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The provincial or territorial government could declare an emergency if there is a release of radioactive materials or if there is a possibility of radioactive materials being released. In the event of an emergency, officials will quickly determine the degree of risk and take fast measures to limit the dangers to people and the environment. Depending on how serious the incident is, your closeness to the event, and any potential health risks, local authorities may issue different instructions. You should be prepared to shelter-in-place or to evacuate.
Nuclear Emergency Program
The New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization is the off-site emergency response authority and administers the Nuclear Emergency Program for the Province of New Brunswick.
This submission to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission reflects current and planned arrangements to prevent and mitigate off-site impacts and to ensure an effective response to and recovery from a nuclear emergency.
Point Lepreau Nuclear Off-Site Emergency Plan
The Point Lepreau Nuclear Off-Site Emergency Plan contains the basic information, detailed responsibilities, and immediate actions required to safeguard the public and the environment. It contains the specific responses which will be carried out by various agencies to deal with the emergency. The Point Lepreau Nuclear Off-Site Emergency Plan will be reviewed and revised every two years to reflect changes in technology and assigned emergency management responsibilities.
The Lepreau Emergency Notification System
The New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization (NB-EMO) has an emergency notification system in place for your safety. Through this system, important emergency-related messages can be passed on to residents within a 20-kilometre radius of the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station.
It’s crucial that residents know how to use the system and to confirm receipt of emergency messages. The following instructions will guide you through the process when an emergency notification test is performed, or during an actual event.
Receiving messages
- When you see NB EMO / OMU NB 453-2133 or Unknown name 453-2133 on your telephone call display, this means the call is coming from NB-EMO.
- When you answer the phone, you will hear: “The following is a message from the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization,” then a computer-generated voice will ask you to hit “1” to listen to the message.
- When you receive an emergency notification message, listen to the entire message.
Confirming receipt of messages
Listen to the message, and then wait for confirmation instructions: “To confirm receipt of this message, please hit 1.”
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If you receive the message on your voice mail or answering machine, the message will include a phone number (1-866-505-4912) and a confirmation number. Call the number, enter the language (1 for English, 2 for French) and when prompted, enter your confirmation number and hit the pound (#) key.
Note to Point Lepreau residents: If you move from the area, or your contact information changes, please advise NB-EMO (1-800-561-4034) or the Musquash Fire Department (506-672-2702).