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January 27, 2010 Siren Test results

Entergy performed a full volume test of the Indian Point Energy Center sirens today at approximately 10:30 a.m. The siren test was 97.7% successful, yielding near perfect results - 168 of the 172 of the sirens in the 10 miles around Indian Point sounded.

ENTERGY TO TEST INDIAN POINT SIREN SYSTEM
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 27, 2010

BUCHANAN, N.Y. – The Indian Point Energy Center emergency notification sirens will sound on Wednesday, Jan. 27 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.

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
  • 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 Emergency Management Office Web site – http://jic.nyalert.gov/FAQs/FAQs.aspx

December 9, 2009 Siren Test results

Entergy performed a full volume test of the Indian Point Energy Center sirens today at 10:30 a.m. The siren test was 75.8% successful. Following the test this morning, a silent test was conducted using both the battery back-up (radio frequency method) along with the cell method. This silent test resulted in 100% success.

Workers are investigating the cause of the problems with the first siren test.

Entergy to Test Indian Point Siren System on Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Entergy plans to test the Indian Point siren system in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam and Orange counties on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. During this test, all 172 sirens will sound at full volume for approximately four minutes. A test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) will immediately follow the siren test.

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

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 booklets are also posted on the Indian Point web site – www.safesecurevital.com

For additional siren information:

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

June 3, 2009 Siren Test results

Entergy performed a full volume test of the Indian Point Energy Center sirens today at 10:30 a.m. The siren test was 99.4% successful, yielding near perfect results - 171 of the 172 of the new warning sirens in the 10 miles around Indian Point sounded. This was the second of four tests required each year.

Indian Point siren test Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Entergy plans to test the Indian Point siren system in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam and Orange counties on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. During this test, all 172 sirens will sound at full volume for approximately four minutes. A test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) will immediately follow the siren test.

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

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 the Indian Point website www.safesecurevital.com.

For additional siren information:

  • Call the IPEC siren project information line at 1-800-986-5106
  • Information on Indian Point emergency planning is also posted on the New York State Emergency Management Office Web site (www.nyalert.gov/jic.aspx).

February 11, 2009 Siren Test results

Entergy performed a full volume test of the Indian Point Energy Center sirens today at 10:30 a.m. The siren test yielded perfect results - all 172 of the new warning sirens in the 10 miles around Indian Point sounded. This was the first of four tests required each year.

Indian Point siren test this Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Entergy plans to test the Indian Point siren system in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam and Orange counties on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. During this test, all 172 sirens will sound at full volume for approximately four minutes. A test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) will immediately follow the siren test.

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

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 area around Indian Point. These books are also posted the Indian Point website www.safesecurevital.com.

For additional siren information:

  • Call the IPEC siren project information line at 1-800-986-5106
  • Information on Indian Point emergency planning is also posted on the New York State Emergency Management Office Web site (www.nyalert.gov/jic.aspx).