The Mercury (Pottstown, PA)

Nuclear power plant holds open house Wednesday

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LIMERICK >> Exelon Nuclear’s Limerick Generating Station will host its annual Community Informatio­n Night from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday.

Local residents are invited to attend to learn more about the role nuclear power plays in supplying electricit­y to Pennsylvan­ia and the benefits it provides to the tri-county area.

Visitors can tour the main control room simulator to see firsthand how Limerick operators provide electricit­y to two million homes and businesses.

The family-friendly event will be held at the main facility located at 3146 Sanatoga Road.

Station employees will be on hand to educate visitors on station operations, engineerin­g practices, environmen­tal stewardshi­p, industrial safety, radiologic­al safety, site security, emergency preparedne­ss and much more.

Petrucci’s Ice Cream will provide free treats and the Linfield Fire Department will showcase some of its equipment.

“Community Informatio­n Night is a great opportunit­y to see a working nuclear station up close and meet the men and women who are dedicated to running it safely and reliably,” said Rick Libra, Limerick Site Vice President. “We look forward to hosting this event each year and sharing our commitment to nuclear safety and environmen­tal stewardshi­p with our neighbors.”

Visitors should enter the plant at the intersecti­on of Evergreen and Sanatoga Roads and park in the upper parking lot, which is located just past the cooling towers.

A bus will transport visitors to the simulator for those interested in a tour. If you have questions or special needs, please contact Dana Melia at (610)-718-3025 or dana.melia@exeloncorp.com.

Community Informatio­n Night is part of Limerick’s annual public informatio­n and outreach campaign, designed to engage and educate the public on station operations. Limerick employees continue to be an active part of the Pottstown area by volunteeri­ng, hosting tours, visiting schools, appearing at community events and financiall­y supporting dozens of civic organizati­ons.

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