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Issue / Strategy ID #
NOI-3
Strategy Type
Geographic Area
Strategy
Emergency Sirens from Keesler Medical Center Ambulances
The required testing of Keesler Medical Center ambulance sirens at the beginning of every shift change at 5:30 a . m . and 5:30 p . m . creates residential neighbors in the Oak Park neighborhood .
NOI-3A
Stud
Study Area
Leverage Daytime Testing or Minimize Nighttime Testing
To the extent possible , the sirens testing should be maximized during daytime hours starting at a later time in the morning ( 6:30 a . m . or 7:00 a . m .) to minimize the nuisance of noise generated by night training .
NOI-3B
Stud
Study Area
Review , Alter , And Update Testing Activities For Ambulance Sirens
Keesler AFB should consider altering testing schedules for the ambulance sirens to minimize
noise to the neighboring communities based on weather conditions .
NOI-3C
Stud
Study Area
Alternate Testing Location
Keesler AFB should consider siren testing at an alternate remote location on the base to
reduce the sound transmission outside the installation .
NOI-4
Noise from Commercial Truck Traffic
Commercial truck traffic using the temporary commercial gate on Bayview Street creates noise which impacts the adjacent residential neigh neighborhood .
NOI-4A
Proj
Study Area
The permanent solution to this issue is the new commercial gate relocation project . Therefore ,
this issue is adequately addressed through current tools and no further action is needed .
Timeframe to Initiate
Short Term
Short Term
Short Term
Gulf Regional Planning
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