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|title = Williamsville Warning System | |title = Williamsville Warning System | ||
|image = [[File: | |image = [[File:Williamsville IL Park.JPG|thumbnail]] | ||
|caption = 2001-SRN located at the village park. | |caption = 2001-SRN located at the village park. | ||
|type = Village | |type = Village | ||
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===1992 Install=== | ===1992 Install=== | ||
In 1992, the village installed 3 2001-SRNs. The locations included the park, behind Smiths Hardwood and in the Knollwood subdivision slightly north of Sherman. The sirens were equipped with battery backup | In 1992, the village installed 3 2001-SRNs. The locations included the park, behind Smiths Hardwood and in the Knollwood subdivision slightly north of Sherman. The sirens were equipped with battery backup . Please note that exact install year is unknown. 1992 was mentioned at a board meeting when a complaint was brought up about a siren by a property owner. More on this below | ||
===2007 Install=== | ===2007 Install=== | ||
Around 2007, a new 2001-130 was installed at the community center providing better coverage for the middle and north portion of town. The siren is AC only but looks like it's connected to the generator at the community center. This siren was also installed with one way radio control. | Around 2007, a new 2001-130 was installed at the community center providing better coverage for the middle and north portion of town. The siren is AC only but looks like it's connected to the generator at the community center. This siren was also installed with one way radio control. | ||
===2016 | ===2016 Update=== | ||
In 2012, the owner of Smiths Hardwood came to the village board with a complaint about the siren behind his property. According to him, in 1992, he was originally was ok with the village installing the siren behind his property, just outside his property boundaries. However, after he had his property boundaries resurveyed, it was found that the siren was inside his property boundaries and wanted it to be moved. At this time, the village looked into upgrading the sirens to be narrow band compliant. | In 2012, the owner of Smiths Hardwood came to the village board with a complaint about the siren behind his property. According to him, in 1992, he was originally was ok with the village installing the siren behind his property, just outside his property boundaries. However, after he had his property boundaries resurveyed, it was found that the siren was inside his property boundaries and wanted it to be moved. At this time, the village looked into upgrading the sirens to be narrow band compliant. | ||
In late 2016, the siren behind Smiths Hardwood was moved to just south of Loves Truck stop on the west side of I-55 to provide coverage out there. Radio activation was also added to this siren. A new 2001-130 with battery backup was installed between the school and new fire station due east roughly half a mile of the former Smith Hardwood location. There is no visible radio antenna on this unit and it has also developed a nasty lean. | In late 2016, the siren behind Smiths Hardwood was moved to just south of Loves Truck stop on the west side of I-55 to provide coverage out there. Radio activation was also added to this siren. A new 2001-130 with battery backup was installed between the school and new fire station due east roughly half a mile of the former Smith Hardwood location. There is no visible radio antenna on this unit and it has also developed a nasty lean. | ||
The 2001-SRN in the Knollwood subdivision has the same antenna as the one by Loves Truck Stop. The 2001-SRN at the park doesn't have any visible antenna on it but appears to have a stub on top of the control box, possibly an integrated radio antenna. | |||
The testing policy and who sets off the system is unknown at this moment. | |||
Revision as of 04:50, 5 February 2019
| Williamsville Warning System | |
 2001-SRN located at the village park. | |
| Type | Village |
|---|---|
| Location | Williamsville, Illinois |
| Date installed | 1992-2016 |
| Status | Active |
| Testing dates | First Tuesday of the month |
| Testing times | 10:00 AM |
The Williamsville Warning System is a system comprising of 5 2001 series sirens. The system covers the Village Williamsville.
History
Not much is known about sirens prior to the 2001s installation. However, a photo on Illinois Fire Trucks shows a Sterling behind the fire station and a Darley Model 3 installed on the water tower. The water tower was demolished prior to 1983 and the fate of the Darley is unknown. When the Sterling was removed is also unknown athough it is assumed after either the fire station became the police station or when the 2001s were installed in the early 1990s.
1992 Install
In 1992, the village installed 3 2001-SRNs. The locations included the park, behind Smiths Hardwood and in the Knollwood subdivision slightly north of Sherman. The sirens were equipped with battery backup . Please note that exact install year is unknown. 1992 was mentioned at a board meeting when a complaint was brought up about a siren by a property owner. More on this below
2007 Install
Around 2007, a new 2001-130 was installed at the community center providing better coverage for the middle and north portion of town. The siren is AC only but looks like it's connected to the generator at the community center. This siren was also installed with one way radio control.
2016 Update
In 2012, the owner of Smiths Hardwood came to the village board with a complaint about the siren behind his property. According to him, in 1992, he was originally was ok with the village installing the siren behind his property, just outside his property boundaries. However, after he had his property boundaries resurveyed, it was found that the siren was inside his property boundaries and wanted it to be moved. At this time, the village looked into upgrading the sirens to be narrow band compliant.
In late 2016, the siren behind Smiths Hardwood was moved to just south of Loves Truck stop on the west side of I-55 to provide coverage out there. Radio activation was also added to this siren. A new 2001-130 with battery backup was installed between the school and new fire station due east roughly half a mile of the former Smith Hardwood location. There is no visible radio antenna on this unit and it has also developed a nasty lean.
The 2001-SRN in the Knollwood subdivision has the same antenna as the one by Loves Truck Stop. The 2001-SRN at the park doesn't have any visible antenna on it but appears to have a stub on top of the control box, possibly an integrated radio antenna.
The testing policy and who sets off the system is unknown at this moment.