[dillywho]

Originally Posted by English Ivy

Our weather radio did go off this morning but it wasn't until several minutes after we had already received the Sumter County Code Red Weather Warning phone calls (land line and cell). It was about 5am when the phone rang, because it was 5:02 by the time I got the tv tuned in to Tony on WESH 2. We actually questioned why the radio had not gone off, but then it finally did. Probably around 5:10 as Villages07 mentioned.

If you haven't signed up for this service I would recommend it as an additonal information system for threatening weather (as well as other community emergencies). Here's the link for additional info and to sign up. http://www.sumtercountysheriff.org/e...nt/codered.asp

Jeanne, grabbing the dogs and huddling in the bathroom is a good idea. Always try to stay in an interior part of your home away from exterior walls. If you didn't do it, I'd suggest putting your dogs' leash on so they can't get away from you and go hide. That was the first thing I did after jumping out of bed is to put the leash on the dog and hold on to her. Grabbed my purse, my husband's wallet, our cell phones and shoes to put on. If there should be damage and debris from a storm you don't want to be walking around barefoot.

Fortunately it was a fast moving storm and passed quickly with no damage. I was here in 2007 and know what can happen so I take all warnings very seriously.

Mine went off at 5:02. I turned on the TV to Channel 6, Tom Sorrells. My radio is set for Sumter, Marion, Lake...the fire department did it for me. They can do it faster than you can read/follow the directions. I come from Tornado Alley and he's right, you better pay attention.