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Sirens
Background
Entergy performs periodic tests to ensure each siren's operability, although Federal Emergency Management Agency guidelines require just one annual full-volume test of the current operating siren system.
The 156 sirens are located in a 10-mile emergency planning zone surrounding Indian Point, including 79 in Westchester; 51 in Rockland; 16 in Orange; 10 in Putnam County.
During an emergency at Indian Point, the counties would sound all 156 sirens simultaneously for four minutes at full volume, alerting the public to listen to Emergency Alert System broadcasts on local radio or television stations for further information and instructions. Sounding the sirens is a signal for residents to listen to EAS broadcasts for important information. It is NOT a signal to evacuate.
The EAS message broadcast also will activate tone alert radios located at pre-designated facilities.
EAS radio and television stations are listed in the booklet "Community Emergency Planning for Indian Point: A Guide for You and Your Family," which is mailed to households located within 10 miles of Indian Point. Booklets are available through your local county emergency management office. To receive copies of the booklet, contact:
- Westchester County Office of Emergency Management - 1-800-942-1452
- Rockland County Office of Fire and Emergency Services- 1-800-942-1450
- Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services - 1-800-942-1457
- Orange County Office of Emergency Management- 1-800-942-7136
Indian Point Energy Center, in Buchanan, N.Y., generates approximately 2,140 megawatts of electricity for customers largely in Westchester County and New York City.
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