Outdoor Sirens in Beltrami

 Beltrami County stays alert for severe weather.

The Office of Emergency Management reminds people to seek shelter in the case of an emergency.

Outdoor sirens activate around the county when there are severe weather warnings in affect such as tornado sightings and damaging winds.

The alarms are designed for those outside to hear them and find shelter.

If you hear them, it is advised you go inside and get additional information on the weather conditions.

 The system has been used for decades, and is meant to prevent avoidable injuries so emergency response efforts can be in full swing.