Tundraco's Daily Living Guide to Emergency Preparedness
NRC: What Do I Do in a Nuclear Power Plant Radiological Emergency?
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Tundraco's Daily Living Guide to Emergency Preparedness NRC: What Do I Do in a Nuclear Power Plant Radiological Emergency? |
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If you live within a 10-mile radius of a nuclear power plant involved in a radiological emergency, you will hear either a siren, hear a tone-alert on your radio, receive a route alert (the "Paul Revere" method), or a combination of these alerts to warn you of the emergency.
If you get such a warning, tune your radio or television to the Emergency Alert System station identified in the emergency preparedness information you receive annually. Follow the instructions you receive from this station.
Your instructions may include directions for evacuating or for remaining in place (called sheltering) to reduce any possible exposure to radiation.
Remember, in the unlikely event of a nuclear power plant accident, follow the direction of your State or local government.
If a dirty bomb (radiological dispersal device) that combines a conventional explosive (such as dynamite) with a radioactive material explodes near you, you should take the following steps:
Always consult your doctor for medical advice.
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