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If You Hear the SirensIf You Hear the SirensPublic Warning SirensSTATION NAMESTATION IDSirens are placed around each of the three sites to alert individualswithin an approximate two-mile area of each site. The sirens aredesigned to provide warning to the public. In the unlikely event that anemergency impacts the area beyond our reservation boundary,warning sirens located within 2 milesof the affected site will be sounded,and a steady wailing sound will beheard for three to five minutes.Upon hearing the sirens, immediatelygo inside a building or automobile andtune to a local radio or televisionstation for specific instructionsreceived over the Emergency AlertSystem (EAS). If you are on a lake ora river, leave the area by turning awayfrom the sirens and tune to a radiostation for specific instructionsbroadcast over the EAS.RadioWIVK (Primary - Knoxville)WNML (Knoxville)WOKI (Knoxville)TelevisionWATE (regional ABC affiliate)FM 107.7FM 99.1/AM 990FM 98.7WNOX (Knoxville) FM 100.3Channel 6Emergency Alert SystemThe EAS is a network of radio andtelevision stations on whichemergency instructions are providedto the public. The radio and televisionstations in the Oak Ridge area thatbroadcast EAS messages are listed on the following page. Warningmessages may also be sent over the weather alert radios.Protective ActionsPublic Warning Sirens aretested the first Wednesday ofeach month around noon.WBIR (regional NBC affiliate)WVLT (regional CBS affiliate)WTNZ (regional FOX affiliate)BBB Communications CableChannel 10Channel 8Channel 43Channel 12Protective actions are taken to avoid or minimize the exposure ofindividuals to the hazard. During emergencies, the local authoritiesmay direct the public to take protective actions. The two primaryprotective actions are to shelter-in-place or evacuate. These aredescribed in further detail on the following pages.If an emergency situation requires continuous updates to the public, a JointInformation Center will be opened for the media to obtain the latest informationfor broadcast to the public. A citizen's hotline may also be activated at(865) 362-8600 to answer questions from concerned citizens. Information mayalso be posted to the Internet at www.oakridge.doe.gov/emergency.89
If You Are Advised to Shelter-in-PlaceIf You Are Asked to Evacuate to SheltersShelter-in-placeSheltering-in-place providesprotection from potential airbornehazardous materials that may havebeen released.If you are asked to shelter-in-placeat work or at home, follow theseinstructions:• Bring everyone inside (includingpets).• Close all doors and windows.• Turn off or close all ventilationsystems, including:• Air conditioning• Attic & exhaust fans• Furnaces• Fireplace dampers• Heating/cooling systems• Determine what sector you are in(see pages 14-15).• Continue to shelter-in-place andlisten to one of the EAS stations.• When the outside air is no longerdangerous, you will be instructedby the EAS that sheltering-inplacehas ended and to openand ventilate your home orbuilding.• Shelters may be opened forindividuals who cannot returnhome because a shelter-in-placehas been ordered for the area inwhich they live. If you areaffected in this manner, pleaselisten to EAS stations forannouncements of shelters beingopened or go to the home of afriend or relative that is outsidethe area of concern.EvacuationAn evacuationmay beconducted whenthere is a concernthat hazardousmaterials mayimpact people in acertain area. If youare directed toevacuate fromyour home orwhile at yourworkplace, followthese guidelines:• Write down the evacuation routeand designated shelter providedover the EAS station. Theseinstructions will depend on whatsector you are currently in (seemap and shelter list on pages14-15 ) and what plant site isinvolved in the emergency.• If you do not have transportation,call a neighbor or co-worker forassistance. DO NOT CALL 911.• Keep your vehicle windowsclosed and turn off air systemsto eliminate the possible intakeof outside air into your vehicle.• Tune your vehicle’s radio to oneof the EAS stations listed onpage 9.• Secure your home or workplace.Before leaving home, tie a whitecloth or towel on your front doorto indicate to emergency officialsthat you have gone.• If you are at home, gather itemsyou will need for a short stayaway from home, such as:cellular phonemedicationstoiletriesspecial diet foodblankets & pillowscheckbookcredit cardsEmergency Planningimportant papersa change of clothing10Oak Ridge Emergency Operations Center11
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