Sirens to activate briefly, no cause for public concern
BAXLEY – The Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant will conduct the annual test of its emergency notification system Tuesday, Dec. 8 beginning about 10 a.m. All 80 sirens located within a 10-mile radius of the plant will be activated. The test is not a cause for concern and requires no action on the part of the public.
Plant Hatch to conduct emergency siren test Tuesday, Dec. 8
As the test begins at 10 a.m., the plant’s sirens will activate and sound for approximately three minutes. Immediately before and after the siren activation the CODE RED automated notification system will contact area residents via telephone. If this were an actual emergency, the message would advise residents of any precautionary measures required.
In an actual emergency, sirens would be a signal for residents to tune to their local Emergency Alert System radio or TV station. County officials would then use these stations to provide instructions to the public. The sirens are NOT an indication that residents should leave the area.
This event is part of an annual simulated event conducted by Plant Hatch in cooperation with the states of Georgia and Appling, Jeff Davis, Tattnall and Toombs counties.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), one of the nation’s largest generators of electricity. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company’s promise to 2.4 million customers in all but four of Georgia’s 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, 21st century coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Consistently recognized as a leader in customer service, Georgia Power was recently ranked highest in overall business customer satisfaction among large utilities in the South by J.D. Power and Associates. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower) and Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower).
In an actual emergency, sirens would be a signal for residents to tune to their local Emergency Alert System radio or TV station. County officials would then use these stations to provide instructions to the public. The sirens are NOT an indication that residents should leave the area.
This event is part of an annual simulated event conducted by Plant Hatch in cooperation with the states of Georgia and Appling, Jeff Davis, Tattnall and Toombs counties.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), one of the nation’s largest generators of electricity. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company’s promise to 2.4 million customers in all but four of Georgia’s 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, 21st century coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Consistently recognized as a leader in customer service, Georgia Power was recently ranked highest in overall business customer satisfaction among large utilities in the South by J.D. Power and Associates. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower) and Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower).
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