Emergencies can happen at any time. Whether they are natural or man-made emergencies, residents and businesses should always be prepared.

Here are the most frequently asked questions about Longmont’s sirens.

1. How do these sirens in Longmont get activated?
2. What do I do when I hear the siren?
3. If there is more than one tornado will the siren go off a second time?
4. If there is localized flooding will the siren go off?
5. Will I hear a message coming from the sirens?
6. Why does the Emergency Operations Center open and what happens when it does?

Visit the City’s Office of Emergency Management page for the answers.