Community Alerting

The following are ways Talbot DES will communicate with the public for pending or existing emergency situations.  Our philosophy is to use the following means of communications appropriate for the threat at any given time.

Our Tools to Reach You...

• Press Releases issued through local newspapers, radio, television, and social media
• Situational Awareness Advisories to key groups and organizations who relay messages to the community
• Emergency Alert System -  The is a National System that allows for the preemption of radio and television
• Everbridge Citizen Alerting System – This allows us to activate all land line telephones and to send voice, text, and email messages to those who sign up for the free service Everbridge
• Community Alert Sirens – These are the same sirens used by the Volunteer Fire Companies to alert them for Fire and Rescue calls. When activated to alert the Community there is a different signal emitted.

Community Alert Sirens

The siren system will be tested on the first Saturday of every month at noon by sounding the IMMINENT DANGER SIGNAL.

Emergency Managers in Caroline, Talbot & Queen Anne's Counties have realized a need for an additional means of warning our communities of imminent danger or the need to turn on radios, televisions or computers for information.  This is not because of any new threat or concern.  Our communities have not been specifically targeted by any hostile force.  It is hoped that the “Imminent Danger” signal will never be needed; however, it will be available should something occur.  After Hurricane Isabel blew through the Eastern Shore, many residents felt they were not adequately warned regarding the tidal surge.

Sirens Cycle Descriptions

If you need additional information regarding fire siren cycles, please contact the Emergency Management office in your County.