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How You Will Be Informed About A Radiological Incident

If there is a nuclear power plant in your local area, you will be notified in one or more of the following ways:
• Your NOAA weather radio will warn you. (NOTE: Keep the radio in your bedroom. Keep it plugged in. Keep the power switch ON. )
• Your local radio and TV stations will broadcast a warning.
" In boating and recreational areas surrounding a nuclear power plant, local emergency officials will sound sirens and/or use loudspeakers to warn visitors.
• Emergency workers and local officials will contact persons as needed. In the event of an emergency check www.georgiapower.com for any rumors you may hear. This address will only be active during an emergency.