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Indian Point Schedules Test Of Sirens
Authorities said the sounding of the sirens is only a test and not a signal to evacuate.
BUCHANAN, NY — A test of the Indian Point sirens in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam and Orange counties will take place Wednesday, Sept. 13.
The sirens will sound around 10:30 a.m., according to officials.
Authorities said this is only a test and not a signal to evacuate.
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If there were an emergency at the nuclear power plant, the sirens would be sounded continuously at full volume for four minutes, followed by activation of the Emergency Alert System on radio and television stations to broadcast important information and instructions.
The emergency stations are listed in the emergency planning booklet mailed to households and businesses in the emergency planning zone around the plant.
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An electronic version of the booklet is posted here.
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