If you hear the sound of a loud siren blasting through your area on Tuesday 7 March fear not. Eskom’s Koeberg Nuclear Power Station will be conducting a full-volume siren test of its public warning system.
This is only a test and nothing to be alarmed by, Eskom says.
The sirens will be sounded in 12 separate areas between 10:00 and 12:00. The areas include: Atlantis, Duynefontein, Melkbosstrand, Van Riebeeckstrand, Philadelphia, Bloubergstrand, Bloubergrant, West Beach, Sunningdale, Parklands, Robben Island and the farms surrounding Koeberg Nuclear Power Station.
“You do not need to take any action as this is only a test. However, as a precaution, please ensure that your pets are indoors or are in an area where they cannot escape. Due to the volume and the sound of the wailing test tone, dogs have been known to run away from their homes,” reads a statement from Eskom.
“Remember to turn off your radio and television in order to hear the public address announcements informing you about the test.”
If necessary, individual sirens may be re-tested on Wednesday March 8 and Thursday 9 March.
For more information contact Koeberg’s stakeholder management by sending an email to PienaaSZ@eskom.co.za or call 021 550 4911.
