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Indian Point Siren 'Full Volume Test' Scheduled Indian Point Siren 'Full Volume Test' Scheduled
Indian Point Siren 'Full Volume Test' Scheduled 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…
New Test Of Indian Point Sirens Scheduled New Test Of Indian Point Sirens Scheduled
New Test Of Indian Point Sirens Scheduled 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 Indian Point Sirens Scheduled New Test Of Indian Point Sirens Scheduled
New Test Of Indian Point Sirens Scheduled 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…
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.…
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…
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…