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Adoption Of A Uniform Tsunami Warning Signal


Published: 2015

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DIVISION 30
ADOPTION OF A UNIFORM TSUNAMI WARNING SIGNAL


104-030-0000
Purpose
(1) The rules in this division seek to establish a Uniform Tsunami Warning Siren Signal for the Oregon coast (Oregon Senate Bill 557, Section 2).
(2) The objective of the tsunami statutes and these implementing rules is to reduce the risk of loss of life. Risk will be reduced by applying a uniform siren signal to inform the public of an approaching tsunami on the Oregon coast.
(3) Establish a Uniform Tsunami Warning Siren Signal standard.
(4) Require tsunami warning sirens to adhere to this standard.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 401.863 - 401.864

Stats. Implemented: ORS 401.863

Hist.: OEM 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-21-10
104-030-0010
Applicability
(1) This rule applies to all Tsunami Warning sirens, including existing Tsunami Warning sirens.
(2) Existing Tsunami Warning sirens must comply within 5 years of the effective date of these rules.
(3) The siren signal is the “wail,” a siren tone that oscillates up and down repeatedly from high to low over a period of three minutes.
(4) Voice broadcast may be included in addition to the wail, but not in replacement of the wail.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 401.863 - 401.864

Stats. Implemented: ORS 401.863

Hist.: OEM 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-21-10
104-030-0020
Definitions
(1) “Tsunami Warning Siren signal” is the wail, a siren tone that oscillates up and down repeatedly from high to low over a period of three minutes.
(2) "Tsunami inundation zone" for the purpose of these rules means the area subject to tsunami inundation as depicted on maps adopted under OAR 632-005-0030 of these rules and intended for the implementation of ORS 455.446 and 455.447.
(3) A “Tsunami Warning Siren” is a siren or other audible warning device for the purpose of providing warning to the public within the Tsunami Inundation Zone of an approaching tsunami.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 401.863 - 401.864

Stats. Implemented: ORS 401.863

Hist.: OEM 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-21-10
104-030-0030
Guidance on Tone, Signal, and Placement
A rotating siren using a solid tone that produces the same effect as a fixed siren using a “wail” when observed from a stationary location and meets the intent of these rules.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 401.863 - 401.864

Stats. Implemented: ORS 401.863

Hist.: OEM 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-21-10
104-030-0040
Guidance on Testing
(1) The siren test time is designed to roughly coincide with the weekly National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio tests. Tsunami Warning Sirens will be tested on Wednesdays at 11:00 hours (a.m.) for routine testing of tsunami warning systems. Testing will be done on the first Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am.
(2) The recommended siren test duration is not to exceed 60-seconds excluding voice message, except during system coverage evaluations, unless using a unique sound for the test, such as Cows or Chimes.
(3) A sign or placard shall be affixed to each siren stating the routine test time and day.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 401.863 - 401.864

Stats. Implemented: ORS 401.863

Hist.: OEM 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-21-10
104-030-0050
Guidance on Other Methods of Warning
(1) Recommend use of other methods for tsunami warning in conjunction with sirens.
(2) Work with emergency responders to provide alternative means such as weather radios, loudspeakers on beach vehicles, door-to-door notification and welfare-checks.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 401.863 - 401.864

Stats. Implemented: ORS 401.863

Hist.: OEM 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-21-10
104-030-0060
Guidance on Visual Methods of Warning
Consider a visual warning signal recommendation used in conjunction with fixed siren facilities; such as the blue strobe or flashing light, the most commonly used visual warning.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 401.863 - 401.864

Stats. Implemented: ORS 401.863

Hist.: OEM 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-21-10
104-030-0070
Guidance on All Clear Signal
The All Clear signal shall NOT be a Siren sound, either Solid or Wailing.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 401.863 - 401.864

Stats. Implemented: ORS 401.863

Hist.: OEM 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-21-10
104-030-0080
Guidance on Location of Tsunami Warning Systems
Locate sirens in areas where there are either large concentrations of population within the inundation zone; or where other means of warning people is not available and/or practical, such as at parks and beach access areas.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 401.863 - 401.864

Stats. Implemented: ORS 401.863

Hist.: OEM 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-21-10

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