How long will the siren sound when there is an emergency?
If there is a potential situation that requires residents and visitors to take action, the siren will be sounded intermittently for 30 seconds (30 seconds on, 30 seconds off and then repeated).

If there is an immediate situation that requires residents and visitors to take action, the siren will sound continuously for 3 minutes, followed by a three minute break and then strat up for another three minutes. This will continue as long as deemed necessary.

Both the intermittent and continuous sound mean there could be an emergency and you need to immediately check for instructions.

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1. Why do we have a siren?
2. What does the sound of the siren mean?
3. What do I do when I hear the siren?
4. Who decides when to activate the siren?
5. Is there an emergency every time I hear the siren?
6. How long will the siren sound when there is an emergency?
7. Where is the siren located?
8. In what parts of town can I hear the siren?
9. What does the siren sound like?
10. How loud is the siren?
11. Can the siren damage hearing?