PUBLIC NOTICE: New Emergency Warning Siren Project
The City of Wabasha, in Wabasha, MN, in conjunction with Homeland Security and Emergency Management in the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, has applied for Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for a new warning siren.
The objective of HMA programs is to fund mitigation measures that reduce the risk of loss of life and property from future hazard events or disasters. The new warning siren will upgrade the city’s existing public notification system by resolving a critical coverage gap. The project will include the procurement and installation of a Federal Signal 2001-130 high-power rotating siren in the city’s higher-elevation residential district, mounted on a 50-foot wood pole. The system will include a dedicated battery backup and controller to ensure reliability during power outages and seamless integration with the Wabasha County Commander base station.
Under the National Environmental Policy Act, EO 11988 and EO 11990, public notice is required of any federal actions that may affect floodplains or wetlands. Under the National Historic Preservation Act, public notice is also required for some projects which have the potential to affect historic properties. All necessary permits and approvals will be obtained prior to construction and completion of the project.
Public participation is encouraged. Those interested are invited to comment within 30 days by e-mail to fema-r5-environmental@fema.dhs.gov or by mail to:
Duane Castaldi, Regional Environmental Officer FEMA Region V 536 South Clark Street, 6th Floor Chicago, IL 60605
Key Highlights of Project
- Resolves a critical gap in emergency alert coverage for higher-elevation residential districts.
- Installation of a new Federal Signal 2001-130 high-power, 130-decibel rotating siren.
- Includes battery backup for continued operation during power outages.
- Ensures seamless integration with the existing Wabasha County Commander base station,
