In two weeks, the city of Taylor will take part in the Texas Department of Emergency Management's statewide test of local alerting systems.
The planned drill will take place Thursday, April 2, between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. This test will help evaluate the effectiveness and functionality of the city’s public warning tools.
“Regular training and testing of public warning systems builds readiness before disaster strikes and is an important component of community safety,” said Texas Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd. “Conducting drills to reaffirm procedures, promote confidence in technological tools, and identify potential shortfalls is key to ensuring these systems operate with precision, accuracy and timeliness when they are needed the most.”
This test of local warning systems is part of TDEM’s commitment to working with Texas communities to prepare for, respond to, recover from and mitigate the effects of disasters and emergencies throughout the state.
Residents should also be aware that during the drill they may receive multiple test alerts from different agencies, including Williamson County and other local jurisdictions participating in the statewide exercise.
