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Polk County to test emergency sirens for Mentor and Maple Lake

By Jim Johnson Aug 7, 2024 | 10:56 AM

(KNOX) – Polk County Emergency Management in collaboration with the Mentor Fire Department will conduct sound checks on three new outdoor warning sirens between 10am and 4pm on Friday, August 9, 2024.

Two of the sirens are located on Maple Lake, the first siren is located at the Polk County Public Access on East Shore and the second one is located at the Polk County Park. The third siren is located within the City of Mentor at the Mentor Fire Department.

Residents may hear the activated outdoor warning sirens between 10am and 4pm on Friday, August 9, 2024. There is no emergency, this is a test of the system.

If the sirens sound at any other time other than that specified above, then residents are asked to tune in to a local Emergency Alert System (EAS) radio or television station for information.

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