DANA POINT, CA — The Orange County Sheriff's Department will run a test on its Outdoor Warning System Wednesday.
The test will occur Tuesday afternoon at 10 a.m., according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Residents will receive a text message, phone call or email notifying them of the test.
"When an emergency strikes, whether it's a wildfire, earthquake or other disaster, every second counts," the Orange County Sheriff's Department said in a statement. "AlertOC helps get critical information like evacuation orders and safety instructions to you as quickly as possible."
To sign up for AlertOC, visit this website.
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