The Denton Fire Department's Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is charged with coordinating the City of Denton's emergency management program. Activities include developing emergency plans, offering disaster preparedness training, conducting drills and exercises, and participating in public education programs. The program operates through the four phases of emergency management in order to properly prepare for disasters, coordinate response efforts, provide timely recovery assistance, and implement projects to try to prevent and/or lessen the impacts of disasters. OEM works with numerous public, private, and nonprofit agencies in order to help ensure the City of Denton is a safe place to live, work, and visit.
For more information on how you can be prepared, contact the Denton Fire Department's OEM at 940-349-8836 or Michael.Penaluna@cityofdenton.com.
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OUTDOOR WARNING SIRENS
The City of Denton has sixteen outdoor warning sirens. The sirens are used to alert citizens of impending emergencies, including severe weather. In order to ensure that the sirens are working properly, they are tested once a month. The sirens are tested on the first Wednesday of each month at noon and each test lasts approximately 3 minutes. In the event of inclement weather the siren test will be postponed until the second Wednesday of the month. In addition, the sirens will be tested periodically with a "growl" test, which means the siren goes off for a few seconds without the loud noise. Most residents will never hear the growl test. The City of Denton has an award winning public education partnership with KNTU 88.1 FM. Anytime you hear the sirens sound, tune to KNTU 88.1 FM for emergency public information from the City o Denton.
Map of Siren Locations
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HEAR THE OUTDOOR WARNING SIRENS
- LISTEN to radio station KNTU 88.1 FM or a local television channel for severe weather information.
- Get away from windows and exterior doors and walls.
- Move to a good shelter location such as a basement or underground shelter.
- If an underground shelter is not available, move to an interior bathroom, hallway, or closet on the lowest level of the structure.
- Place as many walls between you and the outside of the structure as possible. Try to locate in the centermost room on the lowest level of the building. This will help protect you from glass and other flying debris.
- If you are outside, hurry to a nearby sturdy building or lie flat in a ditch or low-lying area.
- If you are in a car or mobile home, get out immediately and head for safety - a nearby sturdy building or lie flat in a ditch in a low-lying area.
WHAT IF YOU DON'T LIVE NEAR AN OUTDOOR WARNING SIREN?
Residents that do not live near an outdoor warning siren are encouraged to purchase a NOAA Weather Warning Radio. These radios will activate and sound an alert for severe weather watches and warnings. They can be purchased at most electronic stores and many models can be programmed to receive weather alerts specifically for Denton County. If you need help programming your weather warning radio, feel free to contact the City of Denton Office of Emergency Management at 940-349-8836.
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City of Denton Office of Emergency Management
332 E. Hickory Street
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 349-8836 (Phone)
(940) 349-8897 (Fax)