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Oxford Frozen Foods Alarm Test - Tuesday July 15, 2025 12:00

Published: July 14, 2025

Oxford Frozen Foods is planning on testing the town alarm Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 12:00 Noon.

Plase see information from Oxford Frozen Foods below for further details:

TOWN OF OXFORD

AMMONIA ALARM TESTING BULLETIN

Quarterly Alarm Test Dates

The Town’s Ammonia Emergency Alarm System is tested quarterly on the third Tuesday of January, April, July, and October.

During testing, the alarm will sound at 12:00 p.m. (noon) for approximately 3 minutes to ensure the system is functioning and residents are familiar with the alarm tone.

What to Do If You Hear the Alarm Outside of Testing Times:

1. Stay Calm and Take Shelter Immediately

If indoors:

• Shelter in place.
• Close all windows and doors.
• Turn off heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) systems to prevent outside air from entering.

If outdoors:

• Do not approach the facility.
• Seek shelter in the nearest enclosed building, preferably upwind of the facility.
• If shelter is unavailable, cover your mouth and nose with a cloth and move away from the area.

2. Stay Informed

• Town of Oxford Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/131654913523/
• Oxford Frozen Foods: https://www.facebook.com/oxfordfrozenfoodslimited
• Nova Scotia RCMP: https://x.com/rcmpns/, https://www.facebook.com/rcmpns
• Emergency alert services and websites

3. Do Not Call 911 Unless You Have an Emergency

• Keeping emergency lines open ensures help is available for those in immediate danger.

Emergency Preparedness Tips for Residents:

• Know your shelter-in-place location at home, work, or school.
• Keep emergency kits stocked with water, food, flashlights, radios, and first aid supplies.
• Learn the difference between test alarms and emergency alerts.