The Village is aware that outdoor warning sirens were inadvertently activated across DuPage County at approximately 3:00 a.m. There is no weather emergency affecting Carol Stream.

Carol Stream is part of a network of outdoor warning sirens that can be activated by DuPage Public Safety Communications (DU-COMM) in response to severe weather countywide, including when tornado warnings are issued in the area.

Please see the statement below from DU-COMM for additional information regarding this morning’s activation.

Statement from DU-COMM

DuPage Public Safety Communications (DU-COMM) is an intergovernmental agency which provides 9-1-1, public safety dispatch, and other public safety communications services to forty-five (45) member police and fire agencies in DuPage County. These services include weather monitoring and activation of severe weather sirens when appropriate.

At approximately 3:00am on August 18th, a member of DU-COMM staff attempted to conduct a planned test of the weather siren activation systems. These tests are designed to assess the functionality of the technology without activating the sirens. 

During the test, the staff member accidentally activated the sirens. As soon as the error was realized, DU-COMM staff deactivated the sirens. 

DU-COMM recognizes and appreciates the trust its member agencies and the public place in us, and we regret that our error caused unnecessary interruption or confusion. We sincerely apologize.