Thousands of people in Provan, a district in the north-east of Glasgow, are expected to hear loud sirens on Thursday morning as part of a routine test carried out by a nearby gas works site. The alarm will sound at 10am on Thursday morning and is expected to last for an hour. SGN, a gas network company, will carry out the test at its liquefied natural gas (LNG) site on Blochairn Road in Provan.
During the test, warning and all-clear sirens will be activated several times. The firm carries out the exercise every six months and notifies residents and businesses in advance. The test is required under the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations 2015.
It remains unclear what specific actions residents should take during a real incident or how many people are affected by the sirens. Additionally, the exact boundaries of the audible area and the methods used for advance notifications, such as mail or social media, have not been detailed. Past incidents at the LNG site that might have necessitated the sirens are also unknown.