Tornado Warning Sirens
The City of Sandy Springs tornado sirens are activated under the following conditions:
- When the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning affecting Sandy Springs
- When the National Weather Service issues a severe thunderstorm warning that includes a tornado watch affecting Sandy Springs
- When a tornado is observed or reported within the city by a public safety official
Public safety officials conduct audible siren tests on the first Wednesday of each month between 11 a.m. and noon, in accordance with recommendations from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS).
Audible testing also occurs during the State of Georgia’s Tornado Awareness Day.
Silent system tests are conducted daily to help ensure operational readiness.
City Springs Event
Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got the Moves
Saturday, June 20
Elmo and his Sesame Street friends sing and dance to your favorite songs like “Sunny Days,” "Elmo’s Got the Moves,” and “Letter of the Day.” Families will laugh, learn, and play together in a heartwarming celebration that you’ll treasure long after the final song.
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