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Be Prepared for an Emergency at the Indian Point Energy Center

PUTNAM COUNTYINDIAN POINT EMERGENCY GUIDE

NRC000069 Submitted: March 30, 2012

CONTENTSHow will I know if there’s an emergency at Indian Point? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Siren alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Tune in for information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

What is the Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4What Putnam County Response Area am I in? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

If my Area is directed to take protective action, what should I do? . . . . . . . 6 Shelter-in-place - Staying indoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Evacuation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 What is a Reception Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Evacuation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7What do I do if my children are in school during an emergency? . . . . . . . . . 8 Relocation of schoolchildren to Kent School Reception Centers . . . . . . . 9

How can KI-potassium iodide protect me and my family, and how do I obtain it? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

What other important emergency planning information do I need to know?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Planning for people with special needs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Protecting your pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Emergency Planning Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Putnam County bus Routes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15

School Reception Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Questions and answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17

Different levels of incidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Internet resources for emergency planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Emergency Preparedness Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-23 • Information regarding the Putnam County 9-1-1 Emergency Communication System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Evacuation supplies checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Emergency Plan Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside back cover

A Guide for You and Your Family

Part of the emergency plan includes communicating with the public. The information in this booklet is for you, the people in the communitiesclose to Indian Point. Emergency planners want people who live, work orvisit Putnam County to have this information because it will help keepyou safe in the unlikely event of an emergency at Indian Point.

A key component in the ongoing public education campaign is the NewYork State Office of Emergency Management website for the JointInformation Center developed primarily for Indian Point issues. The sitemay be accessed through the website http://www.nyalert.gov and byselecting ”Indian Point Home” from the menu on the left side of the page.Partners in this educational effort are the counties of Orange, Putnam,Rockland and Westchester, New York and Indian Point Energy Center.

Step-by-StepEmergencyPlanning

You’ll find much of the information you need on thelarge map located in thecenter of this booklet.

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As you read this booklet, you’llbe asked to write in your family’sown emergency information. At the end of this step-by-stepprocess, you will have gatheredtogether important infor mationthat will keep you and your family safe in an emergency.

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You should read this booklet carefully, well in advance ofany potential emergency. Discuss it with your family. Fill inyour family’s information. Keep this booklet in a safe placefor future reference.

Area - The EPZ is divided within eachcounty into emergency response Areas.In an emergency, public officials willprovide specific information for Areasdefined as towns, villages or parts of atown, so it is important to know thespecific Area in which you live.

Congregate Care Facility – A locationmanaged by the American Red Cross toprovide for the basic human needs offamilies and individuals who haveevacuated their homes due to a disasterevent: such as flood, fire, earthquake,hazardous materials incident or nuclearfacility emergency. The facility willprovide long term space for cots andsleeping bags, simple food and basic first aid.

EAS-Emergency Alert System—Speciallydesignated radio and TV stations that willbroadcast safety information in the eventof an emergency. EAS stations are listedon the opposite page.

EPZ—Emergency Planning Zone—The area designated by the federal government within a 10-mile radius of a nuclear power plant for which planshave been put in place to protect people in the event of a radiologicalemergency.

Emergency Sirens—There are sirensplaced within the 10-mile radius of IndianPoint. In the event of an emergency atIndian Point the sirens would sound forfour minutes in a loud, steady tone.

Evacuation – A protective action intendedto prevent or reduce exposure toradioactive materials. In an evacuation,you would be instructed to leave yourhome or business and go outside of the EPZ.

If you need a place to stay or if yourequire special assistance, GeneralPopulation Reception Centers areidentified on the map at the center of thebook. Additional information is availablein this glossary (see General PopulationReception Center) and on page 7 of thisbooklet.

General Population Reception Center– A location outside of the EPZ wherepeople who have evacuated can go forassistance. Special assistance availableat the General Population ReceptionCenters includes directions to a place tostay (Red Cross Congregate Care facility),first aid or directions to a medical facility,registration with the Red Cross tofacilitate reuniting with family andfriends, receive KI (potassium iodide),and if there has been a release ofradioactive materials, monitoring forradiation contamination.

You can find your General PopulationReception Center on the map at theback of this booklet.

Incident Levels—The federal governmenthas designated four classifications forincidents at nuclear power plants. Eachclassification corresponds to the degreeof seriousness of an incident. See page18 for details.

KI—The chemical symbol for a drugcalled potassium iodide. KI comes in theform of tablets in two dose sizes and in aliquid. KI protects the thyroid gland fromradioactive iodide. In the event of anuclear emergency, you could beinstructed to swallow a KI tablet. Itshould be taken only when directed bypublic officials.

Protective Action—Any action taken toprotect the public’s health in response toan emergency. Protective actions in aradiological emergency could includeshelter-in-place (staying indoors),evacuating the area and/or swallowingKI.

Radiological Emergency—an emergencywhere radioactive materials in significantconcentrations escape into theenvironment. If the concentrations of thematerials are high enough, they could bedangerous to health.

Radioactive Release—Introduction orleak of any radioactive materials into theenvironment.

School Reception Centers—Schools outside of the EmergencyPlanning Zone where school children are relocated during a radiologicalemergency. If children are in school during an incident, they will be taken bybus to a School Reception Center as aprecautionary action. Your children willbe cared for at these Centers. You canfind your children’s School ReceptionCenters on the map at the end of thisbooklet.

Shelter-in-Place—This is a protectiveaction in which you are instructed to stayindoors with windows and doors tightlyshut and all ventilation systems turnedoff. Stay tuned to your local EAS radio orTV station for current emergencyinformation. Under certaincircumstances, it is the better way to limitexposure to radio active materials.

Community Emergency Planning Glossary

Telephone, Cell Phone and E-Mail NotificationIn addition to the siren system, Putnam County officials use othercommunications technologies to alert the public. When the sirens sound, thenotification system will contact residents within the Putnam County portion ofthe Indian Point EPZ (and for those who have registered with NY Alert). If youhave not already registered with NY Alert, please do so now. Please listen to theentire NY Alert message as it contains important emergency information.

NY Alert Requires RegisteringThe NY Alert Notification system requires residents to register, allowing theinput of additional numbers that are to be contacted in the event of anemergency. The link to the system’s websites can be found at the PutnamCounty Bureau of Emergency Services website, http://pcbes.org. These arelisted under the heading “Stay Connected With Putnam County” on the homepage, in the upper right hand corner.

If you hear the sirens and/or if you are notified by telephone, cell phone oremail, turn on your radio or television and tune to an Emergency Alert System(EAS) station near you. EAS stations are listed below.

Siren, Telephone, Cell Phone and E-Mail Notification Testing: The sirens aretested periodically throughout the year to ensure that they work in the event ofan emergency. The notification systems will be activated and tested inconjunction with the siren tests. Siren and notification tests are announced inadvance through local news media.

By listening to the EAS stations, you will be able to find out thenature of the emergency and what precautions you and yourfamily need to stay safe.

How will I know if there’s an emergency at Indian Point?

1Emergency Alert System (EAS)stations listed at left would be broadcasting further safetyinformation. Find out which EASstations work best for you andrecord those stations below.

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My Emergency AlertStations:

AM Radio _______________FM Radio _______________TV _____________________

Enter this information here, and then on theEmergency Plan Summary, inside back cover.

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In an emergency, the emergencysirens would sound. You would heara continuous, high-pitched, loudand steady sound for four minutes.

Siren alertsIf there is a potential for or an actual release of radiological materials to the environment, the Putnam CountyExecutive—in partnership with New York State officials and other county executives—would sound emergencysirens. These special sirens are located throughout the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) around Indian Point.There are 16 sirens located in Putnam County. The approximate siren locations can be found on the map at the centerof this booklet.

Tune in for informationIf you hear the emergency sirens, tune in your radio and TV to an Emergency Alert System (EAS) station for further information.

Remember: The sounding of the sirens is not a signal to take any action other than to listen to your radio or TV.

EAS StationsAM Radio FM Radio TelevisionWFAN 660 WFAS 1230 WRRV 92.7 WCBS Ch 2WABC 770 WRCR 1300 WHUD 100.7 WNBC Ch 4WCBS 880 WALL 1340 WNEW 102.7 WNYW Ch 5WRKL 910 WLNA 1420 WGNY 103.1 WABC Ch 7WINS 1010 WFAS 103.9 NEWS 12 HUDSON VALLEY

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SouthernPhilipstown

SouthernPutnam Valley Southwest

Carmel

Lower PhilipstownPUTNAM COUNTY

WESTCHESTER COUNTY

Indian Point Energy Center

You have received this booklet in the mail because your home or workplace islocated within or near the Indian Point Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ). On themap on this page, and in more detail on the large map in the center of thisbooklet, you will see that the EPZ is further divided into smaller areas.

County officials have labeled the impacted Areas with a descriptive municipalname. In Putnam County the four Areas are Lower Philipstown, SouthernPhilipstown, Southern Putnam Valley and Southwest Carmel. Please refer tothe large map in the back of this booklet to determine the exact location ofyour home and/or workplace and identify your Area in the EPZ.

Knowing the Area in which you live or work is very important since emergencyinstructions regarding Indian Point that you will receive on radio and TV andthrough the NY Alert Notification System will be specific to your Area. Thesebroadcasts will inform people, within the specific named Areas, aboutprotective actions that should be taken.

What Putnam County response Area am I in?

This map shows the Putnam County Emergency Planning Zone divided into 4 county specific areas.

Use the large map in the center of this booklet to find your AREA.

“Since I live in the community and attendmany local events, people are alwaysapproaching me with specific questionsabout Emergency Preparedness–whatshould they do, where should they go andhow Putnam County agencies will respond.This booklet is an easy-to-use informationguide that can answer these questions sothat people will be prepared in the event ofan emergency and this will allow ouremergency responders to be able to bettercarry out their jobs.”

Joe DeMarzoPutnam CountyDirector of Mental Health/Youth Bureau

10 mile

5 mile

2 mile

Putnam County EPZ

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2Find out what AREA you live inby referring to the map in theback of this booklet.

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My Area is:

� Lower Philipstown

� Southern Philipstown

� Southern Putnam Valley

� Southwest Carmel


The goal of emergency planners is to prevent or limit people’sexposure to the radioactive materials.

Community emergency planning described in this booklet is for the areawithin a 10-mile radius of Indian Point. This area is called the EmergencyPlanning Zone (EPZ). The federal government set the 10-mile radius as thearea requiring emergency plans for protecting health and safety inradiological emergencies.

If you live or work within the EPZ, this booklet is for YOU.

A radiological emergency at Indian Point means that radioactive materials inthe form of a vapor or very fine particles that, if released to the air, would becarried by the wind either have escaped or could possibly escape from theplant. Radioactive materials float in wind patterns called plumes—like smokefrom a smokestack. While you couldn’t see, feel or smell these plumes, stateand county emergency workers can accurately track them with scientificinstruments.

What is the Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ)?

The 10-mile radiusaround Indian Point,located in Buchanan,New York, is called theEmergency PlanningZone (EPZ).

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3Find your home’s GeneralPopulation Reception Center onthe large map in the back ofthis booklet and record itsname and address here.

My destination outside the EPZ I selected to evacuate to is:_________________________

or, my General PopulationReception Center is: letter ____________________

It is located at ________________________________________________________________________

If there is an emergency at Indian Point, officials might sound the emergencysirens and then use the Emergency Alert System (EAS) to broadcast instructionsfor people to take “protective actions”.

Shelter-in-Place – Staying indoorsShelter-in-place, that is, being directed by county officials to stay in a house orbuilding with windows and doors closed and outside air vents shut, can be aneffective emergency response to a radiation release. Because of wind and otherweather conditions, a brief release of radiation could pass through the area veryquickly. In that situation, sheltering would provide the best protection. See the boxbelow for sheltering instructions.

Shelter-in-place may also be the preferred action in cases where bad weather,such as a snowstorm, prevents efficient evacuation. You might be told to shelteronly until officials mobilize their forces to support an evacuation.

If you hear emergency sirens, receive a telephone, cell phone or email alert,further emergency information will be provided by your emergency alert radio or TV stations.

EvacuationEvacuation is another protective action. After evaluating information about theemergency at Indian Point, county officials may direct people in some areas toevacuate and leave the area. The order to evacuate would be given through EASbroadcasts on radio or TV.

Based on the plant conditions, weather and wind direction, people in specificAreas will be instructed to leave.

The Entire EPZ would probably not be evacuated—only specific Areas.

Please do not evacuate unless your specific Area is told to do so by county officialsin Emergency Alert System (EAS) broadcasts. An unnecessary evacuation may tieup traffic for people from the Areas actually being evacuated. Evacuation may onlybe a precaution. You might be able to return home relatively soon.

Many people who are told to evacuate could go to the home of a relative or friend,or to a motel or hotel outside of the Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ.) See page 24for a list of supplies to bring with you.

If my Area is directed to take protective action, whatshould I do?

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“ Being prepared for an emergency

is essential to everyone’s safety.

By reading up on emergency planning, you’ll

know what to do if an emergency occurs,

and will be better equipped to focus on the

health and safety of you and your family.”

Deputy Chris PollardPutnam County

Shelter-in-place instructions If you are instructed to remain indoors (“shelter-in-place”) because of an emergency, you should:

• Keep family and pets inside.

• Close all windows and doors.

• Turn off heaters, air conditioners and any other ventilation systems.

• Extinguish fires in fireplaces and close dampers.

• Stay tuned to the Emergency Alert System (EAS) stations.

• Avoid using telephones, including cell phones, to prevent overloading

the system and interfering with emergency use.

Evacuation Instructions If you are instructed to evacuate because of an emergency, you should:

• Be certain that the specific Area in which you live or work is being evacuated. Do not evacuate unnecessarily.

• If your Area is being evacuated, you should arrange to leave as soon as possible by car or by emergency bus. Keep your car windows closed and use re- circulating ventilation if available.

• Refer to the Evacuation Supplies checklist on page 24 for items to bring with you during an evacuation.

• To evacuate to a location outside of the EPZ, take the most timely route to a friend or relative.

• To evacuate to a specific Area’s General Population Reception Center, take the routes designated on the map in the back of this booklet.

• If you have children in school, they will probably have already been relocated by school authorities in accordance with the school district plan. You can pick them up at the Kent School Reception Center shown on the map in the center of the booklet.

• When people are instructed by public officials to evacuate, they will also be instructed to swallow a dose of KI, which protects your thyroid from radioactive iodine. Please see page 10 for more details.

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4Select the best route.

My best route to my selecteddesignation:_________________________________________My designated route to theGeneral Population ReceptionCenter:____________________

My emergency bus stop (shouldI need one):__________________________

Study the designated routes toyour selected designation. YourReception Center can be located onthe large map in the back of thisbooklet and write down the routehere. Note your bus stop as well.

stepReception Centers are available. For people being evacuated who may not have a place to go to outside of the EPZ,Putnam County officials have established General Population Reception Centers.These Centers are located in schools outside the EPZ and they correspond to specificAreas. Identify the Area in which you live or work to determine which GeneralPopulation Reception Center you should go to. The General Population ReceptionCenters can be located on the map in the back of the book.

People should take the routes identified on the map in the back of this booklet to theGeneral Population Reception Centers unless otherwise instructed. County officialswill have traffic control strategies in place to make travel as efficient as possible.

Special Assistance available at the Reception Centers includes:• Information and directions to a place to stay – a Red Cross Congregate Care Facility.• First Aid or directions to facilities that provide medical care.• Registration service for you and your family to facilitate being reunited with family members and friends.• Social Service agency staff to assist in other areas of need.• See page 24 for a list of supplies to bring with you.

If there has been a release of radiation from Indian Point:County officials will inform you through announcements on NY-Alert, or radio and TV stations of a release of radiation from Indian Point and of the actions you should take.

Past experience with many actual evacuations (e.g., hurricanes and hazardous materials)indicate that many people choose to go to the home of a relative or friend, or to a hotel ormotel outside of the affected area. If that is your choice, select the most direct primaryand alternate route that will take you to your destination.

If you choose to go to a friend’s, relative’s house or hotel: shower and wash theclothes you and your family were wearing to remove any possible contamination.You may also choose to first go to a Reception Center to be monitored forcontamination and to be decontaminated, if necessary.

If you and your family’s evacuation destination is a Reception Center, monitoring anddecontamination will be provided by Center Staff.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CAR

Free emergency buses are available pickyou up along bus routes located near yourhome. The buses will take you to yourGeneral Population Reception Center.Emergency bus routes closest to you areidentified on the back of the enclosed map(on page 14). You will be notified by TV orradio when pickups will begin.

Please see the “Evacuation SuppliesChecklist” on page 24 and evacuation routeinformation in the center of this booklet.


5Locate your children’s SchoolReception Centers on the map inthe center of this booklet. PutnamCounty schools located in the EPZwill relocate to the Kent SchoolReception Center, Route 52, Kent,NY.

For children who attend schooloutside of Putnam County and goto a school in the EPZ inWestchester or Orange countiesthe School Reception Centerscorresponding with your children’sschools are located on the map inthe center of this booklet.

My children’s SchoolReception Centers are:

CHILD’S NAME SCHOOL RECEPTION CENTER

________ ________________ ________________

________ ________________ ________________

________ ________________ ________________

________ ________________ ________________

Public notification messages will be broadcast advisingparents and residents that schools have been relocated.

Relocation of schoolchildren to Kent School Reception CentersAn emergency could occur at any time of the day or night. It could happenduring hours when your children are in school. Because of this possibility,county officials in close consultation with safety experts from New YorkState, other counties and school districts have worked out careful plans forrelocating school children in a potential emergency.

As a precautionary action, at the first indication of a potential problem,county officials might decide to relocate school children. The childrenwould be taken with their teachers by bus to the Kent School ReceptionCenter on Route 52 in the Town of Kent located outside of the EPZ. TheKent School Reception Centers provide temporary care for children untilparents can pick them up.

To avoid congestion and delays, parents should not pick up their children atschool during an emergency.

Children will be taken to a General Population Reception Center only if theyare not picked-up prior to the closing of the Kent School Reception Centerand/or there is a need for qualified caregivers to feed and shelter thechildren until parents arrive. County officials will advise parents throughradio and TV broadcasts of the status of the Kent School Reception Centerand of the relocation to one of the General Population Reception Centers.

New York State Education Department requires that school staff be trainedto put these emergency plans for relocation into action should they beneeded.

What do I do if my children are in school during an emergency?

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The Kent School Reception Center location is shown on the map in thecenter of this booklet.

Students will be taken with their teachers by bus to School ReceptionCenters located outside the EPZ. Children would then be registered and willstay at the School Reception Center, under the care of their teachers, untilparents are able to pick them up. If the need for food and extended shelterbecomes necessary before parents arrive, children may be moved to aGeneral Population Reception Center. In that case, they will remain in thecare of teachers, and parents would be notified through the media.

TV and radio broadcasts will keep you informed about school relocations.

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If your child’s school is relocated • If your child or children are in daycare, nursery school, after schoolprograms or other settings located within the EPZ, check with theirdaycare provider on emergency plans for their location.

“Emergency planning coordination exists

among all community partners; county

agencies, the schools, and supporting

agencies. Throughout the year we plan,

train and exercise with our partners to be

better prepared”

Thomas C. LannonEmergency Manager Putnam County Bureau ofEmergency Service

� Relocation of schoolchildren would most likely be carried out as aprecaution only. Relocation does not indicate that a radiologicalrelease would occur or has occurred. It would not necessarily meanthat an evacuation would be ordered either.

� Check with your child’s school to learn more about relocationplanning.

� If parents would like to authorize another person to pick up theirchildren at the Kent School Reception Center, for example, agrandparent or baby sitter, they should contact their child’s schoolat their earliest convenience and follow that school’s proceduresfor formally identifying the person who could pick up their child.

From Garrison / Haldane Schools

� Travel north on Route(s) 9D or Route 9 to Interstate 84� Take Interstate 84 East to Exit 17� Exit 17 turn right (west) onto Ludingtonville Road� Turn left (south) onto Route 52.� Travel approx. 1 mile up-hill� Kent Complex is at first traffic light on right.

From Putnam Valley

� Travel northeast on Peekskill Hollow Road to Route 301� Turn left onto 301 - Travel northwest on Route 301 to Farmers Mills Road� Turn right (east) onto Farmers Mills Rd. Travel to end.� Kent Complex is at first traffic light on right.

Kent School Reception Center ComplexKent School Reception Center Complex

1065 Route 52, Kent, NY 10512

DIRECTIONS TO SCHOOL RECEPTION CENTER

TO PICKUP RELOCATED STUDENTS

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Potassium Iodide, known by its chemical symbol KI, is an over-the-countermedication. In the event of a serious nuclear plant emergency, KI has a safetyvalue as a supplement to sheltering-in-place and evacuation. It reduces the riskof thyroid cancer from exposure to radioactive iodine. Radioactive iodine couldbe among the materials released in a severe emergency. KI protects the thyroidgland from exposure to radioactive Iodine.

Putnam County has made KI available free of charge to everyone living orworking within the Indian Point EPZ. You should obtain a supply of KI for yourfamily or co-workers and store it in a safe place as a precaution. Obtaining KIprior to an emergency is one step closer to being prepared to protect you andyour family.

Putnam County has an extensive KI distribution program. If you did not receiveKI at one of the distribution sites, you can arrange to pick up a supply by callingthe Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services at 1-800-942-1457.

When do I swallow KI and how much do I swallow?KI is now available in two dosage (tablet) sizes (130-mg and 65-mg) and in aliquid form. The recommended dosage of KI is listed in the chart below.

One dose of KI tablet protects the thyroid gland from radioactive iodide forapproximately 24 hours. It is most effective if taken immediately prior toexposure as directed. However, thyroid protection can still be achieved byswallowing a KI tablet up to six hours after radiation exposure.

Listen to your Emergency Alert System (EAS) stations forinstructions about KI.

OBTAIN KI FOR YOUR FAMILY FREE OFCHARGE

• KI is available by contacting thePutnam County Bureau of EmergencyServices at 1-800-942-1457

• Most schools in the EmergencyPlanning Zone (EPZ) have a supply of KI. Check with your schooladministrator to be sure.

How can KI protect me and my family, and how do Iobtain it?

6Obtain KI for you and your family(see above).

My family’s KI is stored inthis location:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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KI dose # ml liquid # of 65 # of 130 (mg) (65 mg/ml) mg tablets mg tablets

130 2 2 1

130 2 2 1

65 1 1 1/2

65 1 1 1/2

32 1/2 1/2 1/4

16 1/4 1/4 1/8

Adults over 40 yrsAdults over 18 through 40 yrsPregnant or lactating women

Adolescents over 12 through 18 yrswho weigh at least 150 pounds

Adolescents over 12 through 18 yrswho weigh less than 150 pounds

Children over 3 through 12 yrs

Over 1 month through 3 years

Birth through 1 month

Age Group

Source: A factsheet of the New York Department of Health – “Use of Potassium Iodide DuringRadiological Emergencies Information for the Public”, Rev. 2 – January 2007

If you are told to swallow KI and also told to evacuate but do not have KI,simply evacuate. Supplies of KI are available at the General PopulationReception Centers.

What other important emergency planning informationdo I need to know?

“As your county’s emergency planners–

supported by police, firefighters, medical

personnel and other safety experts – we

have developed a comprehensive plan for

responding to an emergency at Indian

Point. This booklet will help residents

become personally involved in this

program. Read this booklet carefully and

enter your own information. It will help to

keep you and your family safe and

informed during an emergency.

Adam B. StiebelingDeputy Commissioner/Public Information OfficerPutnam County Bureau ofEmergency Services

If you haven’t already done so, transfer all theinformation you entered inthe numbered boxes to theEmergency Plan Summary,inside back cover.

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Planning for people with special needsIf there is a need for an evacuation, the County has plans in place to pick up andtransport people with special needs who have no other means of transportation.Special needs could include a walking disability, sight or hearing impairment, orneed for specialized medical equipment or transportation. People with specialneeds would be taken to General Population Reception Centers.

If you have special needs, please fill out the registration card at the end of this booklet and mail it in so we can make arrangements to help. If you know someone who might need assistance filling out the card, please offer to help them.

Even if you mailed in a card last year, please do so again to keep our records up-to-date.

For deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind, and speech-disabled-TTY & NY Relay

In case of emergency, TTY users should call the TTY-equipped 911 EmergencyCommunication Center in Putnam County. The 9-1-1 dispatchers have TTYequipment and are trained to respond to all needs of people in Putnamincluding those who are deaf or have hearing loss. 7-1-1 (NY Relay) is NOT a substitute for deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind, and speech-disabledresidents who need emergency services.

If you use a TTY and cannot obtain emergency service via 911, you may call 7-1-1and tell the Relay Operator you have an emergency situation. However, theymay take longer to get through.

Protecting your petsIf you are directed to evacuate, you should take your pets with you. However,pets are not be permitted inside General Population Reception Centers (exceptservice animals such as seeing-eye dogs). Make a list of places that wouldaccept your pets in an emergency, such as boarding kennels, friends, orrelatives outside the EPZ. Putnam County is actively working on developing aCommunity Animal Response Team; volunteers to assist in the time of need withcommunity animal sheltering. This is being done to accommodate people whocannot make arrangements for their pets beforehand.

For more information on disaster preparedness for pets or livestock, visit TheHumane Society of the United States Disaster Center website atwww.hsus.org/hsus_field/hsus_disaster_center/resources/ .

If you have livestock or agricultural products, information is available on the NewYork State Emergency Management Office’s website under the heading‘information’. A brochure titled “Radiological Emergency Information for theAgricultural Community” is available at the New York State EmergencyManagement Office’s website at www.semo.state.ny.us or by calling 518-292-2312.

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10-Mile Zone

9-Mile

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Brewster High School50 Foggingtown Rd., Brewster, NY 10509

George Fischer Middle School275 Fair St., Carmel, NY 10512

Carmel High School30 Fair St., Carmel, NY 10512

Southern Philipstown

Lower Philipstown

Southern Putnam Valley

Southwest Carmel

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Best routes toReception Centeers

Emergency ResponsePlanning Areas

General Population Reception Centers

School ReceptionCenter

Major Highways

State Roads

County Roads

Exit Numbers

Exit

Siren Locations

Railroads

Parks

The color portion of the map depictsthe Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ).

This map is not drawn to scale.

If you do not have your own transportation out of the area, you can ride one of the buses provided to take you to areception center or arrange a ride with a neighbor. Following is a list of bus routes and stops in Putnam County. If residents of your planning area are advised to evacuate, locate the nearest bus stop. You will be advised over the radiowhen to go to your bus stop or wait outside your home if your route has stops at private residences.

Putnam County Bus Routes

Bus No. Bus Stops

Lower PhilipstownManitou/Garrison Four Corners toBrewster High School P-1• Rte 9D at Manitou Rd., South Mountain Pass,Pepper Grass Ln., Manitoga Nature Sign, Glenn Cliff(Garrison Institute) & Rte 403

Forsonville/Four Corners to BrewsterHigh School P-2• Rte 9 at Putnam County Line, Winston La.,Graymoor Retreat & Rte. 403

• Rte. 403 at Forsonville Ln & Rte 9D

Continental Village/Crofts Corners toBrewster High School P-9• Aqueduct Rd. at Lake Ct., Morris Rd. • Morris Rd., at Allen Rd., Aqueduct Rd.• Aqueduct Rd., at Gallows Hill Rd. (Gallows Hillbecomes Sprout Brook Rd.)

• Sprout Brook Rd., at Brookside Dr., Old Albany PostRd., Indian Lake Rd.

• Sprout Brook Rd., to Cimarron Rd., at OscawanaLake Rd.

Continental Village to Brewster HighSchool P-10 • Sprout Brook Rd., at Winston Ln.• Winston Ln., at Highland Dr.• Highland Dr., at Ox Yoke Rd.• Putnam Rd at Schuyler Ln. • Steuben Rd., at Birch Terr., Rochambeau Rd., SproutBrook Rd.

Southern PhilipstownForsonville/Four Corners to BrewsterHigh School P-2• Rte 9 at Putnam County Line, Winston La.,Graymoor Retreat & Rte. 403

• Rte. 403 at Forsonville Ln & Rte 9D

South Highland/Nelson Corners toBrewster High School P-3• Rte 9 at Travis Comers Rd., Bird & Bottle Inn Sign,Papa Johns Restaurant, Old Albany Post Rd & PostRd at Mobile Home Park

South Highland/St. Philips Church to Brewster High School P-4• Rte 9 at Rte 403, Old West Point Road East, TravisComers Rd

• Philipse Brook Rd., at Rte 9D.

Bus No. Bus Stops

Garrison to Brewster High School P-5• Lower Station Rd. at Garrison Railroad Station • Upper Station Rd. at Garrison Fire House • Rte 9D at Philipse Brook Rd., St. Basils Academy,Beverly Warren Rd., Boscobel Restoration & Moffatt Rd.

Nelson Corners to Brewster High School P-6• Old West Point Road East at Old Albany Post Rd.• Old Albany Post at Lake Celeste Sign, Chapman Rd.,Canopus Hill Rd., Travis Corners Rd., Philipse BrookRd., & Indian Brook Rd.

Cold Spring to Brewster High School P-20

• The Boulevard at Constitution Dr., & Kemble Ave. • Main St., at Rte. 9D • Rte. 9D at Craigside Dr.

P-21• Main St. at West St. (Band Shell) • Lunn Terr., at Forge Gate Condo Sign • Main St., at Rock St., Kemble Ave., Furnace St &Route 9D

P-22• Fair St. at Northern Ave. • Northern Ave. at Rte. 9D• Rte. 9D at West Belvedere St., & Whitehill Pl.

Cold Spring/Nelsonville to Brewster HighSchool P-23 • Rte. 9D at Wall St., Benedict Rd. & Bank St.• Bank St., at Parsonage St.• Peekskill Rd. at Rt.301

P-24• Main St., at Academy St., Orchard St., Parsonage St.,Pearl St., Division St., Peekskill Rd. & Fishkill Rd.

Southern Putnam ValleyLake Peekskill to Carmel High School P-7• Lake Dr. at Lake Peekskill P.O. • Johnson St., at Becker St. • Becker St., at Avon Rd., Laurel Rd., Walnut Rd.,Traverse Rd becomes Tanglewylde Rd.

• Tanglewylde Rd., at Reichert St., Aspen Ln., TraverseRd., Northway

• Lake Dr., William St.

Oregon Corners/Crofts Corners to George Fischer Middle School P-8 • Peekskill Hollow Rd (Putnam Valley) at OscawanaLake Rd.

• Oscawana Lake Rd, at Enloe St., Morrissey Dr.,

Bus No. Bus Stops

Williams St., Upland Dr., South St., Breezy Park Rd., Kramers Pond Rd., andChurch Rd.

Continental Village/Crofts Corners to George Fischer Middle School P-9• Aqueduct Rd. at Lake Ct., Morris Rd. • Morris Rd., at Allen Rd., Aqueduct Rd.• Aqueduct Rd., at Gallows Hill Rd. (Gallows Hillbecomes Sprout Brook Rd.)

• Sprout Brook Rd., at Brookside Dr., Old Albany PostRd., Indian Lake Rd.

• Sprout Brook Rd., to Cimarron Rd., at OscawanaLake Rd.

Putnam Valley/Adams Corners to George Fischer Middle SchoolP-11• Peekskill Hollow Rd., at Peekskill Hollow Tnpke.,Wilma Ln., White Rd.

• Mill Street at Mill Pond, Mueller Moutain Rd.,Peekskill Hollow Rd.

• Peekskill Hollow Rd., at Grace Methodist Church,Miller Rd., Tinker Hill Rd. & Bryant Pond Rd.

Crofts Corners/Adams Corners to George Fischer Middle School P-12• Church Rd., at Oscawana Lake Rd., Lincoln Rd., OldChurch Rd., Kramers Pond Rd., Quail Ridge & Peekskill HollowRd.

Oscawana Corners/ Spruce Hill to George Fischer Middle School P-13• Oscawana Lake Rd., at Spruce Knolls, Cherry Ln.,Sunset Hill Rd., Columbus Ave., Cayuga Rd., Dunderberg Rd., SawMill Rd., Tinker Hill Rd., Twilight Rd., & Rock Hill Rd.

East of Oscawana Lake to George Fischer Middle SchoolP-14• Lake Front Rd., at Dunderberg Rd., Southern Rd.,Woodleigh Rd., & Eastern Rd.

• Eastern Rd., at Rock Hill Rd. • Oscawana Lake Rd., at Hiawatha Rd., & Silleck Blvd. • North Shore Rd., at Oscawana Lake Rd., &Northview Estates Turn Around

Crofts Corners/Gilbert Corners to George Fischer Middle SchoolP-15• Oscawana Lake Rd. at Canopus Hollow Rd. • Canopus Hollow Rd. at Horton Hollow Rd., SunsetHill Rd., Bell Hollow Rd., Long Ridge Trail

• Canopus Hollow Rd. becomes Dennytown Rd.,Dennytown Rd. & Trail Ct.

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Bus No. Bus Stops

Barger St. to George Fischer MiddleSchool P-16• Barger St., at Stephen Smith Dr., Larksburg Ave.,Finnerty Pl., Florence Rd., Somerset Ln., ThreeArrows, Shamrock Dr., Bridal Path Ct., Bryant PondRd., & Butterfly Ln.

Southwest CarmelWood St./West of Lake Secor to CarmelHigh School

If students and school personnel must be evacuated immediately for their safety, buses will take them to the school reception centers listed below.

School Reception Centers

Putnam County Schools School Reception Center

Garrison Union Free SchoolHaldane Central SchoolCommunity Nursery School of First Presbyterian ChurchSt. Philip’s Nursery SchoolBounous Montessori SchoolThe Nest Nursery SchoolPutnam Valley High School

Putnam Valley Elementary SchoolPutnam Valley Middle SchoolNoah’s ArkSt. Luke’s Nursery SchoolPine Grove Childrens’ Center of P.V.Valley Day Care

Orange County Schools Attended by Putnam County Children School Reception Center

James I. O’Neill High SchoolSacred Heart School

Westchester County Schools Attended by Putnam County Children School Reception CenterOur Montessori School in Yorktown- Yorktown United Methodist ChurchSt. Patrick’s Elementary SchoolThe Seed Day Care

Blue Mountain Middle School Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary SchoolFurnace Woods Elementary School

Peekskill Middle School

Peekskill High School

Woodside Elementary School

Assumption Elementary School

Kent ElementaryRte. 52Kent

Kent Primary SchoolRte. 52Kent

South Junior High School33-63 Monument St.Newburgh

John Jay Senior High SchoolRoute 121-124Cross River

Richard J. Bailey Middle School33 Hillside Ave.Greenburgh

Manhattanville College2900 Purchase StreetPurchase

George Washington Elementary SchoolLakeland Children’s Centers #1 thru #6Van Cortlandtville Elementary SchoolBenjamin Franklin Elementary SchoolThomas Jefferson Elementary SchoolLakeland Alternative High SchoolLakeland-Copper Beech Middle SchoolWalter Panas High SchoolLakeland High School

SUNY PurchaseAnderson Hill RoadPurchase

Maria Regina High SchoolW. Hartsdale Ave.Hartsdale

Lee F. Jackson (Juniper Hill)Elementary SchoolSaratoga RoadGreenburgh

Woodlands High School475 West Hartsdale Ave.Hartsdale

Bus No. Bus Stops

P-17• Wood St., at Indian Hill Rd., Perch Dr., Bonie Wood Dr.,Provost Pl., Greenway Terr., Center Dr. & Secor Rd.

Rte 6N Stillwater Rd. to Carmel HighSchoolP-18• Rte. 6N at County Line, Mobile Home Park, Carey St.,Bonniello Dr.,

Rose Dr., Cheryl Ct., Parker/Geymer Dr., and FabbriCt.

• Secor Rd. at Austin Rd., Clearbrook Dr., Archer Rd.,Walnut Dr. & West Way.

Archer Rd. to Carmel High School P-l9 • Archer Rd., at Colton Rd., Logan Rd., WayacrossRd., Geymer Dr., Breckenridge Rd., Brookdale Rd &Secor Rd.

Westchester CommunityCollege Student Center75 Grasslands RoadValhalla

Valhalla Middle School/High School 300 Columbus Ave. ValhallaBruno Ponterio Ridge Street SchoolNorth Ridge St.Rye Brook

Dobbs Ferry Middle School/High School505 BroadwayDobbs Ferry

Mercy College555 BroadwayDobbs Ferry

Ardsley High School300 Farm RoadArdsley

Pace University – Health & Fitness Center861 BroadwayPleasantville

North Salem HighSchool/Middle School30 June Rd./Rt. 124North Salem

John Jay Middle School40 North Salem RoadRoute 121-124Cross River

Westchester County Schools Attended by Putnam County Children (continued) School Reception Center

French Hills Elementary SchoolMohansic Elementary School (Special Education)

St. Columbanus Elementary School

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School

Claremont Elementary SchoolPark Early Childhood Center

Briarcliff High SchoolBriarcliff Middle SchoolSt. Theresa’s School

BOCES Yorktown Heights Ctr.BOCES Fox Meadow CentePinesbridge School at BOCES

Ossining High School

Croton–Harmon High SchoolPierre Van Cortlandt Middle SchoolThe Garden Road

St. Augustine School

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Bus No. Bus Stops

Westchester CommunityCollege Student Center75 Grasslands RoadValhalla

Valhalla Middle School/High School 300 Columbus Ave. ValhallaBruno Ponterio Ridge Street SchoolNorth Ridge St.Rye Brook

Dobbs Ferry Middle School/High School505 BroadwayDobbs Ferry

Mercy College555 BroadwayDobbs Ferry

Ardsley High School300 Farm RoadArdsley

Pace University – Health & Fitness Center861 BroadwayPleasantville

North Salem HighSchool/Middle School30 June Rd./Rt. 124North Salem

John Jay Middle School40 North Salem RoadRoute 121-124Cross River

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What process would government officialsuse to make decisions during an emergencyat Indian Point?

State and county emergency planners, supported by hundreds of highly trained safetyexperts (police, firefighters, medical personneland other officials) have developed extensiveprocedures for an emergency that might occur at Indian Point.

If an emergency were to occur, the county executives would receive information directlyfrom the nuclear plant operators as well as fromemergency planners and staff from all countydepartments. At the same time, each countyexecutive would be in immediate and continuouscommunication with the county executives fromthe three other counties surrounding IndianPoint. The county executives would also be indirect communication with state and federalofficials.

Together, government officials would decidewhat protective actions, if any, the public shouldtake. Their decisions and instructions would becommunicated to the public through theEmergency Alert System (EAS) broadcasts as well as through other news media.

Why would we be directed to “shelter-in-place” in some situations and evacuate inothers?

Shelter-in-place and evacuation are two possible protective actions that you may beinstructed to take during an emergency. The goalof protective actions is to minimize the public’sexposure to a radiological release. Electedofficials will decide what specific protectiveactions are best for the public to take afterconsidering a wide range of expert advice andinformation, including data on the amount andduration of the release, wind direction andweather conditions. The actions of sheltering orevacuation each have advantages dependingupon the situation.

How could an evacuation succeed whentraffic often doesn’t move even during rushhour?

Police are highly trained in evacuationprocedures and traffic control techniques. Thecounties have performed traffic studies of roadsboth within and outside the EPZ, and haveextensive control systems in place to facilitatetraffic flow during any emergency.

Would all Areas be evacuated at the sametime?

In most instances, only people living in specificAreas would be told to evacuate. Therefore, it ismost important for people to follow directionsfrom public officials carefully to ensure asuccessful evacuation.

Did you take into account “shadow”evacuation, that is, when people evacuateeven when they are not directed toevacuate?

Shadow evacuation should be avoided as itcauses unnecessary congestion on the roadsneeded by people in those Areas that are beinginstructed to evacuate. County emergency planstake the possibility of a “shadow” evacuationinto consideration. These plans have factored itinto their procedures and training. Publicawareness of the dangers of unnecessaryevacuation is one way to reduce the problem.

Can a nuclear power plant explode like anuclear bomb?

No. Radioactive fuel in a nuclear plant has verylow levels of the type of element that couldcause a nuclear explosion. It should be notedthat even at low concentrations, precautionsmust be taken so that radioactive materials produced by the uranium do not reach the environment.

All nuclear power plants in the U.S. are designedwith containment buildings of concrete andsteel. The 1986 accident in Chernobyl, Russiaoccurred in a nuclear plant that did not have acontainment building.

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Nursing homes, hospitals, hospices, etc., within theEPZ have included emergency procedures in theiremergency plans. Staff is trained in these proceduresto keep these people safe in the event of anemergency.

I am housebound because of a chronic illnessand live alone. What do I do?

You should fill out the enclosed postcard at the endof this booklet for people with special needs anddrop it in the mail. You need to do so even if you didso last year. You should also arrange for a neighborto assist you in an emergency.

What happens to my pet in an evacuation?

If you choose to go to a friend or a relative’s homeoutside the EPZ, ask them if they will accept yourpet, or arrange to have it boarded elsewhere. Pets,except for service animals such as seeing-eye dogs,are not allowed inside the General PopulationReception Centers.

How can we measure our exposure to radiation?

Radiation can be easily measured with variousinstruments, including Geiger counters.

What Is radiation?

Radiation is energy, such as heat, light and radiowaves, that moves at high speed through space ormatter. One type of radiation is produced by so-called radioactive materials.

Radiation is part of nature, and humans are exposedto radiation all the time. It comes from rocks in the earth, from the sun and stars.Radiation also comes from common man-madesources, such as many building materials, smokedetectors and medical X-rays.

Radiation has been very well-studied for a hundred years. It can be very useful when properlycontrolled for peaceful purposes such as formedical X-rays and the production of electricity. Butradiation can be dangerous. In too large a dose,radiation can cause harm by damaging living cells. Excessive doses of radiation need to beguarded against.

At every one of our country’s more than 100 nuclearpower plants, every safety precaution is taken toisolate, shield and prevent radioactive materialsfrom escaping to the environment.

For more information, visit the website of theU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission:

www.nrc.gov

For any additional questions you may haveplease call your county’s emergency

services office.

Radon andThoron- 37%

Industrial and Occupational- .1%

Consumer Products- 2%

Nuclear Medicine- 12%Medical Procedures- 36%

Internal- 5%

Terrestrial- 3% (Soil)

Cosmic- 5% (Space)

Sources of Radiation Exposure in the United States

Natural Sources- 50% Man Made Sources- 50%

EMERGENCY PLANNING

Putnam Countywww.putnamcountyny.com

New York State Office of Emergency Managementwww.semo.state.ny.us

RADIATION

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency www.epa.gov

New York State Department of Healthwww.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/radon/radhlthb.htm

Center for Disease Control and Preventionwww.bt.cdc.gov/radiation/index.asp

NUCLEAR ISSUES

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission www.nrc.gov

U.S. Department of Energy www.energy.gov

FOR NON-EMERGENCY INFORMATION CALL:

Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services1-800-942-1457

FOR EMERGENCY INFORMATION:

Sign up for NYAlertwww.nyalert.gov

Resources for emergency planning

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Different levels of incidents

Incident levels could changeIt’s important to know that an incident at a nuclear power plant could change over a period of hours ordays. Plant operators and government emergency planners would be in constant communication with eachother. Plant operators may decide to change the classification level of the incident, depending upon thechanging situation. The public would be informed of any changes in the incident so it’s important to keepyour radio or television on to get the latest news.

Unusual Event There is a potential problem withoperation of the plant. No radiationleak is expected. Federal, state andcounty officials will be notifiedimmediately.

Sirens unlikely to sound Likely no action necessary.Information will be provided to news media.

Alert Something has happened thatcould reduce the plant’s level ofsafety. A small leak of radiationcould occur inside the plant notaffecting the public.

Sirens may sound Indian Point, the counties and thestate emergency response centersare fully activated and coordinatingtheir activities. Information will beprovided to news media.

Incident Classification Definition Siren Activation? Public Action

Site Area Emergency A problem has substantiallyreduced the plant’s level of safety,but radioactivity levels outside theplant site are not expected toexceed federal guidelines.

Sirens will likely sound Indian Point, the counties and thestate emergency response centersare fully activated and coordinatingtheir activities. You should monitorthe situation on television or radio.

General Emergency Problems affecting plant safetysystems could lead to a release ofradioactivity above federalguidelines outside the plant site.

Sirens will sound Stay tuned to an Emergency AlertSystem radio or television stationto find out if you need to takeprotective action, such as stayingindoors or leaving the area.

There are four classifications of nuclear power plant incidents established by the federal government.

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FIREFire is a fundamental force in nature. Without fire, life aswe know it today would not exist. Friendly fires heat ourhomes, cook our food and help to generate our energy,but fire also carries with it the potential for greatdestruction. Fire poses a potential threat to our lives,property and resources. It is important to have a plan.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?• Plan two escape routes out of each room.• Practice fire drills at least twice a year.• Teach family members to stay low to the ground when escaping from a fire. Teach family members never to open doors that are hot. In a fire, feel the bottom of the door with the palm of your hand. If it is hot, do not open the door. Find another way out.• Install smoke detectors on every level of your home. Clean and test them at least once a month. Change batteries at least once a year.• Keep a whistle in each bedroom to awaken your house hold in case of fire.• Check electrical outlets. Do not overload outlets.• Purchase and learn how to use a fire extinguisher (5 lb., A-B-C type).• Have a collapsible ladder on each upper floor of your house.• Consider installing home sprinklers.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESEach year, millions of Americans require immediatemedical attention for sudden illnesses and injuries.Responding to the needs of these Americans arethousands of members of the Nation’s EmergencyMedical Services (EMS) systems. Some of theseindividuals are paid while some volunteer their time, butall are highly trained, dedicated professionals whorespond to calls for help any time of the day or night.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO:• “Phone First!” If you become aware of someone need ing emergency medical assistance, immediately call 911. Do not waste valuable time trying to assist the patient before calling.• After calling for help, assist the patient if you can. Do not move the patient unless they are in immediate danger. It is usually best to wait for trained help to arrive before moving injured patients from automo- biles, stairwells, roadways and similar situations.• Keep a first aid kit in your home and automobile. The kit, at a minimum, should contain such items as sterile adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, adhesive tape, scissors, sterile roller bandage, antiseptic, moist cleaning towelettes, triangular bandages, latex or plastic gloves and chemical ice packs.• Always wear your seatbelt when riding in a car and a bicycle helmet when cycling. These two preventive measures save thousands of lives every year.

• Learn CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). Thousands of victims of choking and medical emergencies have been saved by friends, family members and strangers through CPR. It works! Contact the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services at 845-808-4000.

THUNDERSTORMSThunderstorms can happen at any time. Severethunderstorms can bring heavy rains, hail, high winds,lightning and local flooding. When severe thunderstormsthreaten your area, listen to your local radio or TV stationfor updated information.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO:• Get inside a home, large building or car (not a convertible). A car offers some protection from lightning, but can be a dangerous place to be during a flash flood or tornado.• Do not use the telephone, except for emergencies.• Do not use bathtubs, water faucets and sinks. Metal pipes can conduct electricity.

If you are outside and there is no time to reach a safebuilding or car, follow these rules:• Do not stand under a tall tree in an open area, on a hilltop, in an open field or on a beach.• Get away from open water.• Get away from tractors and other metal farm equipment.• Get away from motorcycles, bicycles, golf carts and scooters. Do not hold metal objects, such as golf clubs.

Thunderstorm TermsSevere Thunderstorm Watch: Conditions are right for asevere thunderstorm.Severe Thunderstorm Warning: A severe storm has beenobserved or has been detected by radar.

FLOODINGFloods are the most common and widespread of allnatural hazards. Some floods develop over a period ofdays, but flash floods can result in raging water in just afew minutes.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?• Listen to a radio or television station in your area for updated information and instruction on what to do.• Keep a stock of food that requires no cooking or refrigeration. Store drinking water in clean, closed containers.• Keep a portable, battery-operated radio and flash lights in working order; stock extra batteries. Have first aid supplies and any medicines your family may need.• Learn your community’s flood evacuation routes and where to find high ground.

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• If instructed, turn off utilities at the main switches or valves. Disconnect electrical appliances, but do not touch any electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.• If your car stalls in a flooded area, abandon it! You and your car could be swept away.

WHAT TO DO AFTER THE FLOOD!• Before entering a building, check for structural damage.• Upon entering the building, use a battery-powered flashlight.• Watch for electrical shorts and live wires before making certain the main power switch is off. Report broken utility lines to police, fire and other appropriate agencies.• Throw out any medicine or food that has had contact with flood water.• DO NOT handle electrical equipment in wet areas.

Flooding TermsFlood Forecasts can mean rainfall may be heavy enoughto cause rivers to overflow their banks, or melting snowmay be mixing with rainfall to produce similar effects.

Flood Warning or Forecasts of Impending Floodsdescribe the affected river, lake or tidewater, the severityof flooding (minor, moderate, or major) and when andwhere the flooding will begin.Flash Flood Watchesmean heavy rains (that may causeflash flooding in specified areas) may occur. Understandthat a flash flood can occur without a visible sign ofrainfall in your area. Be alert to a possible emergencythat will require immediate action.Flash Flood Warningsmean flash flooding is occurring orimminent along certain streams and designated areas.Move to high ground immediately.

WINTER STORMS

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?• Listen to a local radio or television station or NOAA Weather Radio. They will provide updates on weather conditions.• Keep a battery-powered portable radio in working order; keep extra batteries.• Have flashlights, battery powered lamps and extra batteries.• Keep antifreeze in your car’s radiator.• Carry a winter car kit that includes the following: flashlight, tow-chain, or rope, shovel, bag of sand or salt, extra mittens, gloves, hats, boots, windshield scraper, blanket, emergency flares

IF A BLIZZARD TRAPS YOU IN YOUR CAR:• Pull off the highway, stay calm and remain in your vehicle.• Do not set out on foot. A building may seem close but be too far to walk in a deep snow.• Set your hazard lights to “flashing” and hang a cloth

or distress flag from the window or radio antenna.• If you run your car engine to keep warm, open a window slightly for ventilation. This will protect you from possible carbon monoxide poisoning. Keep snow cleared away from the exhaust pipe.• Be careful not to use up battery power. Balance the use of radio, heat and lights.• In extreme cold, use road maps, seat covers and floor mats for warmth. Use your coat as a blanket.

Winter Storm TermsWinter Weather Advisory: Winter weather conditions,such as cold, ice or snow are expected to delay travel,cause major problems or create other types of dangerousconditions.Winter Storm Watch: Usually issued 24 hours before thestart of the event. Means potential exists for six-inch,accumulations or more of snow or ice.Winter Storm Warning: Usually issued within 12 hours ofthe start of the event. Means the occurrence of heavysnow, sleet or freezing rain is expected.Blizzard Warning: Heavy snow, high winds, anddangerously low temperatures are expected. Blizzardscan cause severe weather conditions, such as zerovisibility and life-threatening wind chill.

TORNADOSA tornado is a violent storm with whirling winds of up to300 miles per hour. A tornado spins like a top and maysound like the roaring of an airliner or train.You will be alerted of a tornado by your local EAS station.Tune to a local station, which will provide updatedinformation and tell you what to do.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?• If you are at home – Go to a corner of your basement and take cover under something sturdy. If your home has no basement, take cover in a small room (such as a closet or bathroom) or under sturdy furniture on the lowest floor in the center part of the house. Stay away from windows.• Do not remain in a trailer or mobile home if a tornado is approaching; take cover elsewhere in a nearby shelter or lie flat in the nearest ditch, ravine, or depression.• If you are in a building – Go to an inside hallway on the lowest floor or to a designated area.• If you are outside – Take cover and lie flat in the nearest ditch and cover your head with your arms.

Tornado TermsTornado Watch: A tornado may occur in or near yourarea. Tornado Warning: An actual tornado has been seenor has been shown by radar. If a tornado warning isgiven for your area, take shelter immediately.

POWER OUTAGESA power outage can be caused by storm activity orequipment failures or when a tree, animal or other objectcomes into contact with an electrical line. Once located,

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trouble spots can be isolated and repaired, enablingservice to be restored.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?Here are some suggestions to make your situation easierand safer to deal with while your power company isworking to restore your service:• Check with your neighbors. If you are the only one without power or only a few appliances won’t work, check to see if a fuse is blown or a circuit breaker is tripped.• Contact your local utility company to report downed power lines, gas leaks or other dangerous conditions.• Listen to newscasts on a battery-operated radio. During major power disruptions, announcers often

will broadcast reports on the extent of the trouble and the approximate time electric service will be restored.• Turn off major appliances that should not be in operation when the power comes back on. Do leave a light on so you’ll know when normal service has been restored. Do not use appliances if light is dim, indicating low voltage.• Open refrigerators and freezers as little as possible. Food will keep for hours if door opening is kept to a minimum. If the outage is lengthy, contact a dry ice distributor.• Stay away from downed lines and never touch them under any circumstances.

WHAT IS 9-1-1?9-1-1 is the universal emergency telephone numberdesigned to give citizens an easy to remembernumber when they need the assistance of thePolice, Fire, or Ambulance (EMS) Services in anemergency.

HOW DO I USE 9-1-1?When you have an emergency, remain calm anddial 9-1-1. When the call taker answers, tell themwhat your emergency is, location of the emergency,your name and call back phone number. Don’thang up until the call taker tells you to.

WHEN SHOULD I DIAL 9-1-1?You should only dial 9-1-1 in an “Emergency.” Agood rule to remember is dial 9-1-1 to:

SAVE A LIFEPREVENT A CRIMEREPORT A FIRE

WHO DO I CALL FOR NON-EMERGENCIES?For non-emergencies, use your local policedepartment’s administrative line.

Carmel Police (845) 628-1300Cold Spring Police (845) 265-3407Kent Police (845) 225-4600NY State Police (845) 279-6161Sheriff’s Department (845) 225-4300Village of Brewster (845) 279-6161

WHEN SHOULD I NOT CALL 9-1-1?9-1-1 is not to be used for snow plowing, weatherreports, traffic information, directions or similarnon-emergencies.

WHO ANSWERS MY 9-1-1 CALL?Your 9-1-1 call is answered by a trained dispatcherlocated at the County Communications Center.

WHAT IF I AM DISCONNECTED OR CANNOTSPEAK TO THE CALL TAKER?The 9-1-1 Center will call you back and if there isno answer, they will dispatch a police vehicle toyour location to make sure everything is okay.

HOW DOES 9-1-1 KNOW WHERE I AM?Although there are multiple choices for telephoneservice in Putnam County, all telephone providersare required to provide a name, address andphone number for every active phone line. Inaddition, the 911 system displays the appropriatefire, EMS (ambulance) and police agency for youraddress. This information is provided to 9-1-1 forofficial use only and provides accurate data to thedispatcher in the event that you are unable to talk.

CAN I USE MY CELLULAR PHONE TO CALL 9-1-1?Yes. Calls made from cellular phone are also free.Calls originating within or around Putnam Countywill stay within our county and be directed to our

TO REPORT A FIRE, PREVENT A CRIME OR SAVE A LIFE DIAL 9-1-1

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county 9-1-1 center. Although some phones arecapable of providing your exact location, not allphones provide this information. In fact, evenphones that are capable of transmitting thisinformation may not be able to do so. For thisreason, it is important that you remain on thephone line to assist the call taker in finding yourlocation.

WHAT IF I AM RENTING AND DO NOT KNOW MYCORRECT ADDRESS?You should contact the property owner or landlord.They have been notified of your correct address.

CAN I CALL 9-1-1 FROM A PAY PHONE?Yes. When you c all 9-1-1 from a pay phone, thecall is “free”, no change is required. Simply pickup the phone and dial 9-1-1 and wait for the calltaker to answer your call. You must stay on theline to assist the call taker in responding to yourlocation.

CAN THE DEAF & HEARING OR SPEECH IMPAIREDUSE 9-1-1?Yes. The 9-1-1 Center is equipped with a“Telecommunications Device For The Deaf”(TDD/TTY). Simply dial 9-1-1 and then press theTTY Announcement Key (space bar) to connect tothe system.

WHAT IF I CANNOT PRESS THE SPACEBAR?The 9-1-1 Center will attempt to connect to yourTTY and if they cannot, they will dispatch a policevehicle to your location.

CAN I USE 9-1-1 IF I DO NOT SPEAK ENGLISH?Yes. The 9-1-1 Center (PSAP) has the ability to usean Interpreter Service. The only thing you need toremember is dial 9-1-1 and tell the call taker thelanguage you desire.

CAN I DIAL 9-1-1 TO CHECK MY ADDRESS?No. Only dial 9-1-1 in an emergency. Contact theBureau of Emergency Services at (845) 808-4000 ifyou have questions pertaining to your address orthe 9-1-1 system.

WHAT IF I MOVE OR HAVE AN ADDRESS CHANGE?You must contact Verizon or your local carrier andgive them your new address so that they maycorrectly update the 9-1-1 address database. Also,contact your local Post Office and complete thenecessary address change form.

WHAT CAN I DO TO ASSIST THE CALL TAKER?Remain calm, speak clearly, answer the call taker’squestions, and follow directions. Remember: Youmay need to stay on the line to assist the calltaker in responding to your location.

HOW CAN I ASSIST THE EMERGENCY SERVICES INFINDING MY ADDRESS?You can conspicuously post your house or buildingaddress number on your front door and at thedriveway entrance to your property. Numbersshould be at least 3 inches high and posted onboth sides of the mailbox, gatepost, or fence atthe driveway entrance. Numbers should be madeof reflective material for nighttime visibility.

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POST YOUR NUMBER, IT’S THE LAW!

2-1-1: A CRITICAL TOOL IN TIMES OFEMERGENCIES2-1-1 serves as a confidential, comprehensive and primary entry point into community serviceinformation, referral and assistance. 2-1-1 isavailable 12 hours a day, 7 days a week withtranslation services available in over 150languages as well as via TTY for the hearingimpaired. 2-1-1 offers information, referral,assessment and crisis support for health andhuman services to callers, helping them find theassistance they need to address the everyday

challenges of living as well as those that developduring times of disaster and other communityemergencies. 2-1-1 offers access to the followingtypes of services in the Hudson Valley Region:

• Basic Human Needs Resources• Physical and Mental Health Resources• Employment Supports• Supports for Older Americans and Persons with Disabilities• Support for Children, Youth and Families• Volunteer Opportunities and Donations

FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO www.Hudson211.org.

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If you are told to evacuate, you should bring enough personal supplies for three days away fromhome. Check the items you may need, and add any special items that are not listed. If you need helpfinding a place to stay during an evacuation, people staffing the General Reception Centers will help you.

Evacuation supplies checklist

MEDICAL ITEMS

� Medicines

� Prescription information(doctor, name of medicine…)

� Eyeglasses or contacts

� Dentures

� Special diet foods

� _________________________

� _________________________

BABY SUPPLIES

� Baby food

� Formula

� Diapers/baby wipes

� Toys

� _________________________

� _________________________

CLOTHING

� Clothes for three days

� Shoes

� _________________________

� _________________________

� _________________________

� _________________________

PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS

� Shaving items

� Soaps

� Toothbrush/toothpaste

� Sanitary items

� _________________________

� _________________________

� _________________________

MONEY

� Cash

� Checkbook

� Credit cards

� _________________________

� _________________________

IDENTIFICATION AND IMPORTANT PAPERS

� Drivers license

� Photos of your children

� _________________________

� _________________________

� _________________________

� _________________________

BEDDING

� Two blankets per person orsleeping bags

� _________________________

� _________________________

MISCELLANEOUS

� Portable radio with spare batteries

� Flashlights with extra batteries

� KI tablets/liquid

� Important phone numbers

� This planning booklet

� Bottled water

� Medical insurance card

OTHER EMERGENCY ITEMS

� _________________________

� _________________________

� _________________________

� _________________________

� _________________________

� _________________________

� _________________________

From The American Red CrossDisasters can occur quickly and without warning. And when an emergency strikes, it can force youto evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. If a destructive storm cut off yourpower, phone and other basic services for several days, or if a chemical spill or other hazardforced you to stay in your home, what would you do?

Your family can cope best by preparing for disaster before it strikes. Assemble a Disaster SuppliesKit now—once disaster hits, you won't have time to shop or search for supplies. Be prepared—build a kit! For more information, go to www.redcross.org and click on “Preparedness.”

1. My Emergency Alert System (EAS) stations are: AM radio____________ _____ FM radio_________________ TV____________________

2. My Area is: _______________________________________________________________

3. My destination outside of the EPZ to where I have selected to evacuate is: _________________________________________________________________________

or my General Population Reception Center is: _________________________________________________________________________

4.My best route to my evacuation destination is: ________________________________________________________________________

or my designated route to my General Population Reception Center is:

_________________________________________________________________________

or if I don’t own or have access to a car, I can take an emergency bus to my Reception Center. My emergency bus stop is located at ___________________________

5. My children’s School Reception Center is Kent School Reception Center on Route 52 inthe Town of Kent.

My children’s School Reception Center for schools outside the EPZ are: Child’s name School Reception Center ____________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________ ____________________________________________________ Pet shelter:________________________________________________________________

6. I can obtain KI-potassium iodide by calling my Putnam County Bureau of EmergencyServices at 1-800-942-1457.I keep my supply of KI-potassium iodide (where) ________________________________

Other InformationIf an emergency takes place, your family members might not be at home. In case this happens, it may bea good idea to agree on a place outside the EPZ where everyone would meet, such as at a GeneralPopulation Reception Center or a friend’s or relative’s house outside the EPZ. You should also agree on a“check-in” phone number for the family—a friend or relative who lives outside the area code you’re in.Everyone would call this person to check in with him or her if an emergency occurred.

Our “check-in” phone number is ___________________________________________________

If my family is separated in an emergency, we will meet at Place _________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Plan Summary

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This summary page is your family’s personal Emergency Plan. Fill out this page carefully with your information. Discuss this booklet with your family and keep it in a safe, easy-to-findplace for future reference. Remember:• If you hear emergency sirens sound for four minutes in a loud, steady tone, or receive atelephone alert, turn to your Emergency AlertSystem (EAS) radio or TV station for furtherinstructions.

• EAS broadcasts may instruct you to stay indoorswith windows and doors shut, a protective actioncalled “sheltering-in-place.”

• Or, you may be instructed, depending on where you live, to evacuate. Do not evacuate unless yourArea is specifically instructed to do so.

• You may be instructed by safety officials on EASbroadcasts to swallow a KI-potassium iodide pill.Know where you have stored your supply, and takeit with you if you are evacuated.

(Family, friend,hotel, motel)

INSIDE: Important safety information on protecting your family

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A MESSAGE FROM COUNTY EXECUTIVE ROBERT J. BONDI

Dear Putnam Resident:

The health and safety of you and your family is of the utmost importance to Putnam County.In order to most effectively see to your protection, we have enlisted emergency planners and emergency service workers who are expertly trained and ready to assist you and yourfamily in any type of emergency.

As part of that effort, this booklet has been developed to help protect you and your family inthe unlikely event of an emergency at Indian Point.

Please refer to your family’s copy of the latest edition of this booklet, Putnam County IndianPoint Emergency Guide: Are You Ready? This booklet contains more detailed information onemergency planning for Indian Point. We urge everyone to read this booklet carefully, discussit with your family and keep it handy for future reference.

Sincerely,

Robert J. BondiPutnam County Executive

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