Emergency Test in Wake of Chevron Refinery Fire

An emergency test could catch people in Contra Costa County off guard Wednesday night because the county is testing a new emergency telephone notification system from a new vendor.

The current warning system was heavily scrutinized after the Chevron refinery fire in Richmond last August. Some received alerts late, and others not at all.

Starting at 5:30 p.m., people who live near four refineries and chemical plants in the county will begin receiving calls. The tests will run through 7 p.m.

If your cell phone is phone is registered to receive alerts, you will receive the test alert. If you haven’t, there is still time. Sign up here www.cococws.us.

 

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