Currently, the cities of Rockwall, Royse City, and Rowlett are the only cities within Rockwall County that have an outdoor warning system.
The City of Rockwall tests the system on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pm. Here is a
current map of the sirens in the area.
Here is more information about the
City of Rockwall Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Public Emergency Warning Systems, including the activation of outdoor warning sirens.
The City of Royse City tests their sirens on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 4:00 PM.
Please contact the City of Royse City at 972-636-2250 with any questions.
The cities of Heath, McLendon-Chisholm, Fate do not currently have outdoor warning sirens. It is important for residents in these cities to have multiple ways to receive warnings in your home/office and during outdoor activities. We strongly suggest a NOAA all-hazards weather radio to keep in your home and office. There are also numerous apps available for weather alerts and all county residents are encouraged to sign up for our free emergency notification system called Nixle. To sign up for Nixle, text RCOEM to 888777 or visit
nixle.com.