Powerful Outdoor Sirens to Protect Your Community
When emergencies strike, outdoor warning sirens provide life-saving alerts. OmniWarn installs high-powered Federal Signal outdoor sirens to deliver mass emergency notifications across large areas of space. These sirens are essential for tornado warnings, wildfires, flash floods, hazardous material spills, and security threats. Our team customizes siren system designs using advanced acoustic coverage maps for optimal sound projection and performance.
Whether you need a new siren system installation or upgrades to an existing warning system, OmniWarn provides end-to-end mass notification solutions. Contact us today to discuss a custom warning system design for your area.
Benefits of Outdoor Warning Sirens
Outdoor warning sirens deliver emergency alerts loud and clear. They warn large populations about dangers like severe weather, natural disasters, chemical spills, and other emergencies. Commonly known as tornado warning sirens, outdoor warning sirens are durable, versatile, and reliable.
- Broad Coverage Area: Outdoor warning sirens produce loud, clear signals that can be heard over long distances.
- Faster Response Times: The sooner people hear sirens sound, the faster they can seek shelter or evacuate.
- Reliable Performance: Backup power options keep alarm systems operating during power outages.
- Durable Construction: Built to handle tough weather and outdoor conditions, outdoor warning sirens are durable and need little maintenance.
- Multiple Signal Options: Sirens can use different warning tones to clearly alert the public about different emergency situations.
- Cost-Effective Protection: Outdoor warning sirens are relatively inexpensive to install and maintain.
- System Integration: Outdoor sirens can be integrated with SMS alerts, emails, digital signage, and social media for a multi-channel emergency notification strategy.
Mechanical Outdoor Warning Sirens
Federal Signal 2001-130 High-Powered Rotating Siren
The Federal Signal 2001-130 siren is a powerful high-output 130dB(C) mechanical siren designed for exceptional clarity in large open areas.
Key Features
- Anechoic chamber-certified 130dB(C) signal strength
- Three distinct warning signals: Steady (790 Hz), Wail/10s (470 to 790 Hz), Fast Wail/3.5s (600 to 790 Hz)
- Effective range of approximately 6,400 feet
- Unidirectional rotating siren
- Low or mid-range frequencies
- Over 30 minutes of full-power operation on battery backup
- Cellular, radio, satellite or IP activation
- AC, DC, battery and/or solar power options
- Two-way communication standard
- Combine radio, IP, landline, satellite, and cellular to provide robust alerting solution
- Siren controls available with: battery operation, solar AC operation, AC operation with battery back-up, one-way and two-way radio control, wired or wireless ethernet, satellite/cellular or landline
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Federal Signal 508-128 Rotating Siren
The 508-128 siren is a 128dB(C) mechanical siren with a unique low-frequency tone for superior performance in noisy environments.
Key Features
- Anechoic chamber-certified 128dB(C) signal strength
- Three distinct warning signals: Steady (500 Hz), Wail/10s (180 to 500 Hz), Fast Wail/3.5s (300 to 500 Hz)
- Effective range of approximately 5,572 feet
- Unidirectional rotating siren
- Unique low tone pitch
- Over 30 minutes of full-power operation on battery backup
- Cellular, radio, satellite or IP activation
- AC, DC, battery and/or solar power options
- Two-way communication standard
- Combine radio, IP, landline, satellite, and cellular to provide robust alerting solution
- Siren controls available with: battery operation, solar AC operation, AC operation with battery back-up, one-way and two-way radio control, wired or wireless ethernet, satellite/cellular or landline
- Full product details
Federal Signal Eclipse8 Omni Directional Siren
The Eclipse8 siren is a powerful lightweight, mid-range mechanical siren made from aluminum offering 360º omni directional coverage with high efficiency.
Key Features
- Anechoic chamber-certified 115dB(C) signal strength
- Three distinct warning signals: Steady (525 Hz), Wail/10s (500 to 330 Hz), Fast Wail/4s (490 to 400 Hz)
- Effective range of approximately 1,840 feet
- Omnidirectional 360˚ sound coverage
- Eight projector horns
- 100% aluminum design
- Optional roof mount stand
- Over 30 minutes of full-power operation on battery backup
- Cellular, radio, satellite or IP activation
- AC, DC, battery and/or solar power options
- Two-way communication standard
- Siren controls available with: battery operation, AC operation, AC operation with battery back-up
- Full product details
Powerful Outdoor Warning Sirens
Outdoor warning siren systems play a critical role in emergency notification systems across the United States. These powerful outdoor warning systems provide fast, reliable alerts during severe weather, industrial incidents, and other emergencies.
Industries We Serve Most
If you don’t see your industry listed above, don’t hesitate to reach out. We design custom Federal Signal solutions and mass notification alert systems for clients across a wide range of industries. We’ll work with you to learn about your needs and design a comprehensive emergency alert system according to your specifications.
Mass Notification Solutions from OmniWarn
Keep your community safe and informed with reliable mass notification products and services from OmniWarn. We offer a broad range of warning sirens, systems, products and services to protect communities nationwide.
Sirens & Systems
Warning System Services
OmniWarn Is Your Factory Direct Federal Signal Provider
OmniWarn is an authorized factory-direct supplier of Federal Signal products in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Louisiana.
We provide:
- Factory-direct pricing on emergency warning systems.
- Expert guidance on system selection and implementation.
- Ongoing maintenance agreements to keep your sirens operational.
- Cost-effective procurement options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an outdoor warning siren and how does it work?
An outdoor warning siren is a high-powered mechanical or electronic device designed to alert large populations during emergencies. OmniWarn installs Federal Signal sirens that emit loud, clear warning tones audible over long distances. These sirens can be integrated with mass notification software, text alerts, emails, and digital signage to ensure everyone receives critical information quickly.
What types of emergencies can outdoor warning sirens notify the public about?
Outdoor warning sirens are used for a wide range of emergencies, including tornadoes, flash floods, wildfires, hazardous material spills, active shooter situations, and other security threats. Different siren tones and alerts can be customized to communicate the type of emergency clearly to the community.
What are the main models of Federal Signal outdoor warning sirens?
OmniWarn installs several high-performance Federal Signal siren models, including:
- 2001-130 Rotating Siren: High-output 130dB(C) siren with unidirectional rotation and multiple activation options.
- 508-128 Rotating Siren: 128dB(C) siren with low-frequency tones, ideal for noisy environments.
- Eclipse8 Omni-Directional Siren: Lightweight, 115dB(C) siren offering 360° coverage for mid-range applications.
Each model can be customized with AC, DC, battery, solar power, and two-way communication capabilities.
How do outdoor warning sirens benefit communities and organizations?
Outdoor warning sirens provide numerous advantages:
- Broad Coverage: Audible over long distances to reach large populations.
- Faster Response Times: Immediate alerts help people take shelter or evacuate quickly.
- Reliable Performance: Battery backup and durable construction ensure operation during power outages and harsh weather.
- System Integration: Works alongside SMS alerts, emails, social media, and digital signage for multi-channel communication.
Can outdoor warning sirens be customized for different industries and locations?
Yes. OmniWarn designs siren systems for governments, parks, industrial plants, nuclear facilities, military bases, college campuses, outdoor events, and more. Our engineers use acoustic coverage maps and advanced system design to optimize sound projection, placement, and integration with other mass notification solutions, ensuring maximum community protection.