36-8-21.5-2. “Infrastructure Agency”
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “infrastructure agency”, with respect to an area in a county, means: (1) a political subdivision; or (2) an agency; responsible for planning for, acquiring, operating, maintaining, or testing one (1) or more severe weather warning sirens in the area. As added by P.L.89-2008, SEC.1.
36-8-21.5-3. “Plan”
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “plan” refers to a siren coverage plan adopted by a county under section 13 of this chapter. As added by P.L.89-2008, SEC.1.
36-8-21.5-4. “Planning Agency”
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, “planning agency”, with respect to an area, means: (1) a unit that has planning and zoning jurisdiction over all or any part of the area; or (2) a plan commission that has planning jurisdiction over all or any part of the area. As added by P.L.89-2008, SEC.1.
36-8-21.5-5. “Planned Siren”
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, “planned siren” refers to a siren that satisfies all of the following: (1) The siren has a definite location within the county. (2) The funding for the siren has been identified. (3) An approximate date for the siren’s acquisition and installation has been determined. As added by P.L.89-2008, […]
36-8-21.5-6. “Report”
Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, “report” refers to a siren coverage report prepared by a county under section 11 of this chapter. As added by P.L.89-2008, SEC.1.
36-8-21.5-7. “Severe Weather”
Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, “severe weather” means: (1) a tornado; or (2) any other storm, weather condition, or emergency designated by the department in a rule adopted under section 9 of this chapter. As added by P.L.89-2008, SEC.1.
36-8-21.5-8. “Severe Weather Warning Siren”
Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, “severe weather warning siren” or “siren” means a siren that can be activated within a specified range to warn residents of an occurrence or imminent threat of severe weather. As added by P.L.89-2008, SEC.1.
36-8-21.5-9. Department to Adopt Rules Concerning Severe Weather Warning Sirens
Sec. 9. Before January 1, 2010, the department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to provide for the following: (1) Minimum technical standards, including a minimum range, for any siren that is to be acquired and installed in a county under a county’s siren coverage plan. (2) A specification of any permissible storm, weather condition, […]
36-8-21.5-10. County’s Siren Coverage Plan; Assistance From Department; Siren Coverage Report
Sec. 10. (a) At the request of the county legislative body, the department shall assist the county in development of a siren coverage plan for the county. (b) In developing a siren coverage plan for a county, the department may require the county to develop a siren coverage report. As added by P.L.89-2008, SEC.1.
36-8-21.5-11. Siren Coverage Report; Required Information; Public Hearings; Adoption
Sec. 11. (a) Except for the recommendation required by subsection (b)(3), the county legislative body may designate one (1) or more: (1) infrastructure agencies; or (2) other departments, divisions, or agencies; to prepare a siren coverage report. (b) A siren coverage report must include the following: (1) A description of all existing and planned severe […]