Crime & Safety
Salem To Test Emergency Outdoor Notification System
Those visiting or traveling through the downtown on Tuesday may hear alert tones outdoors followed by a recorded message.
SALEM, MA — Those visiting downtown Salem on Tuesday are advised that they may hear a public test of the city's mass notification system early in the afternoon.
Salem police said they will be testing the system designed to provide information and instructions in the event of an emergency at 1 p.m.
Those in the area may hear a series of tones followed by pre-recorded test messages.
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This is only a test.
Those with any questions are asked to call Salem Police Dispatch at 978-744-1212.
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