Indian Point Conducting Planned Security Training Exercises

CORTLANDT, NY — Security officers will be participating in a scheduled training drill at the Indian Point Energy Center during parts of the day and evening on Oct. 4 and 13.

The training drills will involve simulated attack scenarios that are intended to be as realistic as possible. Members of the public may hear what appears to be gunfire from simulated weapons systems used during the exercises, Entergy officials said.

Local law enforcement agencies have been informed of the events.

Security officers will be using Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement Systems (MILES) gear during the drill. These systems involve special laser weaponry which duplicates the effects, including sound, of live ammunition. MILES gear is used for military and counter-terrorism training across the country.

Owned by Entergy, Indian Point Energy Center, in Buchanan is home to two operating nuclear power plants, unit 2 and unit 3, which generate about 2,000 megawatts of electricity for homes, business and public facilities in New York City and Westchester County.

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