www.co.meeker.mn.us/217/Sheriff to register for this free service. Contact Stephanie Johnson at Meeker County Emergency Management at 320-693-5420 if you have questions or if you need assistance with creating an account.