Esquimalt Naval Base Warning

[goalie]

http://www.navy-marine.forces.gc.ca/en/about/structure-marpac-units.page


and click on MNS tab on the top bar

 

[Dave S]

[h=2]CFB Esquimalt Mass Notification System[/h]Because our personnel work in a large area and a wide variety of locations including outdoors, in ships, vehicles or workshops, CFB Esquimalt has recently installed a Mass Notification System (MNS). The system is an audible warning system consisting of a network of radio controlled public address speakers that will provide a warning siren followed by verbal direction during an emergency.
What kind of emergencies will this system be used for?
The system can be programmed to provide a variety of warnings including hazardous material emergencies, environmental threats, tsunami evacuation and increases to our security posture.
Will the sirens be tested?
Contractor trials will take place 2 to 6 February 2015 intermittently between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Monthly testing will take place at 11 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month for one minute.
Where are the speakers located?
The speakers are currently located in Dockyard, Naden and Work Point. There is the possibility of extending the system to West Shore properties such as Colwood, Albert Head and Rocky Point in the future.
How is the system activated?
Once an imminent threat has been identified to CFB Esquimalt, a warning alarm will be initiated by the Regional Joint Operations Centre (RJOC).
What do I do if I hear the siren?
The MNS is designed as a notification system for CFB Esquimalt personnel. If you hear the siren at times other than the monthly tests or contractor trials mentioned above, it is recommended that you tune in to local radio or television stations who will provide information and instructions from civilian emergency management officials, if appropriate.
How many warning sirens are there?
Four different siren tones will be used: test tone (alternating tone); evacuation tone (low to high to low tone); shelter in place tone (repeated blast of single tone) and the all-clear tone (similar to Westminster chime).
What will the warnings sound like?

Tone	Activation	Voice Message
TEST TONE (alternating tones)	First Wednesday of each month for 30 seconds at 1100 hrs. Followed by the ALL CLEAR tone	Test Voice Message: "This is a test of the siren system. It is only a test. If this had been a real alarm you should listen to this system for further instructions. This is a test."
WAIL TONE (low to high to low)	Real-time evacuation. 1 minute followed by voice message. Cycle repeated 3 times every 6 min until ALL CLEAR is sounded	One of two messages: Tsunami Alert Voice Message: "Tsunami alert, tsunami alert. Move to higher ground or inland now. This is NOT a drill. Tsunami alert, tsunami alert, move to higher ground now.” (Wail tone) French Evacuation Warning Voice Message: "An evacuation order has been issued for the base and you must leave now. This is NOT a drill; an evacuation order has been issued for the Base, leave now.” (Wail tone)
SHELTER TONE (repeated blasts of a single tone)	Real-time shelter/lockdown. 1 minute followed by a voice message (for Shelter) 15 seconds followed by a voice message (for Lockdown) Cycle repeated 3 times every 6 minutes until the ALL CLEAR is sounded	One of two messages: Shelter Voice Message: “A dangerous condition exists on the base and you must seek shelter indoors. SEEK SHELTER NOW. Do not proceed outside until directed to do so. This is NOT a drill.” (repeating tone) Lockdown Voice Message: “Security alert, security alert. This is a Base Emergency. Commence lockdown procedures now. This is not a drill.” (repeat)
ALL CLEAR (resembles Westminster chimes)	When/if a warning has been cancelled. 1 minute followed by a voice message then a 2 minute rest period. This process will be repeated 3 times	All Clear Voice Message: “All Clear, All Clear.” (All Clear tone)

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[Tsquared]

Yeah they sent a notification to my school because we're right next-door about this new system.
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