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by zetronist
Thu May 18, 2006 3:03 am
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: Whelen's "Gas Proof Protection" Signal...i might r
Replies: 19
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SirenMadness wrote:The signal does mean that a community-wide gas threat has been noticed, and it warns you to go to the nearest gas-proof shelter. For people out of one's range, their best thing to do is go up because gases tend to build up at lower levels.
Ah... thanks. Makes sense.

John
by zetronist
Wed May 17, 2006 9:04 pm
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: Whelen's "Gas Proof Protection" Signal...i might r
Replies: 19
Views: 21785

OK, here's a question... Does anyone know why Whelen chose the name "Gas Proof" for this signal? Does it mean "Gas proof your house?" when this signal is activated, as in some kind of chemical spill or chemical terrorism? I'd be interested to know. It's a rather unique name for a...

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