FYI – You may get calls or questions on both of these events happening today. Here is more information.
The City of Johnston Parks Department will be conducting a prescribed burn near Terra Park today in the Beaver Creek Natural Resources Area. If you see smoke near 6300 Pioneer Parkway, do not be alarmed. The burn should last between 9 am and 3:30 pm. The Parks and Recreation Department uses prescribed fire as a land management technique to control invasive species, stimulate grasses and forbs and to remove duff layers. In nature, fire is essential to maintain the integrity of the native prairie and woodland plant species. Fire is a natural occurrence that helps the plant and animal communities in a native area.
The City of Johnston, in coordination with Polk County Emergency Management and RACOM, will test severe weather sirens throughout our community on Friday at 10 am. During recent testing, we found that emergency signals are unable to activate four of the city’s eight sirens, but we are hopeful a permanent resolution will take place Friday. The sirens you will hear Friday morning are only a test and no severe weather is expected. Please do not call 911 if you hear the sirens. We will update you as we know more about the results of Friday’s testing. Thank you for your cooperation.
All of this information is on our website + social media as well.
Thanks,
Emily Price
City of Johnston Communications