Tsunami Siren Testing Beginning 10/10/25 
Sound check, Whittier!
We’re keeping our community connected and our tsunami alert systems ready with a few regular chimes and tests.
You’ll still hear our daily noon chimes just like always — but we’ve added a couple new sounds to the mix!
Whittier Proper
Daily Chimes – Every day at 12:00 PM
Tsunami Test – First Friday of each month at 4:58 PM
National Anthem – Every Friday at 5:00 PM
Head of the Bay
Tsunami Test – First Friday of each month at 4:58 PM
National Anthem – Every Friday at 5:00 PM
The tsunami siren is only a test — please do not call 911 when you hear it. These routine checks help ensure our systems are ready if ever needed.
Address/Location
City of Whittier
PO Box 608
Whittier, AK 99693
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 907-472-2340