The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, June 16.
In today’s episode:
The first-ever emergency siren test in Paradise went off without a hitch Thursday — but also without a sound in some parts of the Ridge.
The town’s new early warning siren system is designed as a redundant means of communication to help people evacuate from a wildfire or other emergency before it’s too late. This first test comes nearly five years after the 2018 Camp Fire killed 85 people, and in which many residents say they did not get adequate warning.
Thursday’s test began at 10 a.m. NSPR sent reporters to different locations throughout Paradise and Magalia to gauge who heard the siren test and who didn’t. Read the full story.
The town of Paradise is encouraging residents to fill out an official survey to better understand the audibility of the town’s new siren system.
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In case you missed it:
- Paradise’s emergency warning sirens to be tested for the first time — NSPR
- Hospitals, counties balk at bill that would raise minimum wage for health workers — CapRadio
- Group of migrants bussed into Los Angeles from Texas — The California Report
- Butte County groundwater fee to be discussed at July meeting — NSPR
- Paradise preps for first-ever siren test: What will it sound like? — NSPR
- Lake Oroville nears capacity, increased water releases may not be needed— NSPR
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