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Always prepared

We work hard to keep our plants – and our communities – safe.

Notice of Scheduled Outdoor Warning Siren Test

As part of our commitment to keep our communities safe and informed, we maintain a network of outdoor warning sirens around each of our nuclear plants. To ensure the sirens are functioning properly, we are required by regulation to audibly test sirens once each quarter.

Outdoor warning sirens will tested around each of our nuclear stations on April 8, 2020, to enhance our ability to notify the public in the unlikely event of an emergency. Sirens will sound at approximately 11:50 a.m. around Oconee, McGuire and Catawba Nuclear Stations, 10-11 a.m. around Brunswick and Harris Nuclear Plants and 1-5 p.m. around Robinson Nuclear Plant. At this time, sirens will be sounded at full-volume for 3 minutes. No public action is needed during these tests.

We recognize this is an unprecedented time in our nation, and we are focused on the health and safety of our employees and our communities. Our employees work each day to ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of our power plants to meet the needs of many people, which includes confirming equipment, including outdoor warning sirens, is available if needed.
 

Nuclear power plants

Safety and security are the highest priority at all Duke Energy-operated nuclear power plants. Our nuclear plants were designed with redundant and diverse safety systems to ensure the safe, secure operation of the stations every day.

Always prepared

We always expect our nuclear stations to operate safely and we work hard to keep our plants – and our communities – safe. But it's smart to be prepared. Here are some quick tips on what to do to be prepared. More detailed information on creating a family emergency plan can be found at ready.gov.

  • Keep extra batteries for flashlights and radios

  • Make advanced plans for special needs

  • Learn your state and local govt's emergency plan

  • Take two pairs of clothes and two blankets per person

  • Remember medicine and/or prescriptions

  • Have a form of ID with your address on hand

Learn more

Nuclear Security and Emergency Planning

Safety and security are the highest priority at all Duke Energy-operated nuclear power plants. Learn more about nuclear safety and security, as well as plant specific emergency planning information.

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