Indian Point sirens were tested in Westchester,
Rockland, Putnam and Orange counties today around 10:30 a.m.
170 out 172 sirens passed, while two failed - one in
Rockland and one in Westchester.
Even though
the plants are closed, the tests are continuing as part of the emergency
planning process. They still
test the sirens because there is spent fuel in the buildings.
Indian
Point Unit 3 was shut down on April 30, while Unit 2 was shut down in April
2020. Holtec International is decommissioning the facility. Officials expect those siren tests
to continue quarterly until late 2023.
In an actual emergency, the sirens would sound to alert the public to
tune in to a local radio or television station for important information and
directions.
Viewers took to
social media confirming they heard the noise ring off. Dan Blumburg says, "Nothing
like a 4 minute long siren to remind you that you have a headache -- not to
mention that even tho Indian Point is no longer producing electricity, the
spent rods remain on site."