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Nuclear Siren Testing Confuses College Students

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Published November 8, 2002 at 12:28 PM EST

By Elizabeth Christensen

Oswego, NY – The Oswego County Office of Emergency Management tested all 37 of it's nuclear alert sirens Friday morning.

The tests went off without a hitch, but the loud alerts caught some students and faculty off guard.

CLICK on the "Listen" icon above to hear Elizabeth Christensen's report.
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