• If you hear a steady siren tone-three to five minutes-tune to the Emergency Alert System radio station-97.5 FM.

• The phone number to your local Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is (603) 778-0311.

• The phone number for the N.H. Department of Safety, Bureau of Emergency Management is (800) 852-3792 and (603) 271-2254 for questions during times of non-emergencies.

• Phone number to the Seabrook Station Information Hotline: (800) 774-4771.

• During an emergency, questions can be asked at the NHBEM at (800) 458-2407.

Remember: Do not use the phone or cell phone unless absolutely necessary. Leave the lines open for emergency personnel.

In addition to the three-to-five minute steady tone that would sound for an emergency at Seabrook Station, other siren tones may be used by your local emergency officials. These other siren tones may be sounded during local emergencies and/or testing.

The 10-Mile Emergency Planning Zone

The area of approximately 10 miles around Seabrook Station is called the Emergency Planning  Zone. There is an emergency plan for each community inside this zone. However, it is not likely that everyone within the 10-mile zone would need to take action in an emergency. The areas affected would depend on the weather and the kind of accident. State public safety and health officials would continually review the situation. They would decide the best actions to protect you. In case of an emergency, listen to the EAS for specific instructions for your community.

Kinds of Emergencies

• Unusual Event: A minor event has taken place. No release of radioactive matter is expected. Federal, state, and local officials would be told. Seabrook Station plant staff would respond to the event. You would not have to do anything.

• Alert: This is also a minor event. Small amounts of radioactive matter could be released. Federal, state, and local officials would be told. The sirens may be sounded. Special emergency facilities would be opened, and plant conditions would be monitored. A media center would give regular information to the press. Hampton and Seabrook beaches could be closed.

• Site Area Emergency: This is a more serious event. Radioactive matter could be release. Federal, state, and local officials would be told. All emergency facilities would be operating. Emergency workers would be ready to do their jobs. The sirens would be sounded. Hampton and Seabrook beaches would be closed. The Coast Guard would alert boaters to leave the area. Communities could be told to shelter. School children could be evacuated as a precaution. Tune your radio to the EAS station, 97.5 FM.

• General Emergency: This kind of event is classed as the most serious. Radioactive matter could go well beyond the plant site. Federal, state, and local officials would be told. All emergency facilities would be in a full operation.  Emergency workers would be ready to help the public. The sirens would be sounded. Beaches would be closed. The Coast Guard would alert boaters to leave the area. Be prepared to take action such as sheltering or evacuating. School children could be evacuated as a precaution before any evacuation of the general public. Tune your radio to the EAS station, 97.5 FM.