Newaygo County Emergency Services and Consumers Energy will conduct a scheduled test of the emergency public warning sirens near the Rogers, Hardy and Croton hydroelectric plants on the Muskegon River on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at approximately 9:30 AM. A Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) test will be sent at about the same time.
THIS IS ONLY A TEST. THERE IS NO EMERGENCY AND NO ACTION IS NEEDED.
WHAT YOU WILL HEAR
The siren test includes a voice message, a 30-second siren, and a second voice message.
WHAT YOU MAY SEE
Phones with state and local test alerts enabled will receive a test message with a loud tone and vibration. The message will identify itself as a test.
To enable test alerts:
Apple: Settings > Notifications > Government Alerts > Test Alerts
Android: Settings > Safety and Emergency > Wireless Emergency Alerts > State and local tests
DURING THE TEST
Do not call 9-1-1 about the sirens or the alert. Call 9-1-1 only to report an actual emergency. Follow all road closures in the immediate area.
WHY WE TEST
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission requires hydroelectric facilities to be able to quickly notify residents and visitors of any developing emergency at the plants. The sirens are tested each August and December. Outside of a test, the sirens are used only if the threat of a dam failure is imminent.
Please share this information with neighbors and visitors along the river, particularly anyone who may not receive these notifications.
Questions may be directed to Newaygo County Emergency Services at 231-689-7354.
