City to Conduct Test of Emergency Calling SystemFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 12, 2010
Contact:
Sarah Miller, Emergency Preparedness Manager
253-876-1909
skmiller@auburnwa.gov
AUBURN, Wash. – April 12, 2010 – The City of Auburn Emergency Management Office will be conducting a test of the CodeRed Emergency Notification System, commonly referred to as Auburn Alert on Tuesday, April 20 at 10 a.m.
For the test, the system will place phone calls to the entire community. Simultaneously, emergency warning signs located throughout the City will be activated, directing people to tune to 1700 AM to hear a similar message.
The test message will contain information on how people can register their cell phones, Internet phones, and e-mail addresses into the system. Residents can also register in advance of the test by visiting www.auburnwa.gov and clicking the “Auburn Alert” link. Those who have previously registered do not need to do so again unless their address or phone numbers have changed.
It is important to note that residential and business customers of Qwest communications who specifically subscribe to the “No Solicitation” service may not receive calls from the emergency calling system. Those customers should ensure that they have registered a cell phone number and/or e-mail address or that they specifically speak with Qwest and request that calls from Code Red be allowed through.
Residents of Auburn who do not receive the test call on April 20 and who do not subscribe to call blocking features on their phones should visit the City of Auburn website to ensure they are registered and/or call City of Auburn Emergency Management at 253-876-1925.
# # #
City of Auburn Emergency Management
25 West Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001
253-876-1925 |
