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Your Action Plan to a Nuclear Emergency

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Living Near Ontario's Nuclear Facilities

While it is unlikely that a nuclear emergency will occur in Ontario - being prepared in advance and knowing what actions to take can better protect your personal safety. If you live or work within 10km of either nuclear generating facility - the following safety information applies to you.

How will I be notified of an emergency?

Radio
Television
Automated Telephone Call (Durham Only)

What should I do when notified?

GO
LISTEN to media reports
FOLLOW instruction provided by the province

What instructions might I receive?

Evacuate
Shelter-in-Place
Take Potassium Iodide (KI) Pills
Report to a Reception Centre for Monitoring

Remember…

Stay Calm
Don't Evacuate - unless advised to do so

Avoid Using the Phone - unless reporting a 911 Emergency

Prepare Now - Learn How!

Check back often for more information. Information about:

Reception Centres - Purpose and location details
Shelter-in-Place / Evacuation Orders - When to stay put and when to leave
Potassium Iodide (KI) Pills - How they work and where to get them will soon be available.

Learn how to assemble your own Emergency Survival / Evacuation Kit .

For more information, please contact your municipal emergency management office:

Durham Emergency Management Office
telephone - 905-430-2792
toll free - 1-800-372-1102