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August 25, 2010 Siren Test results

Entergy performed a full volume test of the Indian Point Energy Center sirens on Wednesday at approximately 10:30 a.m. The siren test was 100% successful– all 172 of the sirens in the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone around Indian Point sounded.

Entergy To Test Indian Point Siren System On Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Entergy plans to test the Indian Point siren system in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam and Orange counties on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 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 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

May 5, 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 99.4% successful, yielding near perfect results - 171 of the 172 of the sirens in the 10 miles around Indian Point sounded.

ENTERGY TO TEST INDIAN POINT SIREN SYSTEM
WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2010

BUCHANAN, N.Y. – The Indian Point Energy Center emergency notification sirens will sound on Wednesday, May 5 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

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