Sheriff unveils new 'Hi-Lo' siren to warn of county emergencies

The siren, which alternates between a high-pitched and low-pitched tone, sounds different than what county residents are accustomed to hearing in police vehicles, ambulances and fire trucks, said Cpl. » said Natthaniel Campos.

Sheriff's officers will continue to use telephone and digital messages to transmit emergency information, but the new system will supplement that and provide a backup option if telecommunications services fail in an emergency, he said. he explains.

“Hi-Lo warning sounds will only be used in emergencies when there is imminent danger to the public,” Campos said. “If you hear this Hi-Lo warning sound, you are in immediate danger and should evacuate your home or the area you are in immediately.