LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK, NJ — Yesterday’s activation of the siren system at the Salem and Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations was a routine test, not a cause for alarm. The test occurred at approximately 7:20 PM on Tuesday, July 2, and was part of the regular safety procedures mandated by federal regulations.
Quarterly tests of the full siren system are conducted on the first Tuesday of January, April, July, and October. These tests are supplemented by silent tests twice a month, ensuring the system’s functionality in case of an actual emergency. No action by the public was required during this test.
The sirens serve as a crucial component of the Alert and Notification System for the nuclear facilities, which are located in New Jersey and Delaware. In total, there are 35 sirens in New Jersey and 37 in Delaware, designed to notify nearby residents to seek further instructions from Emergency Alert System messages if an actual emergency occurs.
Residents seeking additional information or the yearly siren testing schedule can refer to the PSEG Emergency Plan Information Calendar, distributed within the 10-mile emergency planning zones. For further details, New Jersey residents can visit www.ready.nj.gov, and Delaware residents can contact 1-877-729-3362 or visit www.dema.delaware.gov.
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