Be Dam Ready - Annual Siren Test & Evacuation Drill
Schedule
Sat Nov 01 2025 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Tolt Middle School | Carnation, WA
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The City of Seattle owns and operates a dam on the Tolt River. At the request of the City of Carnation, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has reconnected the Tolt Dam Early Warning (siren) System. SPU will run a full audible test of the system on November 1, 2025 at noon. Expect to hear loud siren sounds and spoken messages from the speakers.EVACUATION DRILL DETAILS
10:00 AM: Informational session at Tolt Middle School (3740 Tolt Ave, Carnation, WA 98014). Enjoy coffee and donuts with neighbors while hearing about dam safety!
12:00 PM: Alarm sounds and evacuation drill begins. Walk up the hill from the event, your home, or work. For Evacuation Maps, visit
carnationwa.gov/drill
Audible testing of the sirens will occur once a year and be coordinated with the City of Carnation’s annual emergency preparedness drills. The weekly Wednesday noon tests that used to occur will no longer take place.
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Where is it happening?
Tolt Middle School, 3740 Tolt Ave,Carnation, Washington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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