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Emergency Management
Emergency Instructions for Residents and Visitors in case
of nuclear power plant emergency for those in Waterford
A Message to Waterford Residents and Visitors:
The map below represents a change in host community assignments
for all Waterford residents and visitors in the event of an emergency
at Millstone Power Station.
The host community is East Hartford. The Town of Wethersfield will
provide shelter capacity to support evacuees reporting to East Hartford.
The pre-designated evacuation routes would be taken if public protective
actions, involving an evacuation, are directed by the Governor.
The State of Connecticut Office of Emergency Management, the City
of East Hartford, the Town of Wethersfield, and Waterford's Emergency
Management Director have all reviewed this change to an enhanced
and consolidated host community operation. This will provide in
depth capability of reception.
Primary Evacuation Route: Take Rt. I-95 South
to Rt. 9 North, to Rt. I-91 North, to Exit 25-26 (Rt. 3 North).
Take Exit 25, cross over the Putnam Bridge, to Rt. 2 West, to Exit
5A (Main St., East Hartford). Take a Right at light onto Brewer
St. to intersection with Forbes St. Take a Left on Forbes St. to
East Hartford High School.
Alternate Evacuation Route: Take Rt. 85 North
to Rt. 82 West, to Rt. 11 North, to Rt. 2 West, to Exit 5A (Main
St., East Hartford). Take a Right at light onto Brewer St. to intersection
with Forbes St. Take a Left onto Forbes St. to East Hartford High
School.
These changes will soon be reflected in the upcoming revision to
the "Emergency Planning At Millstone Station" booklet and in the
next updated telephone directory emergency information yellow pages.
The State's Emergency Alert System (EAS) public information messages
have also been adjusted to reflect this change.
You may wish to print out a copy of this letter and the map below
and place them in your current telephone directory, which contains
emergency instructions and information on Pages 2 and 3 of the Yellow
Pages. If you have any questions, please contact the First Selectman's
Office at 444-5834 or the Waterford Emergency Management Director
at 442-9585. Thank you for your attention to this important public
safety matter.
Sincerely,
Dan Steward
First Selectman
May, 2006
Items of special interest:
A note to Waterford residents regarding KI
A new shipment of KI has been received and distributed over the
past several months at local distribution points. As of 12/1/07
Ki is available at the Town Hall with the Receptionist on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 12:00pm and 4:00pm.
If you have not already exchanged your expired KI please do so.
Dan Steward
First Selectman
May 2006
EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS
- 1. You will be alerted by a siren.
- An alert signal is a steady siren tone for 3 minutes or more
from sirens or loudspeakers on emergency vehicles.
- 2. What to do when you hear the alert signal:
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- Turn on your radio or television to any of the following stations
and listen to the Emergency Alert System (EAS) for information.
- Primary EAS Radio Stations
- WTIC-1080 AM, and 96.5 FM (Hartford)
- WDRC-1360 AM, and 102.9 FM (Hartford)
- WCTY-97.7 FM (Norwich)
- Local EAS Radio Stations
- WNLC-98.7 FM
- WSUB-980 AM
- WTYD-100.9 FM
- WVVE-102.3 FM
- WPKT-90.5 FM
- WLIS-1420 AM
- WICH-1310 AM
- WNPR-89.1 FM
- WQGN-105.5 FM
- WBMW-106.5 FM
- WIHS-104.9 FM
- WMRD-1150 AM
- Local EAS TV Stations
- WFSB-Channel 3
- WTNH-Channel 8
- WHPX-Channel 26
- WVIT-Channel 30
- WTIC-Channel 61
You will be kept informed by local and state authorities as long
as there is an emergency.
Notify your neighbors of the alert if at all possible - WITHOUT
using the telephone.
Do NOT use your phone except for an extreme emergency.
- 3. If you're told to stay home and take shelter:
- Stay indoors and close all windows, doors, and fireplace dampers.
Turn off all devices that draw in outside air, such as air conditioners
and fans.
STAY CALM. Keep tuned to the Emergency Alert System (EAS)
for further instructions.
- 4. If you're told to evacuate:
- Refer to the MAP below, to find the EVACUATION ROUTE to your
reception center.
STAY CALM. Keep tuned to the Emergency Alert System (EAS)
for further instructions.
- 5. What to take with you:
- Plan for at least THREE DAYS away from home. Pack the following
items:
Any medication you require
Cash, checkbook, credit cards and important documents
Baby supplies
Clothing
Toiletries (such as toothpaste, toothbrush)
Blankets and pillows
Portable radio, flashlight, batteries
- 6. Before you leave home:
- Close all windows and drapes.
Turn off all devices that draw in outside air, such as air conditioners
and fans.
Turn off all lights and electrical appliances (except refrigerator
and freezer).
Secure pets indoors with food and water. (Pets should NOT be brought
to Red Cross shelters.
Lock all windows and doors.
Proceed CALMLY to your reception center. Emergency personnel
will direct you along the evacuation route.
- 7. If your children are in school:
- Under school supervision, your children will either be sheltered
in school, or transported and cared for at the reception center
where you can pick them up.
Do NOT attempt to pick up children at school.
Families will be reunited at the reception centers.
- 8. If you have special needs:
- If you, or someone you know has special needs, has a vision
impairment, or has other special physical or transportation needs,
please register annually with your local Emergency Management/Civil
Preparedness Office (or the local Visiting Nursing Services).
Information will be kept confidential.
Those with special needs in Waterford should register annually
by calling: (860) 442-9585.
Evacuation Routes In Case of a Nuclear
Power Plant Emergency
If you are directed to evacuate, Waterford residents should follow
the routes on the map below to their host community reception center
at East Hartford High School in East Hartford, Connecticut.
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