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1. Can I receive emergency notifications?

Yes! Riley County uses the NE Kansas Notification System for messages. Sign Up For Emergency Notifications

2. How do I know if there are any burning restrictions?

Emergency Management plans to send notices about burning restrictions due to conditions using the Everbridge Emergency Notification System. We recommend that everyone who has a burn permit sign up for this FREE service.

• Go to Riley County Website Homepage.
  
• On the left hand side of the screen, click on Emergency Notifications
  
• Click on Sign Up to create an account. If you already created an account, click on Login.
  
• Complete the required information.
  
• Sign up for Riley County Prescribed Burning.
  

3. Where are the public tornado shelters in Riley County?

There are no public tornado shelters in Riley County. Local Mobile Home Parks are required to have tornado shelters for their residents. For tornado safety rules, click on this link... Tornado Safety Rules

4. Where do I go when the outdoor warning sirens sound?

Move to a substantial structure and tune to a local radio station or cable TV channel for information on the warning.

5. Why do the outdoor warning sirens sound on the first Monday of every month?

Riley County Emergency Management staff test the outdoor warning sirens each month (on the first Monday at 10:30 AM) to make sure the sirens will function when needed. The time and date are so the local schools can coordinate their Tornado Drills with the monthly tests.