Local government officials will designate Evacuation Assembly
Centers or other facilities offering the greatest level of public safety to
receive evacuees. The population will be instructed on where to go and the best
routes to leave the area. Detailed evacuation routes are described for the Surry
and North Anna areas in the protective action zones as defined below..
Law enforcement and traffic control will be dispatched to
predetermined locations along evacuation routes. Evacuees will be directed out
of the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone and to the nearest Evacuation Assembly
Center.
If an evacuation is recommended, drive to the Evacuation
Assembly Center announced over the local EAS radio station. Listen to the station
for any changes as you drive. Adhere to the speed limits on the highways.
What To Do
Evacuation normally would be ordered only if large amounts
of radioactive materials are expected to escape over a long period of time.
Such action would most likely be ordered as a precaution. In the unlikely event
that an emergency evacuation is required, special instructions will be given
on your EAS radio and television
stations.
If an evacuation is ordered, remain calm. There is adequate
time for an orderly response. You are far more likely to be hurt acting in unnecessary
haste than you are by radiation.
Evacuation Checklist
Take clothing, toilet articles, necessary medications,
important papers and valuables (money, credit cards, jewelry, etc.). You may
also have use for other supplies such as sleeping bags, a portable radio,
flashlight and batteries.
Keep phone lines open for emergency use.
Before leaving your home, shut off water, gas, lights
and appliances.
Shelter pets and livestock, providing them with food and
water where possible. Inform personnel at the Evacuation Assembly Center (Surry)
or (North Anna) that pets
or livestock are at your residence.
Assist friends and neighbors without transportation. If
you do not have your own transportation, make plans to ride with a neighbor.
If you do not have transportation, let the local Emergency
Management Coordinator/Official know now so that it can be furnished for
you and your family in the event of an emergency.
If evacuating, keep car windows and vents closed and air
conditioners turned off.
Proceed directly to your local designated Evacuation Assembly
Center.
Drive safely. Stay tuned to your EAS
radio station for further information.
When You Have Been Notified
If you have a color printer, print off this "We
have been notified" sheet. Put this notice in your window or door facing
the street or road when you leave your home or business. If you cannot print
the notice, tie a towel to your door or mailbox. This tells emergency workers
going door-to-door that you know about the emergency.
Information for the Elderly or Disabled
If you have a special need for emergency notification, or
if elderly or disabled persons require special care, special transportation
or another form of assistance, contact the Emergency
Management Coordinator/Official for your county or city now, so that arrangements
can be made in advance.
Put the orange "Special Assistance Needed"
card (provided to applicable residents in an Emergency Planning calendar)
in your window or doorway facing the street or road. This will signify to emergency
workers that special assistance is required at your address.
Protective Action Zones
Check your protective action zone using the page links.
