Robinson plant to test alert notification sirens

Progress Energy will test the alert notification sirens in the 10-mile area around the H.B. Robinson Nuclear Plant, located about five miles from Hartsville, between 2 and 5 p.m. Nov. 23 in cooperation with Chesterfield, Darlington and Lee counties.

The sirens will sound at full volume for about 15 seconds at least once during the test, but may sound more than one time. Progress Energy conducts the short duration test every three months. 

In the event of an emergency at the plant, the sirens would alert the public to tune to local radio and television stations for information and instructions. The sounding of the sirens does not mean the public should evacuate, but is intended to notify the public to tune to local radio and television stations for Emergency Alert System (EAS) information and instructions.

The Emergency Alert System will not be activated during these siren tests.