The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and South Lake County Fire Protection District will be conducting a communications test Wednesday, September 5, law enforcement and emergency response officials announced Tuesday afternoon.
According to a news release issued by the department, the purpose of the test is to confirm connectivity between Sheriff’s Dispatch and the four sirens installed to advise residents of an imminent hazard. Should there be an active response to local fires in progress, the test will be re-scheduled.
Officials noted the four sites are in Middletown, Anderson Springs, Cobb and Loch Lomond. At about 4 p.m. Wednesday, an activation signal will be sent to each site, where personnel will confirm the unit has been activated. The unit will then be immediately shut off. A failure to activate will be noted for investigation and repair.
The sirens have been installed as one of the tools used to warn residents of the need to take further actions in the face of an emergency in the wake of the Mendocino Complex fire and other recent emergencies.
“We encourage residents to sign up for LakeCoAlerts & Nixle for telephone, text and e-mail alerts issued by the Sheriff’s Office at www.lakesheriff.com,” officials said.
Questions about the sirens may be directed to the South Lake County Fire Protection District at 707-987-3089.
