NOTTINGHAM, MD—Residents in Harford County and in northern Baltimore County should be aware of an important test that will take place this week.

On Wednesday, December 4 at approximately 1 p.m., the Peach Bottom Siren System will be activated and will sound for 3 minutes.

The siren activation is being done as part of the biannual siren system testing process.

There is no emergency at Peach Bottom, this will only be a test.

Residents may want to bring pets indoors.