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Jefferson Lab's new tornado warning siren will be tested today, Dec.
6, from 1-2 p.m. Depending on weather conditions at the time of the
test, the siren may be heard by anyone outdoors within a 1.5-mile
radius of the lab.<br>
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Don't respond to the siren; this is a test of the siren system and
not a personnel response exercise.<br>
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The test will be carried out over a period that could last from 30
minutes to an hour and will include a full three-minute test of each
tone produced by the siren: a wavering tone (also called
high-low-high or 10-4-10) and a steady blast. Additional tests of
each tone – lasting between 15 and 30 seconds each – will also take
place.<br>
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Jefferson Lab plans to use the siren as a mechanism for quickly
notifying members of the lab community in the event of tornadoes,
tornado warnings, and fast moving severe weather or other events
that require an immediate response.<br>
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More information regarding how the system will be used, and the
appropriate actions to take will be available in the new year.<br>
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<i>This message is being sent on behalf of the ESH&Q Division
and Facilities Management & Logistics.</i><br>
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Regards,<br>
Deb Magaldi<br>
Public Affairs<br>
ph. 269-5102
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