Georgia Power announced that a warning was issued at the Vogtle plant in Waynesboro on Tuesday.
An “alarm” signals that an event has occurred that could cause safety concerns, according to a press release from Georgia Power.
“Our top priority is the safety and health of the public and our employees,” said John Weissinger, vice president of Vogtle 1 and 2 sites. “We will provide additional details as they become available and we will continue to do so until this situation is safely resolved.”
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Georgia Power said there was no threat to the public as of Tuesday afternoon. The company advises the public to monitor radio and television for the latest information. Information is also available on Georgia Power’s website at www.georgiapower.com and on Twitter at . twitter.com/georgiapower and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GeorgiaPower. You can also call 1-888-847-1186 for more information.
The Augusta Chronicle will update this story as more information becomes available.
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Erica Van Buren is the climate reporter for the Augusta Chronicle, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at [email protected] or @EricaVanBuren32.
