Safety Tips 
When you hear the early Weather Warning System sirens, check the weather conditions and take cover.
Please DO NOT call the Police or Fire Departments. Telephone lines are needed for emergencies only.
A change in the activation of the Weather Warning System has been implemented. In the past, sirens were activated in Pontiac when storms were approaching the western borders of Oakland County. With that setup, it was not uncommon for a storm to approach Auburn Hills from the west and actually pass over our City before the sirens sounded.
Under the new procedures, sirens will activate when a tornado warning is issued in either Washtenaw or Livingston counties. As storms generally come from the west, this will provide for earlier tornado warnings. Informational pamphlets are available at the police station.
Additional weather safety information is available:
The information provided below is designed to help you understand what to do in the event of a tornado.
- What is a tornado?
- How do tornadoes form?
- What is the difference between a tornado and a funnel cloud?
- When do tornadoes generally occur?
- How many tornadoes usually occur in Michigan every year?
- How far do tornadoes travel once they touch the ground?
- Can there be a tornado after dark?
- What does a TORNADO WATCH mean?
- What does a TORNADO WARNING mean?
- Where do I seek shelter?
- What if you are a victim?
