Nuclear exercise at Tricastin this Thursday, November 28. This training, planned as part of security protocols, aims to test crisis management systems. Part of Gard could hear the warning sirens.
On Thursday, November 28, 2024, a nuclear safety exercise will take place at the Nuclear Electricity Production Center (CNPE) of Tricastin, located in Drôme. This training aims to test emergency procedures in the event ofnuclear incident.
As part of this exercise nuclearthe sirens of the Population Alert and Information System (SAIP) will be activated. These sirens could be heard in the north-east of Gard. It is important to note that this is only an exercise. No action is required from the population underlines the Prefecture of Gard.
Don't panic, it's an exercise
The authorities recommend remaining calm, not spreading rumors and not giving in to panic. These regular exercises make it possible to strengthen coordination between State services and nuclear operators, thus ensuring better preparation in the event of a real incident.
