Weapon’s Station “Exercises” on Wednesday May 12

Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station to Hold Exercises, Test “Giant Voice” Mass Notification System Wednesday 

 Seal Beach, Calif.  On Wednesday, May 12 personnel at the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station will be conducting emergency response exercises.  Local residents may see increased security and fire department activity around the base throughout the day.   

 As a part of these operations, the station’s “Giant Voice” mass notification system will also be tested.  This loudspeaker system includes both sirens and voice announcements, and may be heard by local residents at the south end of Old Town, inside the communities of Surfside Colony and Heron Pointe, around the Peter’s Landing center, and in Navy family housing.  

System testing is scheduled to take place some time between 9:00-9:30 am.  Anyone with questions or concerns may contact the station’s Public Affairs Officer at (562) 626-7215.