LEONARDTOWN, MD – Residents of St. Mary's, Calvert, and Dorchester counties are advised to prepare for a full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens on Monday, June 3, 2024, at noon. The scheduled test will involve a three-minute activation of all sirens within a 10-mile radius of the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant.
The primary purpose of the test is to ensure the operational readiness of the siren system and to enhance public awareness of the alert and notification procedures. The Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, is overseeing the testing across the three counties.
Citizens are encouraged to be aware of the test and to inform friends, family, and neighbors. "Knowing what to do before, during, and after an emergency is a critical part of being prepared and may make all the difference, when seconds count," emphasized a spokesperson from the emergency management division.
During the test, all sirens in the specified area will sound for a continuous three-minute period. This is a routine procedure conducted periodically to verify the functionality of the emergency alert system. The test will only occur once at the scheduled time; if sirens sound at any other time, it is imperative that residents tune into local radio stations for information and instructions.
The Emergency Alert System (EAS) stations that residents should be aware of include:
- WKIK FM 102.9 MHz - California
- WPRS FM 104.1 MHz - La Plata
- WTOP FM 103.5 MHz - Frederick and Washington, D.C.
- WMDM FM 97.7 MHz - Lexington Park
- WPTX AM 1690 kHz - Lexington Park
- WSMD FM 98.3 MHz - Mechanicsville
- WRAR FM 105.5 MHz - Tappahannock
- WNNT FM 107.5 MHz - Warsaw
- WCEI FM 96.7 MHz - Easton
- WKHZ AM 1460 kHz - Easton
- WGOP AM 540 kHz - Pocomoke
- WCEM FM 106.3 MHz - Cambridge
- WCEM AM 1240 kHz - Cambridge
Residents can find additional information about the Calvert County siren alert system and emergency preparedness at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/AlertNotificationSystem. This site offers comprehensive details on emergency planning and mitigation provided by the Department of Public Safety's Emergency Management Division.
Emergency preparedness is vital, and public awareness campaigns like this siren test are designed to keep communities informed and ready to act in case of real emergencies. The siren system is a crucial component of the region's emergency response strategy, particularly for those living near the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant.
For more details on emergency preparedness in the respective counties, residents are encouraged to visit their local emergency management websites:
Public participation and awareness are critical for the effectiveness of the emergency alert system. By staying informed and understanding the steps to take during an alert, residents can significantly improve their safety and readiness in the event of an actual emergency.
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