Security Training Exercises at Indian Point Thursday

Announcement from Entergy:

Security officers will be participating in a scheduled training drill at the Indian Point Energy Center during parts of the day and evening on November 9. The training drills will involve simulated attack scenarios 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.

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.

Indian Point Energy Center, in Buchanan, NY, is home to two operating nuclear power plants, Unit 2 and Unit 3. It is scheduled to close by 2021.

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