Winnipeg, MB – A new siren alarm system is being tested at 2440 Portage Avenue on Tuesday, June 11.
People in the surrounding area will hear a loud siren go off at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. It is just a test, and no actions need to be taken.
The alarm has been installed to alert people in the area if there’s a change to the building’s stability, or if there’s a risk of collapse.
If the alarm goes off outside of the testing times, residents who are in homes or nearby buildings should shelter in place.
People who are outside in the area should move away from the area immediately if they hear the siren go off. Drivers who hear the siren go off should also exit the area as quickly as possible.
Residents who are on evacuation alert have been instructed to immediately evacuate if the alarm goes off. They will be notified when it’s safe to return home.
An audible “all clear” will be announced using a loudspeaker when the area has been deemed safe.
There is also a possibility of a false alarm. If this happens, residents should treat it as a real alarm.
The alarm system is expected to remain in place for the next three to four weeks.