Tone-Alert (Weather-Alert, All Hazards) RadiosObtaining a Tone-Alert Radio If you do not have one, or if yours if inoperable, you can obtain one from your town Emergency Management Director or by completing the request card included inside the paper copy of this calendar. If you are in need of a new battery(s) for your radio, a listing of Emergency Alert System (EAS) radio stations, or instructions on radio use, please contact your Emergency Management Director. If you are in need of any of the above information and find it more convenient, you may contact Vermont Yankee Toll Free at 1-888-766-3765. Operation It is very important to keep your radio plugged in at all times. You should check your radio's operability by battery as well in case of a power failure. Please leave your Tone-Alert Radio on the alert status at all times. Your radio may sound for any number of emergencies such as a weather emergency or natural disaster. We suggest that you place your radio near a window in your home. Radios typically have better reception if placed near an "open" area of your home or business. Special Tone-Alert Radios Special Tone-Alert Radios for the deaf or hard of hearing are available for distribution to residents living in the Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ). These special Tone-Alert Radios are available free of charge to hearing impaired residents from their local Emegency Management office or from Vermont Yankee by calling 1-888-766-3765. Tone-Alert Radio Tests Tone-Alert Radios are tested on Wednesday mornings, between 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM. Your radio will be activated by the National Weather Service during the test, in an emergency or severe weather. If you miss the test, you can turn it on to the WBM68 162.425 MHZ and listen to the recurring weather broadcast. If bad weather occurs, the test will be postponed to Thursday of the same week at the same time. |
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