MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) -
Exelon Generation has scheduled a series of tests for its new emergency notification sirens around Three Mile Island.
Exelon recently completed the installation of 96 new sirens in the 10-mile radius around the nuclear power plant and must now test the system to meet the requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according to TMI spokesman Ralph ReSantis.
The new sirens have improved sound coverage and a battery back-up to ensure they will able operate during a power outage.
The siren system will be tested on four days in October and November, as follows:
- Thursday, Oct. 4 at 12:30 p.m. - full three minute test
- Thursday, Oct. 18 at 12:30 p.m. -- full three minute test
- Thursday, Nov. 1 - six separate tests beginning at 8 a.m. (three minutes each) In the event of inclement weather these tests will occur on Friday, Nov. 2.
- Thursday, Nov. 15 at 12:30 P.M. - full three minute test
The purpose of the sirens is to notify residents to tune into an Emergency Alert System radio or television station in case of an emergency at TMI, or tornadoes, floods, or other events requiring notification to residents.
DeSantis said a postcard announcing the test schedule has been mailed to all residents who reside within the TMI Emergency Planning Zone.
