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Entergy to Test Indian Point Siren System Wednesday May 16

From Indian Point: BUCHANAN – The Indian Point Energy Center emergency notification sirens will sound during a test of the system on Wednesday, May 16 between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

During this test, the sirens will sound at full-volume for approximately four minutes in Westchester, Rockland, Orange and Putnam counties.

BECAUSE THIS IS ONLY A TEST, NO RESPONSE ON THE PART OF THE PUBLIC IS NECESSARY DURING THE SIREN SOUNDING.

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PLEASE REMEMBER: Sirens are not a signal to evacuate. In an actual emergency, the sirens would sound to alert the public to tune in to a local EAS radio or television station for important information and direction. These stations are listed in the emergency planning booklet mailed to households and businesses in the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone around Indian Point. These books are also posted on the Indian Point web site – www.safesecurevital.com

For additional siren information: --Visit www.safesecurevital.com

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--Call the IPEC siren project information line at 1-800-986-5106

Information on Indian Point Energy Center emergency planning is also posted on the New York State Office of Emergency Management web site – http://jic.nyalert.gov/FAQs/FAQs.aspx

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