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Triggering the State/County Emergency Response
There are three levels of "radiological emergencies" which could occur during the Emergency Phase at Hanford or CGS: Alert, Site Area Emergency, and General Emergency. The least severe is an Alert. That means the facility is less safe than normal. A small release of radioactive materials could occur. Onsite workers may need protection; people offsite don´t. If an Alert is declared at Hanford or CGS, the state of Oregon will be contacted within minutes.
The Site Area Emergency is the threat of a release of radioactive material. No actions will be required of the general public.
A General Emergency is the most severe level. It means there has been or likely will be a release of radioactive materials. Some, if not all, people within the Plume Zone will be told to take protective action.
Experts agree that evacuation planning beyond 10 miles from the site for any Hanford or CGS incident is unnecessary.
Oregon´s response to an emergency
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