Emergency Sirens Test Scheduled for April 7
Summary
The Delaware Division of Public Health announced a scheduled test of emergency sirens for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 7:20 PM. This test is part of the state's emergency preparedness measures, particularly concerning the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Station.
What changed
The Delaware Division of Public Health has issued a notice regarding a scheduled test of its emergency sirens. The test is set to occur on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 7:20 PM. This notification is part of the state's ongoing public safety and emergency preparedness communications, specifically mentioning its relevance to the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Station.
While this is an informational notice and does not impose new compliance obligations, it serves as a reminder for residents in the affected areas to be aware of the siren test. Compliance officers should note this as part of the broader public safety infrastructure and emergency communication protocols within the state.
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Delaware News
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SMYRNA, Del. – The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), the Delaware State Police, and Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG), will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification system on Tuesday, April 7 at 7:20 p.m.
There are 37 sirens in Delaware located within a 10-mile radius of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations in New Jersey. The sirens cover an area north from Delaware City, west to Middletown, and south to Woodland Beach. This test is part of an ongoing program that continually monitors the integrity of the siren system. Sirens will be activated for three (3) to five (5) minutes, followed by a test message of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on local radio stations. Sirens tested are the same ones used to alert the public in the event of an actual emergency at the Salem Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations and are designed to alert people who are outdoors.
In the event of an actual emergency, the sirens will sound for a steady three (3) to five (5) minutes that will alert citizens to turn their radio to an Emergency Alert System (EAS) station for critical emergency information or instructions. Other alerting methods that target EAS and cell phones would also be used during an actual event.
If there are any questions, please call the Delaware Emergency Management Agency at 1-877-SAY-DEMA (1-877-729-3362) or (302) 659-3362 and ask for Stephen Davis. To learn more about radiological preparedness, visit PrepareDE.org.
RESOURCES AND INFORMATION:
2025-2026 Emergency Plan Information for NJ and DE (PSEG Calendar) with up-to-date info and resources.
ABOUT DEMA
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is the lead state agency for coordination of comprehensive emergency preparedness, training, response, recovery, and mitigation services to save lives, protect Delaware’s economic base and reduce the impact of emergencies. DEMA is a division within the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) and authorized by Delaware Code.
Social Media: Delaware Emergency Management Agency on Facebook and X and Instagram
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Here you can subscribe to future news updates.
SMYRNA, Del. – The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), the Delaware State Police, and Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG), will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification system on Tuesday, April 7 at 7:20 p.m.
There are 37 sirens in Delaware located within a 10-mile radius of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations in New Jersey. The sirens cover an area north from Delaware City, west to Middletown, and south to Woodland Beach. This test is part of an ongoing program that continually monitors the integrity of the siren system. Sirens will be activated for three (3) to five (5) minutes, followed by a test message of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on local radio stations. Sirens tested are the same ones used to alert the public in the event of an actual emergency at the Salem Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations and are designed to alert people who are outdoors.
In the event of an actual emergency, the sirens will sound for a steady three (3) to five (5) minutes that will alert citizens to turn their radio to an Emergency Alert System (EAS) station for critical emergency information or instructions. Other alerting methods that target EAS and cell phones would also be used during an actual event.
If there are any questions, please call the Delaware Emergency Management Agency at 1-877-SAY-DEMA (1-877-729-3362) or (302) 659-3362 and ask for Stephen Davis. To learn more about radiological preparedness, visit PrepareDE.org.
RESOURCES AND INFORMATION:
2025-2026 Emergency Plan Information for NJ and DE (PSEG Calendar) with up-to-date info and resources.
ABOUT DEMA
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is the lead state agency for coordination of comprehensive emergency preparedness, training, response, recovery, and mitigation services to save lives, protect Delaware’s economic base and reduce the impact of emergencies. DEMA is a division within the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) and authorized by Delaware Code.
Social Media: Delaware Emergency Management Agency on Facebook and X and Instagram
Keep up to date by receiving a daily digest email, around noon, of current news release posts from state agencies on news.delaware.gov.
Here you can subscribe to future news updates.
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