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EDF Energy has an open information policy regarding emergency arrangements through consultation groups such as the Local Community Liaison Council, Local Liaison Council and Site Stakeholder Group.

An important issue of the Emergency Arrangements is to inform local residents of actions that should be taken should a nuclear emergency arise at one of the power stations.

The Radiation (Emergency Preparedness & Public Information) regulations 2001 (REPPIR) places a requirement on EDF Energy to warn and inform the local residents of the risks and required action in an emergency.

EDF Energy produces calendars each year for residents within a specified radius of the power station. All emergency advice is held on the reverse of the calendar and designed to be easily located should an emergency arise. The aim is to give as much information as possible including the local radio stations and television channels to tune in to, and advice on action depending on factors such as your location.

Initial advice is similar to any civil disaster:

 

 Advice given to local residents includes detailed information on the actions which should be taken, information on potassium iodate tablets and further useful information should evacuation measures be undertaken.



During an event the local and national radio and TV media would play an important role in conveying information to the public regarding the ongoing situation.

The co-ordination of the multi-agency response to the media forms an important part of the local authorities’ off-site plan.  These arrangements are tested during Level 2 exercises.