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Hi-Lo Siren Drill in Willits on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.

An image of a hi-lo siren that alerts people to the need for an emergency evacuation
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An example of a Hi-Lo siren that sounds to alert people of the need for an emergency evacuation.

The Willits Police Department will be conducting a drill of the emergency evacuation system in Willits on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. Patrol cars will be driving throughout the city with their sirens activated. The drill will end at 3:40 p.m.

The department is urging people NOT TO EVACUATE or to call 911. The purpose of the drill is to familiarize all residents with the distinct sound of the Hi-Lo sirens.

In the event of a real emergency, please tune into KZYX (88.1 in Fort Bragg, 91.5 in Willits and Ukiah, and 90.5 in Anderson Valley) for more information and evacuation instructions. You can also receive instructions via Nixle.

To receive Willits Police Nixle Alert’s text your Zip code to 888777 or sign up online at nixle.com.

Listen to the siren on YouTube

Hi-Lo Siren Test Tone

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Elise Cox worked as an editor and reporter for the San Jose Mercury News, Knight Ridder, U.S. News & World Report and other publications prior to moving to the Mendocino coast in 2022. She began reporting stories for KZYX in August 2024 and became news director in December 2024.