Kinds of Emergencies at a Nuclear Generating Station
Unusual
Event
A
minor problem has taken place. No release of radioactive
matter is
expected. Federal, state and county officials
will be notified. You will
not have to do anything.
Alert
This
is also a minor problem. Small amounts of radioactive
matter could
be released inside the plant. Officials will be
notified and asked to stand by.
Probably, you will not have to do anything.
Site Area Emergency
This
is a more serious problem. Small amounts of radioactive
matter could be
released into the area near the plant. Sirens
may be sounded, which means
state officials have important emergency information
available for you. Tune
your radio to one of the EAS radio stations listed
on the inside front cover.
General
Emergency
This
is the most serious kind of problem. Radioactive
matter could be
released outside the plant. You may have to take
protective actions. Sirens
will be sounded. Tune your radio to one of the
EAS radio stations to receive
information from state officials.
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