City Of Providence: Providence Emergency Management Agency To Conduct Test Of Port Of Providence Emergency Siren Warning System

Providence RI

11 November, 2021

6:06 AM

Description

Press release from the City of Providence: 2021-11-10 First responders will practice annual drill of emergency evacuation system November 10, 2021 PROVIDENCE, RI– The Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) will conduct the annual Port Evacuation Drill which includes a test activation of the Port of Providence Emergency Siren Warning System (PPESWS) at noon on Monday, November 15, 2021. The primary goal of these tests is to ensure proper functioning of the sirens and the system control panels associated with them. These sirens may be audible in surrounding communities. Residents do not need to take any action during this drill. The alert signal will be followed by the message: "This is a test of the emergency management public warning system. This is only a test."   ### This press release was produced by the City of Providence. The views expressed here are the author's own.