St. Clair Alert and Notification System

The St. Clair Alert & Notification System may use several different ways of alerting citizens to a possible or ongoing emergency.  These include activating the Emergency Alert System, sounding sirens, and even emergency personnel going door to door.

The EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM  (EAS) replaces the old Emergency Broadcast System. It is a coordinated effort among local Emergency Management, the National Weather Service, and area TV and radio stations to provide information. It is designed to bring you up to the minute emergency information about emergency situations and threats to public safety.  The System will be activated when necessary.

Local radio and TV stations work closely with St. Clair County EMA to provide information before, during and after an emergency.  Monitor local radio and TV for severe weather and other emergency information. 

If you hear a siren or other emergency warning, please do not call 911, police or fire personnel to find out about the emergency.  Tune to your local radio or TV stations or Emergency Alert/Weather Radio for information.

Emergency Alert Radio, or Weather Radio, is the best source for INDOOR warnings.  These radios emit a loud alert signal, and then a voice message is given when a watch/warning has been issued for the area.  Every home, office, church, business or any area where people gather should have an Emergency Alert Radio.  They can be used to give warning of many types of emergencies, including a chemical emergency, through the cooperation of the National Weather Service.

Sirens are OUTDOOR warning devices.  They are not intended to be heard indoors.  There are two types of sirens in St. Clair County.  The first type is capable of giving voice messages as well as siren tones.  These are located in the areas east of Hwy. 231.  They may be used for chemical accidents, weather warnings and other hazards.  The second type of siren gives only siren tones, no voice messages, and can be used to warn of chemical accidents at Anniston Army Depot as well as weather warnings and other hazards.  They are located in areas further from the Depot, west of Hwy 231.

If you hear a siren, you should monitor area radio or TV stations or your Emergency Alert Radio for details and then activate your Emergency Preparedness Plan according to the type of emergency.