No Siren Tests During Winter Months

Meeker County Sheriff Brian Cruze has determined 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. There was no test on December 4th and the tests for January 1st and February 5th are also cancelled to avoid unnecessary strain and damage to the Outdoor Warning System. Monthly siren tests will resume on March 5th of 2025.
 
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 CodeRED system to notify the community of important safety alerts and time-sensitive messages, and will activate sirens as determined necessary in emergency weather events. Visit the Sheriff’s Office website and click on the CodeRED logo to register for this free service. Contact Stephanie Johnson at Meeker County Emergency Management at 693-5420 if you have questions or if you need assistance with creating a CodeRED account.