TORNADO SIREN SERVICE AND TESTING SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 12, and 15

TORNADO SIREN SERVICE AND TESTING SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 12, and 15Post Date:09/10/2025 3:24 PM For Immediate Release Contact September 10, 2025 City of Joliet: 815-724-4000 TORNADO SIREN SERVICE AND TESTING SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 12, and 15 Joliet, IL - The City of Joliet Office of Emergency & Disaster Management is notifying residents that tornado sirens across the city will undergo scheduled maintenance and testing on Thursday, September 11; Friday, September 12; and Monday, September 15, 2025. During these dates, sirens will sound briefly as part of the testing process. Residents are advised that this is only a test and not an indication of an actual emergency. No severe weather is forecast during this time; however, if severe weather does occur, the testing will be rescheduled. Tornado sirens are a critical part of Joliet's public safety warning system, designed to alert residents when severe weather threatens the community. Regular testing and maintenance help ensure the system is reliable and ready to perform when needed. Residents do not need to take action during the scheduled testing but are encouraged to use the opportunity to review personal and family emergency plans. For more information, please contact John Lukancic with the Office of Emergency & Disaster Management at (815) 724-3563 or [email protected]. Thank you for your cooperation. # # # About the City of Joliet The City of Joliet is located in Will and Kendall counties in the State of Illinois, 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Chicago. It is the county seat of Will County. At the 2020 census, the city was the third largest in Illinois, with a population of 150,362. For more information about the city, visit https://www.joliet.gov. Media Contact: Rosemaria DiBenedetto, Media Engagement and Communications Director, Cell: 847-269-5556 or email: [email protected] to full list >>