Ramsey Resident - 2017 - March/April

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Outdoor Warning Sirens Outdoor Warning Sirens them off for certain regions of the county,certain munic- Warning sirens are the most effective method of warn- ipalities within the county, or even a specific siren within ing the population at large about dangerous conditions. any municipality.For severe weather warnings,outdoor However,one common misconception warning siren activation in Ramsey is based on the follow- about warning sirens is that they will ing criteria: alert the public to dangerous conditions . When a Tornado Warning has been issued for the while indoors. While some people may City of Ramsey live close enough to hear the sirens in- . When a public safety officer(police,fire or EMS) doors,this is not the intended purpose. reports sighting a funnel cloud or tornado The sirens are designed to advise people . Sustained straight line winds in excess of 75 mph who are outside that a hazardous condi- or potential for same tion exists or is approaching.When the sirens are heard,go When Sirens are Activated inside and tune to local media to get more information. • Seek shelter immediately For the safety of Ramsey residents,the City of Ramsey has installed 17 outdoor warning sirens,located strategi- Tune in to a local radio or television station for Cally throughout the city: information concerning the siren activation Do not call emergency services dispatch (911) to 176th Ave NW&Xerus St NW ask why the sirens are sounding 168th Ln NW&Nutria St NW 173rd Ave NW&Uariolite St NW To inquire about a siren in your neighborhood,or to report a malfunction,please contact the Ramsey Fire 6600 Blk Green Dalley Road 17100 Blk Hwy 47 Department at 763-427-4452. 5200 Blk 179th Ln NW 15900 Blk Andrie St NW 161 st Ave NW&Armstrong Blvd New in Town? 16500 Blk Nowthen Blvd NW 164th Ln NW&Junkite St NW If you are a new resident of the City of Ramsey, 14800 Blk Puma St NW please contact the City to establish a City services ac- 152nd Ln NW&Ramsey Blvd count in your name. All residential properties within the Alpine Dr NW& Sunfish Lk Blvd City are charged for three basic City services (recycling, 5200 Blk 155th Ln NW priority street lighting,and storm water management) 7800 Blk Hwy 10 on a quarterly basis. Your property may also be charged Bunker Lk Blvd&Azurite St NW for water and sewer if it is connected to those City Nowthen Blvd&Dysprosium St systems. It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure the account for their property is up to date. Call Siren Testing and Maintenance us today at 763-576-4343 or visit wwwcityoframsey. The siren warning system is tested on the first Wednes- day of every month at 1:00 pm except in instances of Com/utility-billing to make any necessary changes to the ' threatening weather.Tpropertys account. The results of the tests are monitored The City provides a new resident packet full of useful by an outside agency and repaired as needed. City information and local contact numbers. Please call, Severe Weather Warnings go online,or visit the Municipal Center to pick up a new Our warning sirens are connected to the Metro resident packet. The Municipal Center is located at 7550 Warning System,which allows the sirens to be set off by Sunwood Drive NW and hours of operation are Monday either the State of Minnesota warning point or the Anoka through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. You can download County warning point in Anoka.The sirens are operated a copy of the new resident packet from the City's website by a radio tone device that allows flexibility in setting at www.cityoframsey.com under"How do I...?': 20 Ramsey Resident * March/April 2017 W11"At