Monday, January 28, 2013
Sentry 16V1T-B, Full Attack: Otwell, Indiana (Indiana Statewide Tornado Drill 2012) Tube. Duration : 4.38 Mins.


This is a special test of all emergency equipment in the state of Indiana. Sirens in many places in Indiana were activated between 10:00-10:30 EST and again at 7:30-8:00 EST. Otherwise, sirens in Pike County are usually tested the first Friday of the month at around 12 Noon EST and (much like this video) test in a full three minute attack cycle unlike Petersburg's Whelen system. This recording documents the 7:45PM activation. This Sentry 16V1T-B is located on N. Spring St. at the Jefferson Township Fire Department. It is very new and was installed just last summer in late July through August. Pike county recently received a grant which allowed them to purchase and install weather sirens in smaller communities such as Otwell. This is the first time I heard this type of siren up close, and I have to say it was not very loud unlike I was expecting it to be. However, it has a very unique sound which reminds me of an Hornman electronic siren in European countries. In case no one knows why the siren sounds like it is pulsating is because 16V1T-Bs (They also make 16V2T-Bs) have two, 8 horsepower motors that spin the choppers unlike one motor. Occasionally, one motor will spin a bit faster than the other creating a pulsating effect. Pike County, Indiana: Outdoor Warning Siren Map: g.co South-Western Indiana Sirens (This is siren #6.10 on map) (Collaborated) g.co

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