Source: Northland Regional Council
TSUNAMI SIREN TESTING
Northland’s six-monthly outdoor tsunami siren test will take place at 10am on Sunday, 28 September, marking the start of daylight saving.
The recently upgraded network of more than 90 outdoor sirens is tested twice a year to ensure it remains ready to alert communities in the event of a tsunami. While it’s hoped such an emergency never occurs, regular testing helps ensure the system can respond effectively if needed and raises awareness of Northland’s tsunami risk.
During the test, sirens will sound for around two minutes, emitting the familiar siren tone followed by a voice message. Indoor sirens will not be tested, but should be checked manually.
Feedback on the test can be provided on the day using a feedback form available on the Northland Regional Council website.
