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Warning: County to test warning system

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Sonoma Valley Sun

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On September 10th and 12th, Sonoma County will be testing the alert and warning systems. You may receive a phone call, an alert on your mobile device, or experience interruptions in local radio and television.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of what to expect:

  • September 10th: Phone Call
    • In the evening, Sonoma County will call all SoCoAlert subscribers, and landlines. Sign up at www.SoCoAlert.com.
  • September 12th: Mobile Alert and Radio/Television Interruptions
    • Sonoma County will send Wireless Emergency Alerts to Healdsburg, Guerneville, Roseland, Glen Ellen/Kenwood, and Penngrove, between 10 am and noon. The alert should display on all compatible mobile devices with a special tone and vibration, and a brief text notification.
    • Local radio and television will broadcast a test message using the Emergency Alert System around noon.

To learn more about Sonoma County’s emergency resources visit https://SoCoEmergency.org.




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