Prepare for a Nuclear Power Plant Emergency
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After the Nuclear Power Plant Emergency
Before a Nuclear Power Plant Emergency
Obtain public emergency information materials from the power company that operates your local nuclear power plant or your local emergency services office. If you live within 10 miles of the power plant, you should receive these materials yearly from the power company or your state or local government.
Minimizing Exposure to Radiation
Distance - The more distance between you and the source of the radiation, the better. This could be evacuation or remaining indoors to minimize exposure.
Shielding - The heavier, dense material between you and the source of the radiation, the better.
Time - Most radioactivity loses its strength fairly quickly.
Pre-Disaster Preparation - Prepare Your Home
Make sure you set a timeline to complete this task! By giving yourself a deadline, you will be able to complete it in a timely manner.
Conduct a ONE HOUR INVENTORY
Inside your house:
- Go through your house/office and video tape/take pictures of your valuables
- Remember to include pictures of smaller valuables like jewelry, china, silver, etc.
- Also take pictures that include these items in the background for further proof of ownership
- Valuations
- Document serial numbers, model numbers on big ticket items for insurance purposes
- Make note of "risk reduction - elimination" (things you don't replace)
- Photograph any important paperwork - car titles - house deeds - passports - birth certificates
- Review your insurance policies to ensure that you have the proper coverage - NOTE: most homeowner's policies do not include coverage for flood damage.
- Copy of social security card, drivers license, passport
- Copies of the last 3 years of your tax returns
- SAVE the photos and list on your computer
- SAVE the photos & lists on a flash drive and keep in a safe deposit box
- Keep all of your important papers in one location so you can grab and go.
Outside:
- Take pictures of the outside of your home / other existing structures
- Take pictures of your cars and any outdoor equipment (lawn mowers, patio furniture, gas grill, bicycles, etc.)
Get a Kit
- Get an Emergency Supply Kit, which includes items like non-perishable food, water, a battery-powered or hand-crank radio, extra flashlights and batteries.
- Store it in your shelter location