The Village tests the emergency warning siren at 1:30 p.m. on the 1st Wednesday of each month during the severe weather season.
The emergency warning siren will be sounded when Polk County Dispatch has reported a tornado warning in the vicintity of Osceola.
The Fire Hall, located at 657 US HWY 35 has been designated as the emergency shelter for those who do not have adequate shelter in their residence.