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Suzan Taylor. Proposed Siren Site
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John Patterson
Suzan Taylor
2/24/2005 5:09 PM
Proposed Siren Site
Suzan,
The primary reasons that location was selected are
1. The siren cannot be to the north of Sandy Lake due to the transmission
wires coming from the Power Substation that would interfere with the
operations of the radio that activates the sirens.
2. That location is higher than the other selections in area allowing a
better coverage area.
3. If we move it too far out of the area, then we run the risk of losing
some coverage area.
4. If the church is concerned with the noise of it during their operations,
the only times that it would be sounded during non emergencies is the
1st Wednesday of the month at 1 pm if the weather allows it. Additionally,
the siren will generally only sound for generally two minutes as a maximum
on test dates. Otherwise, they will be silent unless there is an emergency
situation. If it sounds at any other time during the operations of the church
and it is heard within, then it is the benefit of those in the church to be able
to hear it better as they can take the appropriate measures to protect
those within the church. That siren is an outdoor warning device and as
such the sound is reduced by walls. Therefore, if the church is concerned
with it interrupting day to day business on test dates, the siren although
will be audible in side the church, I do not think it will be a nuisance those
inside the church.
5. A benefit for my area would be that the church can use the siren as an
educational tool to their children and congregation about the function and
purpose of our outdoor warning system and what steps they can do to
prepare and protect themselves.
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If you think it would be of a benefit for me to be at the meeting, I will make
myself available. Just let me know.
John D. Patterson
Emergency Management Officer
Coppell Fire Department
(972) 304-7057
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