The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke Public Safety Division wishes to inform the community that a new emergency alert siren will be installed in Tioweró:ton to improve emergency notification in the event of a major emergency or evacuation.
With more than 400 cabins and limited cellular service throughout the Territory, the siren will provide Caretakers with a faster way to alert community members when an evacuation is required.
The siren will be installed behind the garage near the front office and mounted on a 45-foot pole. Installation is anticipated for the second week of October, with the exact date to be confirmed. Once operational, the siren is expected to have an audible range of up to three kilometers, reaching almost all of the cabin area.
The siren will produce one long, loud wail that will be distinguishable from emergency vehicle sirens. Testing will take place following installation, and the community will be notified in advance of any scheduled audible testing.
Additional information will follow regarding the siren, testing, emergency evacuation plans and procedures, and what community members should do if the siren is activated.
For more information, please contact Jesse Jacobs of the Public Safety Division at 450-632-0635.
