Oconee Nuclear Station to Test Sirens Today

Oconee Nuclear Station will conduct its second quarterly siren test of 2016 on Wednesday. The sirens near the nuclear power plant will sound at approximately 11:50 a.m., Duke Energy officials said in a news release.

People living in the area should not be alarmed and are urged to call Duke Energy’s World of Energy at 864-873-4600 with any questions.

The sirens are tested every quarter to ensure functionability in the event of an actual emergency.