May 2nd The Ginna Nuclear Power Plant in Wayne County will be testing its 96 sirens at 9:30am for about 3-5 minutes.
Warning sirens surrounding the R.E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant are tested weekly. Annual full sound testing is conducted on the first Tuesday of May.
Warning Sirens
Communities across the United States may use outdoor warning sirens for many purposes. Sirens are not exclusive to nuclear power facilities. Sirens are designed to warn the public of many hazards, including fires. The warning sirens for the R.E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ), when activated, emit a four-minute steady sound. If you hear a siren, you should tune to one of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) stations listed in this site for official information.
