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This Friday, Charlotte Symphony performs at McGuire
June 23. On Friday, June 27, the EnergyExplorium at McGuire Nuclear Station will host the Charlotte Symphony’s “Celebrate America” on the lawn of the EnergyExplorium for a free public concert. WHEN: Friday, June 27, beginning at 8:30 pm. WHERE: EnergyExplorium at McGuire Nuclear Station, 13339 McGuire Nuclear Station Rd, Boaters: Anchor in the EnergyExplorium’s cove […]
Duke Energy sirens will be tested today
April 9. Duke Energy outdoor warning sirens at McGuire Nuclear Station and Catawba Nuclear Station will be tested April 9, between 11 am ad 1 pm. These quarterly tests are part of normal maintenance to ensure the sirens are working properly. During this test, the sirens will sound for 5 to 30 seconds. Please note […]
The siren sounds of sirens tomorrow
Jan. 7. The outdoor warning sirens around the Catawba and McGuire nuclear stations will be tested between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. tomorrow Wednesday, Jan. 8. The 89 sirens within 10 miles of Catawba Nuclear Station, in York, S.C., and the 67 sirens within 10 miles of McGuire Nuclear Station, in Huntersville, will sound for […]
Siren testing today 11 am to 1 pm
July 10. The outdoor warning sirens around McGuire Nuclear Station will be tested between 11 am and 1 pm today. The sirens will sound for five to 30 seconds. To ensure they are functioning properly, some sirens may be tested more than once. This test is performed in cooperation with emergency officials in Mecklenburg, Gaston, […]
Do you hear what I hear? Duke Energy will test sirens Jan. 10
Jan. 4. The outdoor warning sirens around the McGuire Nuclear Station will be tested between 11 am and 1 pm on Wednesday, Jan. 10. There are 67 sirens within 10 miles of McGuire Nuclear Station. Duke officials say the sirens will sound for five to 30 seconds, during the test which takes place in cooperation […]
McGuire Station siren testing Oct. 11
Oct. 2. The 67 outdoor warning sirens around the McGuire Nuclear Station will be tested for three minutes between 11 am and 1 pm Wednesday Oct. 11. Some sirens may be tested more than once. If there was ever a real emergency at the plant requiring the sirens to be sounded, local radio and television […]
July 12: This is just a test
July 12. The outdoor warning sirens around the McGuire Nuclear Station will be tested between 11 am and 1 pm tomorrow, July 12. There are no less than 67 sirens within 10 miles of the McGuire Nuclear Station, and they will sound for five to 30 seconds. To ensure they are functioning properly, it may […]
What if you hear McGuire sirens and it’s not a test?
Feb. 16. By TL Bernthal. After a silent test alarm went audible for the McGuire Nuclear Station a month go, people asked Cornelius Today what they should do if they hear them again. The short answer: Go inside and tune in your local radio or TV station and follow any instructions given; check with your […]
Sirens yesterday caught police and everyone else by surprise
Jan. 20. By TL Bernthal. The Cornelius Police Department and other law enforcement agencies, along with the public, were surprised yesterday morning when the sirens sounded for an emergency at McGuire Nuclear Station. The silent alarm testing sounded by accident when audible sirens were activated. Law enforcement and other officials receive notification for all planned […]
Meet McGuire Nuclear Station’s site vice president over refreshments and get to know your local nuclear plant
July 21. McGuire Nuclear Station site vice president Ed Pigott wants to get to know plant neighbors over coffee and pastries. Residents are invited to attend an in-person event hosted by the EnergyExplorium at McGuire Nuclear Station from 10 am to 11:30 am on Saturday July 30. Guests will learn more about the site vice […]
