Radiological Preparedness

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency's Radiological Programs Section is responsible for the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program and the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Program.

The mission of the REP Program is to ensure the health and safety of the public living in the vicinity of Georgia's nuclear power facilities in the event of an accident. The primary emphasis of the program is on nuclear power plants, however plans also address other fixed nuclear facilities and radiological incidents. The REP program is responsible for plan development, plan reviews, responder training, and exercises to ensure that state and local governments are ready to respond in the unlikely event of an accident.

Nuclear Plants in Georgia

Public Warning/Notification

Warning to the public within the 10-mile emergency planning zones of Georgia's nuclear facilities is primarily provided by sirens and the Emergency Alert System. Sirens are installed around Plants Farley, Hatch, and Vogtle and alert residents to monitor local radio or television stations in the event of an emergency. The Emergency Alert System broadcasts the warning and notification on those respective radio and television stations. This alert system can be activated by GEMA/HS within minutes of the decision to do so by local and state officials and once notification of a nuclear emergency has been received. Emergency preparedness information is distributed annually to the public by the utility and includes maps of evacuation planning zones and instructions for what to do when notified of an emergency at the plant. This information can also be found at the above links..

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