In Vernon County, several warning systems can be activated rapidly during severe weather events, which are monitored by Vernon County Emergency Management, the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, and local police and fire authorities, according to Chad Buros, Vernon County Emergency Management director.
The community sirens need to be tested to make sure that they are working properly, according to Buros. Starting April 6, this test will be done at 11 a.m. on the first Monday of each month through September. If inclement weather is in the area, the test will be done the next good weather day.
The most common warning devices in populated areas of Vernon County are the community sirens. These sirens are activated when conditions exist that there is “imminent danger,” including, but not limited to, a tornado sighting. Straight-line winds, microbursts, and downbursts associated with severe thunderstorm activity are as dangerous as tornadic activity, Buros said.
For more information, contact Buros at the Erlandson Office Building in Viroqua (637-5266).