Emergency Preparedness Resources -
Warning Sirens
The City of Milpitas has Warning Sirens in the NW and SW parts of Milpitas. If you hear the siren at a time other than its regular annual test which is announced on Radio AM 1620, Cable Channel 15, and the City Website:
- Stop what you are doing.
- Stay calm.
- Listen for possible voice announcements.
- Go to a safe place, close all doors and windows, turn off air-conditioning/heating.
- Turn on the radio or television, (such as 1620 AM, or Channel 15 on Comcast Cable) for important information provided by the City.
- Avoid using the telephone. Do not call 9-1-1, unless you have a life-threatening emergency.
The cities Teleminder service may be utilized to contact residents or businesses via the telephone with recorded emergency information.
Click here to return to the main page and find out how you and your employees can be prepared for an emergency. You can also learn what to do in response to a specific disaster.
| Office of Emergency Services | Hours: |
| 777 South Main Street | Monday-Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm |
| Phone: (408) 586-2810 | |
| For Emergencies Dial: 911 |