Authority: IC 36-8-21.5-9

Affected: IC 36-8-21.5-10; IC 36-8-21.5-11

Sec. 10. (a) In order for a county to complete the process of finalizing their siren coverage report, the county must submit the report to the IDHS in accordance with IC 36-8-21.5-11. Not later than six (6) months after a county submits a report, the IDHS shall:

1. (1) review the siren coverage report;
2. (2) determine and advise the county if any information required under IC 36-8-21.5-11 is absent or not adequately addressed; and
3. (3) make any recommendations to the county that the IDHS determines to be necessary to ensure a comprehensive outdoor warning system exists within that county. The objective of the outdoor warning system will be to provide a timely and adequate alert and warning of severe weather conditions to all residents of the county either by being in range of a severe weather warning siren or by such other alternate means and methods as are provided for by the county.

(b) In accordance with IC 36-8-21.5-10, once a county has prepared a county siren coverage report, the county legislative body may request the assistance of the IDHS in the development of a county siren coverage plan. The IDHS shall assist the county in developing a siren coverage plan for the county, once the IDHS determines that the county's siren coverage report is complete.

(Department of Homeland Security; 290 IAC 2-1-10; filed Aug 8, 2012, 10:43 a.m.: 20120905-IR-290110666FRA; readopted filed Jul 2, 2018, 2:42 p.m.: 20180801-IR-290180240RFA; readopted filed Jun 21, 2024, 2:53 p.m.: 20240717-IR-290230826RFA)