LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The warning sirens installed in several south county communities will be tested this week.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office/Office of Emergency Services will conduct the testing of the emergency warning system beginning at noon Saturday, April 13, coinciding with the Cobb Area Council’s Cobb Safe event.

The sirens are located in the Anderson Springs, Cobb Mountain, Loch Lomond and Middletown areas.

This test is being conducted to assure the functionality of the warning sirens.

During the test additional messaging will be sent out as a reminder.

The sheriff’s office encourages community members to make sure their email addresses is entered into the LakeCoAlerts system. Visit the site here and sign in to your account or establish a new account to receive notifications.