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At approximately 0429 hours (EDT) on May 8, 2014, McGuire was informed that 34 emergency sirens were incapable of activation from the primary location. The loss of these 34 sirens for more than one hour is reportable pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii). Until repairs are complete, backup route alerting is in place. Troubleshooting is in progress. During troubleshooting, an inadvertent actuation of emergency sirens occurred at 1030 hours (EDT) on May 8, 2014. Mecklenburg County Emergency Management was notified of this inadvertent actuation which is being reported pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi). Although these sirens were activated there was no incident at McGuire. This event does not impact public health and safety. The NRC Resident Inspector and local agencies were notified.

• * * UPDATE FROM NICHOLAS BARTSCHER TO DANIEL MILLS ON 5/08/2014 AT 1603 EDT * * *

The emergency sirens have been repaired and are functional. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. Notified R2DO (Bonser).