Providence Emergency Management Agency to test emergency siren

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Providence Emergency Management Agency announced it will conduct tests on the Port of Providence Emergency Siren Warning System on Thursday.

Officials said the sirens may be heard in surrounding communities at noon on June 22.

The agency said residents do not need to take any action during the test. The siren will be followed with a message saying, “This is a test of the emergency management public warning system. This is only a test.”

The goal of testing the sirens is to ensure all control panels and systems are in working order.

For more information, contact the Providence Emergency Management Agency at 401-680-8000.