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PDF: NUCLEAR POWER PLANT EMERGENCY

Download 19 times Source: www.co.orange.nc.us // Topic: Nuclear Power File Size: 33.01 kb // Total of Page: 2 Page(s) Last download by mjb557 Last download on: 2 months ago Share this info: Sample of page (click to enlarge) Short Desciption: Nuclear Power Plant. Emergencies. Know thefollowingterms andwhat. they mean: ... a nuclear power plant is exposure to high levels of radiation. ... Content Inside: FACT SHEET Federal Emergency Management Agency NUCLEAR POWER PLANT EMERGENCY Although construction and operation of nuclear power plants are closely monitored and regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, accidents, though unlikely, are possible. The most immediate danger from an accident at a nuclear power plant is exposure to high levels of radiation. Know these facts about a nuclear power plant emergency. s A nuclear power plant accident would not cause the same widespread destruction as a nuclear weapon. s Although radioactive materials Ask about the hazards radiation may pose to your family. Young children, pregnant women, and the elderly may be affected more than others. Ask where nuclear power plants, radioactive storage sites, and radioactive waste dumps are located. Terms for Describing Nuclear Power Plant Emergencies Know the following terms and what they mean: Notification of unusual event means a problem has occurred at the plant, but no radiation leak is expected. No action by you is necessary. Alert means that