Old and new sirens sit side-by-side on Limerick Center Road, Limerick PA.
LIMERICK PA – Exelon Nuclear is expected to conduct its routine test Monday, the Labor Day holiday (Sept. 6, 2010), at 2 p.m. of emergency siren systems surrounding the Limerick Generating Station. Residents near the plant may hear a steady tone for a period of 3 minutes.
The test is performed on the first Monday of each month as part of Exelon’s emergency preparedness program.
- This event has been added to The Post calendar.
The sirens are one of several methods emergency management authorities use to notify the public of emergencies such as fires, floods, tornadoes, hazardous material releases, or nuclear energy plant events.
Additional information on emergency preparedness can be found at the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency website.
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Do they plan to remove the old gear? Let’s not let them leave it in place to rust and fall on peoples yards, lawns, and streets.