Evacuation drill to sound sirens on The Bluff

SAPREF Island View Storage will sound sirens throughout The Bluff for an evacuation and safety drill.

July 29, 2025

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SAPREF Island View Storage will conduct a safety drill tomorrow (July 30) from around 10:00 when sirens will sound at four locations on The Bluff.

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Residents and businesses are advised that the evacuation drill will continue for about 45 minutes.

SAPREF Island View Storage fire chief Michael Clarke said this is a routine call and not an emergency response.

Residents are asked not to panic when they hear the sirens and to remain calm throughout the testing.

Details:

Date: July 30
Time: 10:00
Duration: 45 minutes

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July 29, 2025

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