01/30/2025
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Leah Sautelet
OES Manager
[email protected]
January 28, 2025
Full-Length Warning Siren Test on February 3
LAKE COUNTY, CA – On Monday, February 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a full three-minute test of the warning sirens in Middletown, Anderson Springs, Cobb, Loch Lomond, Kelseyville Riviera (formerly known as the Clear Lake Riviera), and Riviera West. The test is part of ongoing preparedness efforts for emergencies such as wildfires, earthquakes or other hazards.
Monthly Siren Testing
Monthly siren tests occur on the first Monday of each month at 11:00 AM. Tests from March through January will last 30-seconds, while the February test is the full three-minute activation. Notifications about these tests will be sent via LakeCoAlerts and Nixle just before each test.
What to Do When You Hear Sirens Outside of Scheduled Tests
If you hear sirens outside of a scheduled test, it’s important to stay alert and seek more information. The sirens may not always be heard depending on factors like terrain, background noise, being indoors, or your distance from the sirens. Always remain vigilant
and follow any instructions provided.
Background and Contact Information
• The Middletown, Anderson Springs, Cobb, and Loch Lomond sirens have been in place since 2018 and are maintained by the South Lake County Fire District. Should there be any issues, please contact South Lake County Fire District at 707-987-3089.
• In 2021, the Kelseyville Riviera Homeowners Association installed three warning sirens. Should there be any issues, please contact the Kelseyville Riviera Homeowners Association at [email protected].
• The Riviera West warning sirens were installed in 2023. Should there be any issues, please contact the Riviera West Homeowner Association’s President at [email protected].
Central Dispatch
(707) 263-2690
Administration
(707) 262-4200
Patrol/Investigation
(707) 262-4200
Substation
(707) 994-6433
Coroner
(707) 262-4215
Corrections
(707) 262-4240
Prepare: Visit Ready.LakeCountyCA.gov
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office urges all residents take steps to prepare for all hazards which includes opting in for LakeCoAlerts and learning your zone. For details visit https://Ready.LakeCountyCA.gov.
Stay informed by following the Office of Emergency Services and the Lake County Sheriff on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/lakecountyOES and www.facebook.com/lakesheriff
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is a general law enforcement agency located in Northern California