Attention! Attention!
Public alert: The Durham Region Nuclear Generating office will be performing a test on Oct. 24.
Be aware of this test and act accordingly.
DURHAM REGION PUBLIC ALERT
As part of the Region’s program of Nuclear Public Alerting System, an emergency mass telephone dialling test will be performed on
Tuesday, Oct. 24th
( between 9 am – 5 pm )
The purpose of the test is to raise public awareness of siren activation scheduled for
Wednesday, Oct. 25th
Sirens will sound
( for up to one minute )
This is only a test. No action is required by anyone hearing the sirens on that date.
Lynn Millette
Emergency Management Coordinator
Durham Emergency Management Office
905-668-7711 Ext. 6263
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