Residents living within the vicinity of Valero oil refinery in Pembroke have been given pre-warning of an ‘emergency’ drill this month.
On the afternoon of Thursday, May 16, Valero Energy has stated that it will be running an emergency response exercise on their site.
The refinery employs around 500 people, and the drill will be simulating an event with emergency services involved.
“Please don't be alarmed by any sirens or heightened activity around the Pembroke area,” said a spokesperson.