New communication system installed at nuclear waste dump

CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) – Workers at the federal government’s underground nuclear waste dump in southern New Mexico will be able to signal officials aboveground in the event of an emergency thanks to a new wireless communication system.
The U.S. Department of Energy and the repository’s manager announced the installation of the system Thursday. It includes audible and flashing alarms and allows for two-way voice and text communication.
The system also provides for real-time trackin