Sirens on Aug. 3: This Is Only a Test

Exelon Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant will perform post-maintenance tests on two St. Mary’s County sirens.

There will be a full-cycle test of alert and notification sirens No. 41 and No. 45 in St. Mary’s on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016.

The test for Siren No. 41, at 25101 Sotterley Road in Hollywood, MD, is scheduled for noon.

The test for Siren No. 45, at 44691 White Oak Court in California MD, is scheduled for 12:30 p.m.

The full-cycle test includes a three-minute activation of sirens 41 and 45 only.

Citizens are asked to remember the scheduled testing and relay the information to friends, family and neighbors. If the sirens sound at any other time, residents should tune to one of the local radio stations listed below for information and instructions.

The participating radio stations are listed here.

Emergency Alert System stations include:

WPTX 1690 AM Lexington Park

WYRX 97.7 FM Lexington Park

WTOP 103.5 FM Frederick, D.C.

WKIK 1560 AM La Plata

WKIK 102.9 FM California

WPRS 104.1 FM La Plata

WSMD 98.3 FM Mechanicsville

WNNT 100.9 FM Warsaw

WGOP 540 AM Pocomoke

WCEM 1240 AM Cambridge

WCEM 106.3 FM Cambridge

WCEI 96.7 FM Easton

WRAR 105.5 FM Tappahannock

WKHZ 1460 AM Easton

Emergencies, by nature, are surprises when they happen, but it is possible to be prepared with a plan of what to do before emergencies happen. That plan can make all the difference when seconds count to create a better outcome. For more information on ways to keep your household safer and prepared for emergencies, visit prepare.stmarysmd.com to learn about Disasters & Hazards, Being Prepared, and Being Informed.

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