by Julien Desrayaud
Buchanan, NY -- The emergency siren system around NewYork's Indian Point nuclear power plant has easily passed its
latest test. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission and plant owner Entergy Nuclear discovered each of its 172 sirens sounded during the Thursday morning test. The 100 percent score follows a poor result five weeks ago for the sirens scattered through New York City's northern suburbs.
Obvious Improvement
Last September's test scored at about 90 percent, which is below the recommended percentage. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission demands a 94 percent average over a year. The sirens are meant to warn residents within 10 miles of the plant in Buchanan that there is an emergency.
The siren system went into service last year allowing local residents to evacuate if something were to occur at the nuclear power plant.
