HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – The monthly outdoor warning siren tests for communities in Ottawa County will occur Friday, July 14 at 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.
Due to the storm in the area, the test was not conducted on July 7 as originally scheduled. The Ottawa County Emergency Operations Center will coordinate the test this month utilizing the county north and south activation tones. The sirens can be activated geographically, depending on the path of the storm or other approaching danger. The sirens will sound for approximately 1 to 3 minutes during the test. Each day, the sirens’ computer systems are tested to ensure they are properly communicating with the sirens in the communities. On the first Friday of each month from April through November, the audible sirens are tested.
The communities in Ottawa County with sirens are:
- Allendale Charter Township
- Blendon Township
- Chester Township
- Coopersville City
- Crockery Township
- Ferrysburg City
- Georgetown Charter Township
- Grand Haven City
- Grand Haven Charter Township
- Grand Valley State University
- Holland City
- Hudsonville City
- Robinson Township
- Spring Lake Village
- Spring Lake Township
- Zeeland City
Sirens are designed to alert those who are outdoors and can typically be heard about a mile from their sounding location. More at details are available online.
The siren tests are good reminders for residents to prepare for severe weather by having emergency supplies in their homes, such as water, flashlights, non-perishable foods and other items. Learn more about building a kit at www.ready.gov/build-a-kit.
