Outdoor Warning Siren Test Rescheduled for July 14
Ottawa County, Michigan sent this bulletin at 07/11/2017 04:00 PM EDT
Outdoor Warning Siren Test |
July 11, 2017 Media Contact Valerie Weiss, Undersheriff, 616-748-4002 |
The monthly outdoor warning siren tests for communities in Ottawa County will occur on Friday, July 14 at Noon and 1PM. Due to the storm in the area, the test was not conducted on July 7 as originally scheduled. The Ottawa County Emergency Operations Center will coordinate the test this month utilizing the county north and south 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. |