Highland, Indiana — Outdoor warning sirens will sound across Highland Monday morning during a statewide emergency alert system test.
According to the Highland Police Department, the town will participate in Indiana’s statewide outdoor warning siren test scheduled for 9:15 a.m. Monday, March 10. The coordinated drill is designed to confirm that emergency alert sirens function properly and can be heard throughout the community.
Officials said the test will involve sirens sounding briefly across Highland and other participating communities statewide. The exercise helps ensure that equipment used to warn residents about severe weather or other emergencies is operational.
If weather conditions or other circumstances prevent the test from taking place Monday, the backup date is Tuesday, March 11, according to the department’s announcement.
Outdoor warning sirens are typically activated during events such as tornado warnings or other immediate public safety threats, alerting people outdoors to seek shelter and monitor local alerts.
Authorities emphasized that Monday’s activation is only a test and that residents do not need to take any action when they hear the sirens.
Local agencies conduct periodic checks to verify that emergency infrastructure is working correctly and that communication systems remain reliable during severe weather season.
For many residents, especially those working outside or commuting through town in the morning, the brief siren activation may be noticeable but is expected as part of the statewide drill.
Officials encourage residents to review their emergency plans and ensure they have multiple ways to receive alerts, including weather radios and mobile notifications.
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