Changes proposed to Pennsylvanias nuclear emergency alert system [Video]

PENNSYLVANIA (WHMT) — The Department of Homeland Security, along with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), will host a meeting to hear public input regarding proposed changes to Pennsylvania’s alert and notification system for nuclear power plant emergencies.

According to FEMA, they plan on making significant changes to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s alert and notification system for nuclear power plant emergencies within the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station emergency planning zone.

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“FEMA is seeking the public’s comments on the proposed plan change to replace sirens with wireless emergency alerts via cellular phones as the primary alert and notification system. This drill will test the government’s ability to alert and notify the public with the new system in the event of an emergency at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station,” MaryAnn Tierney, Regional Administrator for FEMA Region 3 said. “We will assess the plan changes that replace the sirens with wireless …