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What Do I Do in a Radiological Emergency?Nuclear Power Plant EventIf you live within a 10-mile radius of a nuclear power plant involved in a radiological emergency, you may receive one or a combination of the following alerts to warn you of the emergency: hear an outdoor siren, hear an indoor tone-alert on your radio, receive a route alert (the "Paul Revere" method), or a message from a geographic area public safety reverse dial warning system (i.e., REVERSE 911®). If you get such a warning, tune your radio or television to the Emergency Alert System station for your area. The EAS station for your area is 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. Your instructions may include directions for evacuating or for remaining where you are (called sheltering in place) 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. Dirty Bomb EventIf 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:
For more information, see Response to Dirty Bombs. |
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