Unusual Event The least serious, this refers to a small problem that poses no danger to the public, such as a decrease in plant safety or potential security event.
No radiation leak is expected; you do not have to do anything. Federal, State, and County officials will be told right away.
2
Alert During this minor problem, the plant could experience decreases in safety or a security event. Preparations are made to handle potentially more serious
emergencies. Small amounts of radiation could leak inside the plant, but there is no danger to the public and you should not have to do anything. Federal, State, and County officials will
be told right away and will begin emergency preparedness actions.
3
Site Area Emergency This is a more serious problem, such as plant equipment needed for safe operations is affected or a security event occurs.
Radiation releases are not expected to exceed Federal limits beyond the plant boundaries. If you hear the sirens, listen to a radio or TV station that broadcasts
Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages and carefully follow instructions. Federal, State, and County officials will be told right away and will act to ensure public safety.
4
General Emergency This is the most serious problem. Events are in process or have happened that involve possible problems or actual events with plant equipment
or security events that affect safe plant operations. Radiation could be released outside plant boundaries. Federal, State, and County officials will work with plant officials.
You may have to protect yourself as described in this brochure. When the sirens sound, listen to one of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) radio or TV stations for instructions and
carefully follow them. If necessary, people in some areas will be advised to seek shelter or evacuate.
