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Tornado siren testing set for Friday

Testing of the tornado sirens is scheduled for Friday, April 17, at 10 a.m. in Holyoke and 10:15 a.m. in Paoli. If testing can’t be completed Friday due to imclement weather, it will be done Monday, April 20, instead.

Throughout the year, tornado sirens are sounded when the National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning. It means a tornado is expected and residents should seek shelter. The sirens will sound continuously for three minutes to indicate a tornado warning, setting it apart from the other scenarios that use sirens. When the tornado is no longer a threat, an all-clear alert will be initiated — the siren will sound for 30 seconds, be silent for 30 seconds, then sound again for 30 seconds.  

Also on April 17, Phillips County will be testing its emergency alert system from 6:30-7 a.m. and at 6:30 p.m.

 

COVID-19 resources updated online

Phillips County Economic Development Corporation is continually updating a COVID-19 resource page at https://bit.ly/PCED_COVID_resources. It has useful links and information for community members and small businesses that are trying to navigate these uncertain times. For more information, contact Trisha Herman, executive director, at 970-218-4037 or admin@phillipscountyco.org.   

 

Businesses can register for new list

The Phillips County Office of Emergency Management is compiling a list of local businesses that may have updates to their services, retail options, restaurant menus, etc. during this time. Businesses must self-register to be listed. Restaurants should go to https://bit.ly/2xqZ5TP, and all other businesses should go to https://bit.ly/3e1qP2b.

Holyoke Enterprise

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130 N Interocean Ave
PO Box 297
Holyoke CO 80734