Federal Signal 2001-130 | Short Alert | Pasadena, Texas

On Saturday, August 23, 2025, the city of Pasadena conducted the weekly test of their outdoor warning system. The test consisted of a 1 minute alert.

I'm back after a little break! I had planned to reshoot the Cottonwood Park siren in Deer Park since they had switched to alert, but I decided I wanted to film another unit in Pasadena since I hadn't been able to in some time.

It was very loud, and there was a family playing baseball underneath it on the little court they have. They jumped. It was a fantastic test.

OTHER ENTHUSIASTS PRESENT:
‪None

TEST TIME:
12:00:05 PM

SIREN INFORMATION:
Siren Model: Federal Signal 2001-130
Siren Controller: Federal Signal FC
Siren Unit Number & Location: Siren #5 - Red Bluff Park, Pasadena, TX

PASADENA INFORMATION:
When does Pasadena test?
Every Saturday at Noon, Central Time

How long are sirens activated and what signal?
Pasadena runs their sirens for a 1 minute alert each test. 3 minutes in emergencies.

What are these sirens used for?
Chemical emergencies, weather alerts, etc.