County hears update on encrypted, satellite‑backed warning siren system
County officials received a presentation that the newly installed countywide warning siren system is encrypted, logs tests and activations digitally, and uses a satellite feed to operate if internet, cell or power fail; schools were reported to be connected already and staff will return with details on weather‑radio distribution.
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Unidentified Speaker (S3) introduced contractor Cruz Nunberry and Unidentified Speaker (S4) gave a technical briefing on the county’s new warning siren network, saying the system is automated, encrypted and includes digital records of live tests and activations. “You pretty much have a state of the art warning siren system now,” Unidentified Speaker (S4) said, noting the system keeps records of every live test and will report immediately to dispatch if tampering or battery theft is suspected.
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