Why Plans Are Required
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The law requires emergency plans for every nuclear plant. These plants have been making electricity for more than 45 years. In all that time, no member of the public has been hurt as a result of an accident at a U.S. nuclear power plant. But it is best to be prepared. Your county and State emergency management agencies have emergency preparedness plans. |
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An unusual series of equipment failures or other events could cause an emergency. If radiation might leak from the plant, steps would be taken to protect the public. But your county's and State's preparedness plans are designed to cover any kind of emergency, man-made or natural. |
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A severe emergency could affect an area several miles from the Perry Nuclear Power Plant. This could happen if radiation was released and spread by the wind. If the wind
is calm, only people closer to the plant might need to take action. The area within about 10 miles from the Perry Nuclear Power Plant is called the Emergency Planning Zone. Your county and State emergency management agencies and department of emergency services have plans
to protect people in this zone, but they can be expanded to include an area considerably beyond 10 miles. These plans will be used if there is an emergency. Key parts of the plans are described within this site. |
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Your county officials decide what you should do. They will be advised by the groups listed in the Introduction section. Boaters on Lake Erie will be warned by Federal and State agencies. |
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The State of Ohio Public Information Hotline number will be announced at the time of an emergency. |
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To Learn More, Or If Your Special Needs Change, Call: Ashtabula
County Geauga County Lake County Ohio Relay Service (TTY/Voice) .............1-800-750-0750
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