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Hi-Lo Siren Working Well In Nevada County

Posted: Dec. 29, 2020 12:43 AM PST

A new emergency alert system activated this summer by law enforcement agencies in Nevada County and elsewhere, on a trial basis, initially, appears to be working well. Sheriff’s Department Spokesman Andrew Trygg says the European Hi-Lo siren, installed in all patrol vehicles, is only used for evacuation alerts in the United States…

click to listen to Andrew Trygg

A bill that went into effect in September now allows all law enforcement agencies in California to use it. Trygg says there was good response from residents, who recognized the siren’s significance…

click to listen to Andrew Trygg

But until the CHP adopts regulations, agencies must still apply for a permit from them. The fire incident commander will be the lead in identifying the evacuation area, with law enforcement executing the order and sounding sirens in the area.

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