APG: Local Residents May Hear Sounds Of Firing This Week

Bel Air MD

19 April, 2021

11:36 AM

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ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD — Residents living near Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) may hear daytime and nighttime firing this week, according to a statement from APG. In a release, the military weapons and equipment research and testing facility said it will be firing at various times from 8:30 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Monday through Friday. APG said operations are not hazardous to residents in surrounding communities and are "integral" to the readiness of service members. APG further stated it will work to minimize the impact on its neighbors by monitoring weather and noise readings throughout the day. "APG leadership takes noise complaints very seriously and wants to provide as much transparency as possible to the surrounding communities without compromising the security of the missions conducted here," APG said in a statement. Anybody with concerns about the testing are encouraged to contact the installation at 410-278-4415.