Test Loop and Florence

Below is part of a report of conditions in Wilmington post Florence.
Sounds as if the Test Loop is OK

GE Aviation is also in a holding pattern until damages are assessed. GE Aviation’s location in the Castle Hayne area of Wilmington closed to staff late last week and activated its hurricane preparedness plan.

It had a small team that stayed behind at the site, those with special training and who volunteered, so that company officials could check on the site periodically during the storm, said Perry Bradley, spokesman for GE Aviation.

“The site itself weathered the storm and is in good shape. No major damage at the site,” he said.

However, the real challenge for the company, he said, was how and when its employee base could return to the site safely and resume operations.

“As soon as we can safely resume operations, we will,” Bradley said.

In addition, the company -- in coordination with General Electric’s Power division, which also holds operations for GE Hitachi and Global Nuclear Fuel at the site in Castle Hayne -- is working to bring in hurricane relief resources for its employees.

This includes items such as chainsaws, basic hand tools, first-aid kits, toiletries, and other basic supplies families might need to personally recover from Hurricane Florence. GE will bring the supplies to the site once a safe path is found into Wilmington, he said.

“It’s a unique situation, but we are prepared for it. We will mobilize all of our teams … to help [our employees] as quickly as possible,” Bradley said. “We’re doing everything we can to be prepared and assist our employees and resume operations against this very dynamic backdrop.”

GE Hitachi's site in Castle Hayne also remained closed Monday.

GE Hitachi spokesman Jon Allen said Monday, "Our facility was well prepared for the storm and the critical employees who remained on site are all safe. No damage was identified that would impact the restart of manufacturing operations once employees are able to safely reach the site. The site is open to essential personnel only and will remain so tomorrow."