Siren to be tested next Wednesday

The next regular test of the local emergency siren is scheduled for 12:00 noon, on Wednesday, Sept. 12, depending on the weather. 

The regular trial is scheduled for the second Wednesday of every month, but the siren is not tested if the weather is questionable.

Albany police chief Mike House will run the test this month. 

“It will be my first time to run the test,” said House. “Kyle (Tischler) will not be available that day, so he has given me instructions on how to operate the siren.”

The siren should sound one or more of the three emergency tones during the test. 

SEVERE WEATHER

WARNING

Constant wail

3 minutes

FIRE DANGER

10 seconds up

10 seconds down

2 minutes 

FLOOD DANGER

30 seconds on

30-second break

30 seconds on

2 minutes