Outdoor Warning Siren Test | August
Ottawa County, Michigan sent this bulletin at 07/31/2017 08:35 AM EDT
Outdoor Warning Siren Test |
July 31, 2017 Media Contact: Beth Thomas, Emergency Management Director, 616-738-4050 |
The monthly outdoor warning siren test for communities in Ottawa County will occur on Friday, August 4 at Noon. The Ottawa County Emergency Operations Center will coordinate the test this month utilizing the county quadrant activation tones. The sirens can be activated geographically, depending on the path of the storm or other approaching danger. The sirens will sound for approximately 1 to 3 minutes during the test. Each day, the sirens' computer systems are tested to ensure they are properly communicating with the sirens in the communities. On the first Friday of each month from April through November, the audible sirens are tested. The communities in Ottawa County with sirens are:
Sirens are designed to alert those who are outdoors and can typically be heard about a mile from their sounding location. More at details are available at miottawa.org/Sheriff/siren. The siren tests are good reminders for residents to prepare for severe weather by having emergency supplies in their homes, such as water, flashlights, non-perishable foods and other items. Learn more about building a kit at www.ready.gov/build-a-kit. The next test is scheduled for September 1. |