Hubert Palmer Yockey, 99, died peacefully under hospice care at his home in Bel Air, MD, on January 31, 2016, with his daughter, Cynthia Yockey, at his side. Born in Alexandria, Minnesota, he was the son of the late Frederick Milton and Mae Palmer Yockey. Dr. Yockey was a retired experimental nuclear physicist, who began […]
Congressman Harris: “President Obama is Empowering Our Enemies”
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) released the following statement after the House of Representatives did not approve the nuclear deal in Iran. The House did not pass H.R. 3461, “To Approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the […]
U.S. Sen. Mikulski Statement in Support of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action to Prevent Iran from Developing Nuclear Weapons
From the office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) today issued the following statement in support of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) international agreement to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons: “In accordance with the law, Congress has been reviewing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action […]
Potassium Iodide Distribution Marks Harford County Health Department Observance of National Preparedness Month
From the Harford County Health Department: Members of the general public who live or work within 10 miles of Peach Bottom Power Plant can obtain free potassium iodide (KI) to keep in their home or place of business by attending the Community KI Distribution Day planned by the Harford County Health Department (HCHD). The event […]
Harford County Health Department To Distribute Potassium Iodide To Residents within Peach Bottom Power Plant Zone
From the Harford County Health Department: Members of the general public who live or work within 10 miles of Peach Bottom Power Plant can obtain free potassium iodide (KI) to keep in their home or place of business by attending the Community KI Distribution Day planned by the Harford County Health Department (HCHD). The event […]
Harford County Department of Emergency Services to Discuss Peach Bottom Power Plant Safety Procedures Nov. 1
From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Emergency Services will hold a public forum with Harford County Emergency Manager Rick Ayers tomorrow, Friday, November 1, 2013. The meeting will be held in the auditorium of North Harford High School and will begin at 7:00 p.m. Emergency Manager Ayers will give a presentation regarding […]
Warning Sirens for Peach Bottom Power Plant Accidentally Activated Tuesday Morning
From the Harford County Department of Emergency Services: (Forest Hill, MD) – The emergency notification sirens for the Peach Bottom Power Plant in northern Harford County have activated. The Harford County Department of Emergency Services, 911 Center advises the siren activation is accidental in nature. An investigation into the cause of the accidental emergency siren […]
New Siren System Test Scheduled for Peach Bottom Nuclear Power Facility
From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Emergency Services, in conjunction with Exelon Power, is notifying residents near the Peach Bottom nuclear power facility of upcoming testing of a new siren system. The testing is being conducted in accordance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements for new siren systems. Exelon has […]
