The LaPorte County Emergency Management Agency notifies residents that the next test of LaPorte County warning sirens is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, at 11 a.m.
During the test (conducted every first Saturday of the month), two one-minute signals will sound, with one minute of silence between signals.
During actual emergencies, a three-minute signal is sounded, with a short period of silence between signals, repeated one or more times.
In the event of a real emergency, first seek shelter, then listen to radio stations WLOI AM-1540/WCOE FM 96.7 or WEFM 95.9 for instructions, and/or tune in to South Bend and Chicago TV stations as well as local cable channel 97.
Residents should designate a safe room in their homes and have a transistor radio, fresh batteries and other emergency supplies on hand.
An all-clear siren is not sounded during emergencies.
During emergencies, do not call 911 or local police or fire to obtain information; these lines must be kept clear for actual emergencies.