City of Boiling Spring Lakes issued the following announcement on Oct. 8.
The Brunswick Nuclear Plant will hold a full volume three minute siren test on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
From Duke Energy's website: Emergency warning sirens are tested regularly to ensure they work properly. Testing is part of normal maintenance. No public action is necessary. The tests take place at specific dates and times (listed below) to minimize inconvenience for plant neighbors.
If you hear sirens and are not sure if it is a test or an emergency, tune to a local radio or television station l(see link below for list). During an emergency, these stations stop regular programming to provide information to the public. It is important to note that sirens may not necessarily be heard inside homes or businesses.
Remember, hearing a siren does NOT mean you should evacuate. Local radio and television stations will provide information and instructions on what to do.
Siren Test Dates: Annual full-volume tests (3 minutes) 2021: Oct. 13
Regularly scheduled siren testing takes place on Wednesdays. Additional testing may occur at other times as part of ongoing maintenance.
You can visit Duke Energy's Emergency Preparedness webpage here.
Original source can be found here.
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