Sound Of Sirens: New Indian Point Full Volume Test Scheduled

Hudson Valley residents are being told to not be alarmed when they hear an upcoming test of the Indian Point sirens that will sound throughout numerous counties.

A test of the Indian Point sirens has been scheduled, officials say.
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Ben Crnic

06/13/2023 6:00 a.m.

The test is scheduled for Wednesday, June 14 at around 10:30 a.m., according to Westchester County government officials.

The sirens will be heard in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, and Orange Counties, officials said, adding that no action is needed from the public.

The sirens were installed to alert the public of any emergency at the former nuclear plant, and the loud, high-pitched alarm would sound continuously for four minutes if there were an actual crisis, according to county officials.

The sirens are not a signal to evacuate but are instead intended to alert the public to tune in to an EAS radio or TV station to learn important information.

Alarms are located in a ten-mile circle around Indian Point, which is located in the village of Buchanan in the town of Cortlandt.

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