Officials from Duke Energy confirmed that all 89 outdoor warning sirens in the area will sound for periods lasting between five and 30 seconds. Some sirens may activate more than once during the test window.
Authorities emphasized that no public action is required, and the testing is strictly part of normal maintenance to ensure sirens operate properly in the event of a real emergency.
The sirens are an important part of the area’s emergency alert system. However, hearing a siren does not mean residents should evacuate. If unsure whether the alert is part of a drill or an actual emergency, residents are urged to tune into local radio or television stations. These stations would interrupt normal programming to provide real-time instructions in the event of a true emergency…