FLAGSTAFF — Full-volume testing of the Museum Fire/ Spruce Wash flood area siren alerting system is scheduled for Friday, June 14 at 10 a.m. The testing will confirm the proper functioning of the sirens ahead of monsoon season.
During the testing, residents in the area will hear an alarm sound, followed by a voice message repeated three times in English, Spanish and Navajo, concluding with a wind down siren sound signifying the end of that message. This process may repeat several times during the testing period. Testing may be postponed in the event of rain or smoke in the area. To hear the siren sounds that will be used or to read more about the Museum Fire flood area siren alerting system, please visit www.museumfloodprojects.com/sirensystem
The Museum Fire flood area siren alerting system was installed in 2022 in the Grandview Homes and Sunnyside neighborhoods of Flagstaff to alert residents of an imminent danger of flash flooding. The system is a supplemental alerting system to provide additional notice of imminent danger to residents and does not replace the Emergency Notification Alert text messages. All residents in the area should register to receive Emergency Notification Alert text messages (free and confidential signup at www.coconino.az.gov/ready)
For related questions, please contact Daniel Kelly, City of Flagstaff Emergency Program Manager atDaniel.Kelly@flagstaffaz.gov