Heads up for Petaluma residents: The County of Sonoma and the City of Petaluma will be running a targeted emergency alert test this Monday, February 9th.
If you’re in east or west Petaluma between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m., don’t be alarmed if your phone lets out a loud blast similar to an Amber Alert.
This is strictly a test of the Wireless Emergency Alert system and not an evacuation exercise. Officials say it’s a great time to double-check that your phone’s emergency settings are turned on and that you know your specific evacuation zone before a real emergency hits.