Don't panic, it's not an air raid: Ivins to test recently refurbished siren

A “Disaster Hub Box” that includes radio equipment and other equipment for damage and injury assessment in the case of a disaster, Ivins, Utah.

A “Disaster Hub Box” that includes radio equipment and other equipment for damage and injury assessment in the case of a disaster, Ivins, Utah. (City of Ivins, St. George News)


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ST. GEORGE — Residents are urged not to be too alarmed if they hear the sound of an air horn throughout Ivins – and possible farther – on Friday.

City officials said they will be testing the recently refurbished air raid-style siren atop the fire station throughout the day, and Ivins City Recorder Kari Jimenez warns it's going to be loud.

"I had a former Ivins City resident tell me that when he was a kid living in St. George, he was able to hear this siren so we are anticipating that it could be loud," Jimenez said.

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