Siren Tests Catawba
Sirens are tested regularly to ensure they are working correctly. The testing is part of normal maintenance and no public action is necessary.Sirens are tested on the second Wednesday of each quarter. Test dates for 2008 are:
- January 9
- April 9
- July 9
- October 8
Siren tests normally occur around 11:50 a.m. and last approximately three minutes. Remember, in an emergency, sirens would sound repeatedly.
For information, call Catawba Nuclear Station’s visitor center, EnergyQuest, at 1-800-777-0006, Option 1.









