Weapons Firing At Aberdeen Proving Ground Prompts Alert

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD — Neighbors of Aberdeen Proving Ground may see and hear testing-related activities this week, according to a statement from APG.

The military installation — which tests weapons, other equipment and electronics for the military — has scheduled daytime and nighttime firing Monday through Friday.

Community members may see watercraft and illumination devices during the testing, slated for 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., officials said. They may also hear noise around APG from the firing, according to authorities.

During testing, APG leaders say they monitor the weather and noise readings continuously.

Anyone concerned about the APG tests may call the installation at 410-278-4415.