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Indian Point Siren Test To Ring Out In Buchanan: Here's When Indian Point Siren Test To Ring Out In Buchanan: Here's When
Indian Point Siren Test To Ring Out In Buchanan: Here's When Officials in the Hudson Valley have announced a test of the Indian Point sirens that will be heard from several counties.  The test of the Indian Point Energy Center siren system has been scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 13 at around 10:30 a.m., Croton-on-Hudson village officials announced.  The drill will be able to be heard by residents in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Orange Counties, and will test sirens surrounding Indian Point, which is located in Buchanan in the town of Cortlandt. Officials said that residents should not be alarmed by the test, as no action from th…
Indian Point Siren 'Full Volume Test' To Sound In Cortlandt Indian Point Siren 'Full Volume Test' To Sound In Cortlandt
Indian Point Siren 'Full Volume Test' To Sound In Cortlandt A full-volume test of the Indian Point sirens has been scheduled in the Hudson Valley and will be no cause for alarm.  The test of the Indian Point Energy Center siren system will be held on Wednesday, March 15 between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., according to the Peekskill Police Department.  The drill will test sirens throughout the 10-mile emergency planning zone surrounding Indian Point, which is located in Buchanan in the town of Cortlandt. Sirens in both Westchester and Orange counties will be tested during the full-system activation test, which will involve the sirens sounding sim…
Indian Point Sirens Test Scheduled For This Week Indian Point Sirens Test Scheduled For This Week
Indian Point Sirens Test Scheduled For This Week Indian Point Energy Center, located in Buchanan, will test its sirens this week. The test is scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, the village of Croton-on-Hudson announced. The sirens test will impact Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Orange counties, officials said. "The siren sounding is ONLY A TEST," officials said. "No action by the public is necessary." Officials said if there was a real emergency at the facility, the sirens would sound continuously at full volume for four minutes, and then there would be an activation of the Emergency Alert System on radio and te…
New Test Of Indian Point Sirens Scheduled In Buchanan New Test Of Indian Point Sirens Scheduled In Buchanan
New Test Of Indian Point Sirens Scheduled In Buchanan Despite being closed down, there will be a test of the Indian Point Energy Center emergency notification sirens during a test of the system in Buchanan in Westchester this week. The test will happen at approximately 10:30 a.m.. on Wednesday, May 25, with sirens being sounded at full volume, which is expected to be heard in parts of Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Putnam counties. The sirens are expected to sound through approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday. Officials noted that, because this is a test, the public is not required to respond when they hear the siren. “This sounding is only…
New Test Of Sirens Scheduled For Indian Point In Cortlandt New Test Of Sirens Scheduled For Indian Point In Cortlandt
New Test Of Sirens Scheduled For Indian Point In Cortlandt Despite being closed down, there will be a test of the Indian Point Energy Center emergency notification sirens during a test of the system in Buchanan in Westchester this week. Original story - Official Indian Point Closure Set The test will happen at approximately 10:30 a.m.. on Wednesday, March 23, with sirens being sounded at full volume, which is expected to be heard in parts of Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Putnam counties. Sirens are expected to sound through approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday morning in the Hudson Valley Officials noted that, because this is a test, the publi…
New Test With Sirens Sounding At Full Volume Scheduled For Indian Point New Test With Sirens Sounding At Full Volume Scheduled For Indian Point
New Test With Sirens Sounding At Full Volume Scheduled For Indian Point Gone, but not forgotten. Despite being closed down, there will be a test of the Indian Point Energy Center emergency notification sirens during a test of the system in Buchanan in Westchester this week. Original story - Official Indian Point Closure Set The test will happen at approximately 10:30 a.m.. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, with sirens being sounded at full volume, which is expected to be heard in parts of Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Putnam counties. Officials noted that, because this is a test, the public is not required to respond when they hear the siren. “This sounding is onl…
New Test With Sirens Sounding At Full Volume Scheduled For Indian Point New Test With Sirens Sounding At Full Volume Scheduled For Indian Point
New Test With Sirens Sounding At Full Volume Scheduled For Indian Point Gone, but not forgotten. Despite being closed down, there will be a test of the Indian Point Energy Center emergency notification sirens during a test of the system in Buchanan in Westchester this week. Earlier story - Official Indian Point Closure Set The test will happen between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25, with sirens being sounded at full volume, which is expected to be heard in parts of Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Putnam counties. Officials noted that, because this is a test, the public is not required to respond when they hear the siren. “This sounding is only…
Despite Shutdown, New Siren Test Scheduled For Indian Point Despite Shutdown, New Siren Test Scheduled For Indian Point
Despite Shutdown, New Siren Test Scheduled For Indian Point Gone, but not forgotten. Despite being closed down, there will be a test of the Indian Point Energy Center emergency notification sirens during a test of the system in Buchanan this week. Earlier story - Official Indian Point Closure Set The test will happen at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 11, with sirens being sounded at full volume, which is expected to be heard in parts of Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Putnam counties. Officials noted that, because this is a test, the public is not required to respond when they hear the siren. “This sounding is only a test,” official…
Indian Point Sirens Will Sound At Full Volume For Four Minutes During Quarterly Test Indian Point Sirens Will Sound At Full Volume For Four Minutes During Quarterly Test
Indian Point Sirens Will Sound At Full Volume For Four Minutes During Quarterly Test There will be a test of the Indian Point Energy Center emergency notification sirens during a regularly scheduled quarterly test of the system in Buchanan this week. Between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., on Wednesday, March 24, officials will conduct the test, which will involve sounding the sirens at full volume for approximately four minutes in Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Putnam counties. Officials noted that, because this is a test, the public is not required to respond when they hear the siren. “Please note that sirens are not a signal to evacuate,” Entergy stated. “In an actual emerg…
Indian Point Sirens Will Sound At Full Volume For Four Minutes During Quarterly Test Indian Point Sirens Will Sound At Full Volume For Four Minutes During Quarterly Test
Indian Point Sirens Will Sound At Full Volume For Four Minutes During Quarterly Test There will be a test of the Indian Point Energy Center emergency notification sirens during a regularly scheduled quarterly test of the system in Buchanan this week. Between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., on Thursday, Oct. 15, officials will conduct the test, which will involve sounding the sirens at full volume for approximately four minutes in Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Putnam counties. Officials noted that, because this is a test, the public is not required to respond when they hear the siren. “Please note that sirens are not a signal to evacuate,” Entergy stated. “In an actual emergen…
Sirens Will Sound At Full Blast During Indian Point Test Sirens Will Sound At Full Blast During Indian Point Test
Sirens Will Sound At Full Blast During Indian Point Test It's not a signal to evacuate or cause for alarm. Sirens will be heard at full blast in the area on Wednesday, Aug. 26. The quarterly test of Indian Point Energy Center's nuclear power plant warning system will take place for approximately 4 minutes between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., sounding sirens at full volume. Even in an emergency, Entergy said that the sirens are not a sign to evacuate, but rather to tune into a local Emergency Alert System radio or television station for further directions. The stations are listed in an emergency planning booklet sent to all residences within 10 miles o…
Indian Point Siren Test Scheduled Indian Point Siren Test Scheduled
Indian Point Siren Test Scheduled Don’t be alarmed, it’s just a test. There will be a test of the Indian Point Energy Center emergency notification sirens during a regularly scheduled quarterly test of the system in Buchanan this week. Between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., on Wednesday, May. 27, officials will conduct the test, which will involve sounding the sirens at full-volume for approximately four minutes in Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Putnam counties. Officials noted that, because this is a test, the public is not required to respond when they hear the siren. “Please note that sirens are not a signal to evacuate,”…
State AG Cites 'Multiple, Grave Concerns' Over Indian Point Nuclear Plant Decommissioning State AG Cites 'Multiple, Grave Concerns' Over Indian Point Nuclear Plant Decommissioning
State AG Cites 'Multiple, Grave Concerns' Over Indian Point Nuclear Plant Decommissioning New York State Attorney General Letitia James has expressed “multiple, grave concerns” about the decommissioning of Indian Point Energy Center in Westchester. On Thursday, Jan. 23, it was announced that the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission accepted an application from the owner of Indian Point to transfer the power plant to Holtec International for decommissioning. In response, James spoke out with her concerns over Holtec’s lack of experience. “It is essential that the decommissioning of Indian Point be rapid, complete, and safe,” she said in a statement. “In that light, I have mult…
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Around The Towns:  Indian Point Closure Meeting(s), New City Manager, MLK Day Commemoration Around The Towns:  Indian Point Closure Meeting(s), New City Manager, MLK Day Commemoration
Around The Towns: Indian Point Closure Meeting(s), New City Manager, MLK Day Commemoration This story has been updated. The second meeting of the Indian Point Nuclear Decommissioning Citizen Advisory Panel is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 15. Meanwhile, two state lawmakers are calling for public decommissioning meetings sponsored by the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Among the public officials attending Wednesday's meeting will be village of Buchanan Mayor Theresa Knickerbocker and town of Cortlandt Supervisor Linda Puglisi. The Jan. 15 discussion will entail preparing for the closure and eventual decommissioning of the Indian Point Energy Center by next year. The …
Entergy Asks For OK To Transfer Indian Point's License Entergy Asks For OK To Transfer Indian Point's License
Entergy Asks For OK To Transfer Indian Point's License Entergy Corporation has asked for approval to transfer the license of Indian Point Energy Center, officials say. A License Transfer Application was filed with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission through the affiliates of Entergy Corporation and Holtec International on Friday, Nov. 22. The application requests approval for the transfer of the NRC licenses for the Indian Point Energy Center to Holtec following the permanent shut down of the last unit by April 30, 2021. Holtec officials plan to initiate the decommissioning at Indian Point after regulatory approvals and transaction close, a…
Indian Point Schedules Siren Testing Indian Point Schedules Siren Testing
Indian Point Schedules Siren Testing Don’t be alarmed, it’s just a test. There will be a test of the Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan emergency notification sirens during a regularly scheduled quarterly test of the system. At approximately 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, Oct. 29, officials will conduct the test, which will involve sounding the sirens at full-volume for approximately four minutes in Westchester, Rockland, Orange and Putnam counties. Officials noted that, because this is a test, the public is not required to respond when they hear the siren. “Please note that sirens are not a signal to evacuate,” Entergy stated.…
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Around The Towns: Active Shooter Defense, Indian Point Closure, Biaggi Speaks, Buchwald Lauded Around The Towns: Active Shooter Defense, Indian Point Closure, Biaggi Speaks, Buchwald Lauded
Around The Towns: Active Shooter Defense, Indian Point Closure, Biaggi Speaks, Buchwald Lauded Westchester County will offer additional training sessions for residents to learn the strategies and skills to survive if an active shooter attacked their workplace or another public venue. Known as Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE), training classes will be offered on Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. The training is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required. “Active Shooter incidents continue to occur around the nation and we want to provide our residents with practical guida…
Siren Test, Force-On-Force Drills Will Be Held At Indian Point Siren Test, Force-On-Force Drills Will Be Held At Indian Point
Siren Test, Force-On-Force Drills Will Be Held At Indian Point A series of force-on-force drills, as well as a quarterly siren test, will take place at Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan, officials announced. These security drills are being held by Buchanan-Entergy on Tuesday, June 18 and will use weapons that “simulate the sound of actual gunfire,” officials say. Local law enforcement has been notified, however, during the evening, officials say those near the site may hear the sound of simulated gunfire while participants are carrying out the drills. Entergy will use a technical innovation to carry out the force-on-force drills. Referred to as “…
Force-On-Force Drills Will Be Held At Indian Point Force-On-Force Drills Will Be Held At Indian Point
Force-On-Force Drills Will Be Held At Indian Point A series of force-on-force drills will take place at Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan, officials announced. The security drills are being held by Buchanan-Entergy on Tuesday, June 18 and will use weapons that “simulate the sound of actual gunfire,” officials say. Local law enforcement has been notified, however, during the evening, officials say those near the site may hear the sound of simulated gunfire while participants are carrying out the drills. Entergy will use a technical innovation to carry out the drills. Referred to as “MILES” gear (‘Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement Sy…
Evening Drills Using Weapons That Simulate Sound Of Gunfire Will Be Conducted At Indian Point Evening Drills Using Weapons That Simulate Sound Of Gunfire Will Be Conducted At Indian Point
Evening Drills Using Weapons That Simulate Sound Of Gunfire Will Be Conducted At Indian Point Security drills using weapons that simulate the sound of actual gunfire will be conducted at the Indian Point Energy Center, Entergy announced. During the drills, scheduled during the evenings of Tuesday, May 7 and Thursday, May 16 persons near the site may hear the sound of simulated gunfire as participants carry out the activities. Local law enforcement has been notified about the drills, Entergy said Entergy will be using a technical innovation for the drills known as “MILES” gear, or Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement Systems.  The systems involve the use of laser “bullets…
New York Times Spotlights Big Changes Coming To Buchanan New York Times Spotlights Big Changes Coming To Buchanan
New York Times Spotlights Big Changes Coming To Buchanan When the Indian Point nuclear reactors close in three years, the village of Buchanan is expected to lose half its revenue. But that hasn’t caused an exodus, thanks to relatively affordable housing, The New York Times reported in this real estate article.  The southern half of Buchanan, a tiny northern is crisscrossed by leafy streets lined with well-tended homes. The northern half is another story: an industrial expanse that includes Con Edison switchyards, a gypsum manufacturing facility and Entergy’s Indian Point Energy Center, with its domed nuclear reactors set on 240 riverfront acres. …
Final Refueling Starts At Indian Point Final Refueling Starts At Indian Point
Final Refueling Starts At Indian Point Control room operators shut down Indian Point Energy Center’s Unit 2 nuclear power plant Monday to begin the final scheduled refueling and maintenance outage before its closure in April 2020. During the outage, Entergy is investing more than $75 million in the plant, reinforcing the company’s commitment to safe and secure operations until its shutdown, officials said. Unit 2 was online generating electricity more than 96 percent of the time since its prior refueling outage concluded in June 2016.  Unit 3, which remains in service at full power, will conduct its final refueling outage next …
Siren Test Scheduled For Indian Point Covering Four Counties Siren Test Scheduled For Indian Point Covering Four Counties
Siren Test Scheduled For Indian Point Covering Four Counties The Indian Point Energy Center emergency notification sirens will sound during a regular quarterly test of the system on Wednesday, Feb. 14 between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. As part of this test, sirens will sound at full-volume for approximately four minutes in Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Putnam counties. Because this is only a test, the public is not required to respond during the siren sounding, Entergy said.
Entergy Reaches Deal With Union On Indian Point Contract Entergy Reaches Deal With Union On Indian Point Contract
Entergy Reaches Deal With Union On Indian Point Contract A possible strike by workers at the Indian Point nuclear power plant in Northern Westchester has been averted. Entergy announced early Wednesday morning that it has reached an agreement with the Utility Workers Union of America Local 1-2 on a new four-year contract for the union’s approximately 330 workers at the Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan. Indian Point now has a total of nearly 1,000 employees. The agreement between Entergy and union leadership will have to be approved by the union membership in a vote that is expected to take place within the next few weeks.  Terms of the co…
Indian Point Workers Authorize Strike Indian Point Workers Authorize Strike
Indian Point Workers Authorize Strike Employees of Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan could be going on strike as early as next week. More than 300 members of Local 1-2, the Utility Workers of America, which represents employees of the nuclear power plant in Northern Westchester, voted to authorize a strike on Thursday. Their contract expires on Wednesday and a strike could happen as early as next week. Employees said they are seeking a new collective bargaining agreement that would extend to the plant's closing. Indian Point is set to close in 2020 and 2021 after Entergy, which owns Indian Point said it was closing down th…