Hall County officials announced on May 7 that an audible test of the county’s severe weather warning system will take place at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13. The sirens will sound for about three minutes as part of this routine test.
The regular testing of the weather sirens is conducted using the wail alert tone once every three months. Officials said that outside these scheduled tests, any activation of the sirens should be treated as an actual tornado warning. The planned test will be canceled if there is a legitimate severe weather threat at that time.
Director of Hall County Emergency Management Zach Brackett said, “Hall County has severe weather threats, including tornadoes, during each month of the year. Preparing for these threats before they happen allows for peace of mind and a safe approach to severe weather, and I encourage all Hall County residents to sign up for our Citizen’s Alert System to receive potentially life-saving notifications about severe weather in a timely fashion.”
For more information on how to prepare for severe weather or to enroll in Hall County’s Citizen’s Alert System, residents can visit alerts.hallcounty.org or contact emergency management directly.
Enrollment data show changes in Hall County schools as well: enrollment dropped by 1.9% in the 2022-23 school year compared to the previous year; total enrollment was reported at 33,586 students; Hispanic students made up the largest ethnic group at 51.1%, followed by white students at 36.5%, Black students at 7.9%, and multiracial students at 3.2%, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
As officials continue preparations for potential emergencies throughout the year, they urge residents to stay informed and take proactive steps toward safety.
