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Siren to be tested March 13
The City of Albany will test the emergency warning siren at 12:00 noon next Wednesday, March 13, as it does the second Wednesday of every month, depending on the weather.
The tests keep citizens familiar with the three warning sounds, and they are also used to make sure that the siren, computer, software, and radios are working correctly.
With the spring severe weather season quickly approaching, and deadly tornadoes already reported in southern states this year, the tests become especially important.
The siren should sound one of the three emergency tones at noon on that day, but the siren is not tested if the weather is questionable, according to local fire chief Kyle Tischler.
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