Town of Paradise Early Warning System

Early Warning Siren Test Saturday, May 4 at 12:00pm

Please be aware that during the test certain towers may not be activated.

Residents should expect to hear a voice command stating:

“This is a test of the Paradise Early Warning Sirens.”

Followed by a 45 second AIR RAID SOUND

“This is a test of the Paradise Early Warning Sirens.”

Once the last voice command is played that will conclude that month's test of the EWS system.

EWS Monthly Testing Update February 12, 2024

During the test until June 2024, the "Can You Hear Me?" Survey will not be in use. As we progress through the final testing phase and complete final electrical connections, not all towers may be activated during each monthly test. Upon the full completion of the EWS System, we will proceed again with the "Can You Hear Me?" Surveys. As we work together to finalize the system, and you would still like to give your input please contact Jacquelyn at 530-872-6291 ext. 173.

Early Warning System Overview

As the top priority in the Town's Long-Term Community Recovery Plan, the Early Warning Sirens improve the existing voluntary notification system, implement a mass notification system, and create an audible/alarm notification system for residents and visitors in the Town of Paradise.

The Early Warning System (EWS) consists of twenty-one siren towers located within the town limits of Paradise, California. The purpose of the EWS is to provide a redundant warning system of potential or emergent hazards that threaten life and property. The EWS is designed to work in coordination with existing emergency notification systems and processes and to alert residents of emergencies.

The EWS will be tested on the first Saturday of every month. Testing the EWS allows our team to ensure that the sirens work as intended and meet the specified requirements. It helps identify any defects or deviations and allows us to also measure and evaluate the performance of the system, software, and product.

List of EWS completed towers for Saturday, MAY 4, 2024 Testing-

Please be aware that during the test certain towers may not be activated.

Town Hall
Police Department
Pentz and Pearson
Crestmoor and Rose
Gregory and Waggoner
Clark and Yellowstone Kelly Memorial Trail
Maxwell and Fairview
Pentz and Ely
Roe and Scottwood
Neal and Grinding Rock
American Way
Pentz and Water Tower
Bille and W. Wagstaff
Foster and Apple
Pearson and Clark
Sawmill and Nunneley
Pentz and Peach
Bennett and S. Libby
Russell and Skyway
Clark and Bille
Rocky Lane

The EWS is part of the overall communication strategy designed to work in coordination with existing emergency notification systems such as social media posts/websites, press releases, AM 1500 radio, and CodeRED/IPAWS/WEA.

Additional Links-

Hi- Lo Siren Tone: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PlXuFcp3Fr8eIjqeYpxNoDaEPmhCDegR/view?u...

"Air-raid" Siren Sound: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o1LWq5f2A02GRsjD6yZbuXLVAZ__ndav/view?u...

Evacuation Map: https://www.townofparadise.com/ru/page/paradise-evacuation-map