AHAB Test to Take Place on Labor Day

Date August 27, 2009 at 11:19 am | Topic: Local News

Montesano, WA – Grays Harbor County will conduct the countywide AHAB (All Hazard Alert Broadcast) Siren test on Labor Day, Monday September 07, at noon.

 

AHAB sirens are located in Pacific Beach, Copalis Beach, Ocean City, Ocean Shores, Hoquiam, Aberdeen, Westport and Grayland. All Grays Harbor County sirens will be included in the test beginning at noon.

 

The siren test will be activated by the Grays Harbor County Emergency Management Division from the Alert and Warning Center at noon, on Monday 09/07/2009. 

AHAB sirens have a range of about one mile in radius depending on topography and weather. These sirens are meant to provide emergency notification to people who are OUTDOORS. Residents and businesses located within a tsunami inundation area are encouraged to maintain a working NOAA Weather Radio.

 

Do NOT call E911 regarding this testing. If you have any questions or reports regarding the test, please contact Grays Harbor County Emergency Management at 360-249-3911 or ghcdem@co.grays-harbor.wa.us.




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