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Indiana Code Title 36. Local Government § 36-8-21.5-9

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 9. Before January 1, 2010, the department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to provide for the following:

(1) Minimum technical standards, including a minimum range, for any siren that is to be acquired and installed in a county under a county's siren coverage plan.

(2) A specification of any permissible storm, weather condition, or emergency, other than a tornado, for which a severe weather warning siren may be activated.

(3) Requirements for any test, activation, or failure rate data that the department may require a county to submit with respect to any siren identified by a county in a:

(A) siren coverage report prepared under this chapter;  or

(B) siren coverage plan prepared under this chapter.

(4) Any other rules necessary for the department to:

(A) assess the number, location, and condition of existing severe weather warning sirens in each county in Indiana;  and

(B) determine the need for additional sirens in order to ensure comprehensive severe weather warning siren coverage for all Indiana residents.

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