VC Summer Nuclear Station testing sirens Tuesday afternoon

Residents of Newberry and Fairfield counties will hear sirens from the VC Summer Nuclear Station Tuesday at 1 p.m. as the station runs its annual full-cycle siren tests.

According to a statement released by the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office, the annual tests will be conducted at full volume and may be heard by citizens in the 10-mile emergency planning zone for a full three minutes.

Both citizens and onsite personnel are not expected to take any actions during the tests.

This story was originally published April 7, 2015 at 11:23 AM with the headline "VC Summer Nuclear Station testing sirens Tuesday afternoon."