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Sirens, Safety And Smarter Alerts
BC City Connection Podcast
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0:00
Welcome And Show Subscribe Note
0:37
What The Sirens Are And How Many
1:43
Why Monthly Tests Matter
2:41
How Sirens Sound And Rotate
3:56
The Siren Activation Project Funding
5:02
Aging Hardware And Maintenance Workflow
6:15
Countywide vs Targeted Activations
8:02
Upgrading To Robust Digital Triggering
10:16
Phone And Email Alerts For Residents
12:04
Outdoor Sirens’ Purpose And Home Readiness
13:40
What CERT Is And How To Join
15:06
Closing Thanks And Recap
BC City Connection Podcast
Sirens, Safety And Smarter Alerts
Nov 18, 2025
City of Battle Creek
Battle Creek’s outdoor sirens are being modernized for targeted, reliable severe weather alerts. Also, learn why monthly tests are important.
In this episode of BC City Connection, Bret White from the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) explains upgrades, vendor support, and how residents can get fast phone alerts and even join CERT.
Episode Resources
Outdoor Warning Siren Activation Project
Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund Program
Subscribe to Battle Creek City Alerts
Subscribe to Calhoun County Emergency Notifications
BC CIty Connection Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.
