New guy here. Doing my due diligence.
Our community in the remote Rocky Mountains is developing an evacuation plan in the event of catastrophic fire. Beetles have recently arrived here and will soon decimate the forest and radically exacerbate fire potential. This little town at 10,000 feet is at the end of a 17-mile-long narrow, winding, dirt road. It is very popular in the summer to tourists, 100,000 or so visiting here from May to September. Camping, fishing, etcetera. Four-wheel-drive trails into the remote mountains begin here.
Part of our problem is notifying campers and tourists in these remote locations that they are vulnerable and should evacuate. Cell phones do not work here.
We have concluded that an air raid siren is the best solution to the notification problem. The requirement is for its audible sound to reach five miles in two directions roughly 180 degrees apart. 230 volt two phase electricity from a 15kw lpg fired generator is available. A mounting site 30-feet above the ground is available.
We have a low budget but good electrical engineering support and think we could make a purse out of a sows ear if need be.
Could someone speak to these issues?
ccstelmo