Thunderstorms… Tornadoes… Lightning
The Town of Trophy purchased an Outdoor Early warning system in 2001 that gives our resident the ability to be notified in the event of an emergency or bad weather.

It is stressed that these systems are meant to provide early warning of impending danger. When used in conjunction with safety plans and emergency planning, the technology of this system this will be a very effective way to promote public safety. This system provides residents, who are outside, the opportunity to take cover in the event of impending bad weather, chemical spills or other emergencies that require them to take shelter indoors.

Extensive research was done on systems in an effort to ensure the system chosen would have the ability to expand in the future and meet a selection of criteria deemed necessary for the system to be effective.

Our outdoor system has the optional indoor alert devices available for purchase by our schools and residents.

To provide 100% coverage, based on our current population, the Town has purchased two towers; located at Trophy Club Drive and Durango and West Hillside Drive behind Harmony Park.

Siren Activation Criteria

• Tornado warning from the National Weather Service with directional implication.
• Tornado warning or severe weather warning from the National Weather Service or Skywarn personal.
• 50 mph or greater sustained winds (straight line implication) " 1" or larger hail.

The following messages will be broadcasted with an alert tone followed by a 15 second message.

Tornado Warning Message Tornado warning. A tornado warning has been issued for this area. Tornado warning A tornado warning has been issued for this area. Tornado warning.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Message - Severe thunderstorm warning. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for this area. Severe thunderstorm warning.

System Test Criteria

• Program silent test every night.
• Monthly system test is the first Wednesday of every month at 1:00 p.m. This is a 15 second test.

This is a Test Message - This is a test. This is a test of the Emergency Warning System. This is only a test.

For more information on this system, please contact Chief Danny Thomas at 682-831-4653.