Post by red on Jul 20, 2006 8:00:17 GMT -8
www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_4072758
Fire warning system updated
AZUSA - The City Council on Monday approved spending $11,154 to buy a new early-alert siren for residents living below the Angeles National Forest west of state Highway 39.
This will be the second siren the city bought to warn residents living in the Mountain Cove gated community about potential disasters from floods, fire and mudslides.
The first siren, installed in June 2005, got poor reviews because the canyon walls easily distorted the volume, city officials said.
They also said the "E57" siren built by Hormann America rated at 105 decibels to cover a half-mile radius was unable to carry sound through turbulent winds, the San Gabriel River and traffic noise from Highway 39.
The first siren, which cost around $2,000, was paid for with funds from the 2005 Homeland Security Grant.
The new siren is rated at 128 decibels and features a 4.6-mile radius and rotational head with 360-degree capacity, three-tone signals and battery backup.
Installation of the new system is expected to be completed in two months, said Olga Bruno, Azusa police emergency services coordinator.