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Toxic gas / radioactive cloud

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How do I prepare for this incident?

If you live in an area surrounding the few sites in Suffolk listed as potentially hazardous, you will have received emergency information outlining actions you should take in the event of an incident, for example:

If you live or work within 700 metres of the storage tank at the Calor Gas depot at Felixstowe, or 550 metres of the Calor Gas site at Saxham, you will have been supplied with a Major Emergency Safety Card.

Emergency information for local residents near the Sizewell Power Stations can be found at the British-energy website.

You should follow the advice contained in these documents.

What do I do during this incident?

Go in, Stay in, Tune in

Additionally:

  • turn off air conditioning and ventilation fans;

  • extinguish all flames, e.g. pilot lights;

  • put away or cover all fresh food;

  • have emergency provisions ready;

  • Do not try to collect your children from school unless told to do so - they will be looked after and the correct action taken;

  • Do not go outside until you are told that it is safe to do so - with radiation everything will look normal and you will not see, smell or feel anything different;

  • Do not use rainwater - it may look normal but could be dangerous to drink or wash with; and

  • Do not use leafy vegetables or difficult-to-wash produce.

Animals and pets

If you need to go back to a restricted area to feed or care for live stock, horses, etc. contact the police, who will make the necessary arrangements.

Pets should be kept under cover. However, do not go looking for your cat or dog if it is out when the emergency is announced - they can be cared for when the emergency is over.

Do not touch any animals that have been outside.

Communication

Please keep your telephone free for use by the emergency services, unless the call is absolutely necessary - they might need to contact you to issue instructions.

Listen for public announcements on local radio stations, TV or loudspeakers - you will be told when it is safe to go outside and what other actions to take during the emergency.

What do I do after this incident?

Continue with the same precautions you adopted during the incident and await further information or instructions from the police.

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