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Hearing sirens? It's a test

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Posted at 8:22 AM, Aug 04, 2021
and last updated 2021-08-04 08:23:45-04

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Lexington Emergency Management will test its network of outdoor warning sirens on Wednesday, August 4 at 10 a.m.

Emergency Management says if you live near a park or golf course expect to hear the outdoor sirens. The sirens will compose of a series of chimes followed by a voice announcement, "This is a test."

"This is a regularly scheduled test - THERE IS NO EMERGENCY - THIS IS FOR TESTING PURPOSES ONLY. Please do not call 9-1-1 about the siren test."

For more information about the sirens and Emergency Management click here.