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Nuclear Power Plants . . . Operate in most States and produce about 20 percent of the Nation’s power. Nearly 3 million Americans live within 10 miles of an operating nuclear power plant.

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Nuclear Power Plants . . .

Operate in most States and produce about 20 percent of the Nation’s power. Nearly 3 million Americans live within 10 miles of an operating

nuclear power plant.

What Is Radiation?

Radioactive materials are composed of unstable atoms. Unstable atoms give off excess energy

until they become stable. The energy emitted is radiation.

Page 3: Nuclear Power Plants... Operate in most States and produce about 20 percent of the Nation’s power. Nearly 3 million Americans live within 10 miles of an

Hazards

Major hazards to people in the vicinity of the plume: Radiation exposure to the body from the cloud

and particles deposited on the ground. Inhalation of radioactive materials. Ingestion of radioactive materials.

Page 4: Nuclear Power Plants... Operate in most States and produce about 20 percent of the Nation’s power. Nearly 3 million Americans live within 10 miles of an

Emergency Planning Zones

Within a 10-mile radius, people could be harmed by direct radiation exposure.

Within a 50-mile radius, radioactive materials could contaminate water supplies, food crops, livestock.

Page 5: Nuclear Power Plants... Operate in most States and produce about 20 percent of the Nation’s power. Nearly 3 million Americans live within 10 miles of an

Minimizing Radiation Exposure

Time Distance Shielding

Page 6: Nuclear Power Plants... Operate in most States and produce about 20 percent of the Nation’s power. Nearly 3 million Americans live within 10 miles of an

Nuclear Emergency Terms

Notification of Unusual Event Alert Site Area Emergency General Emergency

Page 7: Nuclear Power Plants... Operate in most States and produce about 20 percent of the Nation’s power. Nearly 3 million Americans live within 10 miles of an

Awareness Measures

Learn community’s warning system. Obtain emergency public information. Learn emergency plans.

Page 8: Nuclear Power Plants... Operate in most States and produce about 20 percent of the Nation’s power. Nearly 3 million Americans live within 10 miles of an

During a Nuclear Power Plant Emergency

Listen to warnings. Stay tuned to local radio or television. Evacuate, if advised to do so. If not advised to evacuate, you may be advised to

shelter in place.

Page 9: Nuclear Power Plants... Operate in most States and produce about 20 percent of the Nation’s power. Nearly 3 million Americans live within 10 miles of an

Shelter and feed livestock, if time permits. Do not use the telephone. If you suspect exposure, shower thoroughly. Cover or refrigerate food.

During a Nuclear Power Plant Emergency

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After a Nuclear Power Plant Emergency

Return home only when advised by authorities. If at home, remain inside until advised. Get medical treatment, if needed.

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