Portage County, WI Installs ASC E-Classes @ Pub. Campgrounds
Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2013 4:23 am
For our Wisconsin siren enthusiasts. The article, source link below, contains an excellent hi-res photo of a unit being installed:
Source: Stevens-Point City Times (http://spcitytimes.com/?p=9574)Portage County Campgrounds Install Weather Warning Systems
JULY 28, 2013
For the City-Times
Thanks to a joint project funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, State of Wisconsin and Portage County, local campers will now be notified of severe weather.
In an effort to increase safety for park visitors the Portage County Parks Department has installed a tone/voice omnidirectional electronic storm warning system in the four county- owned and operated campgrounds.
Park officials say campers, picnickers, swimmers and nearby private residences will all benefit from this new warning system.
The warning system will produce an audible message activated by the Portage County Unified Dispatch Center in the event of severe weather, hazardous material spills and notification of lost or missing person(s) or child.
The activation will be initiated only after official information is received from the National Weather Service or other reliable source.
The warning devices are installed on the top of 55’ freestanding poles centrally located with each park. The warning systems are installed at Collins, Jordan, DuBay and Lake Emily Parks.
For more information contact the Portage County Parks Department at 715-346-1433.