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growl tests
Coverage of growl tests in the Nexus archive.
- Emergency officials to inspect, repair all tornado sirens across Nashville
Nashville officials will inspect and repair all 113 outdoor tornado sirens from June 23 to July 31 to ensure functionality during severe weather. The maintenance includes short 'growl tests' to check sirens, which are designed to alert people outside, while residents emphasize their importance for safety. Tests will be canceled during severe weather.
- Maintenance, tests to be done on Nashville’s tornado warning sirens
Nashville’s Office of Emergency Management will conduct annual preventative maintenance and growl tests on the city’s 113 tornado warning sirens from June 23 through July 31. Tests will last about 20 seconds and are canceled during severe weather. The system aims to alert people in outdoor areas during tornado warnings.