Siren test slated next Wednesday

The next regular test of the local emergency siren is scheduled for 12:00 noon, on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 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, according to Albany Volunteer Fire Department chief Kyle Tischler.

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

The tests are used to make sure that the siren, computer, software, and radios are working correctly, as well as to keep citizens familiar with the warning sounds, which are as follows: 

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