Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Tips

The Columbia County Radiological Emergency Operations Plan establishes response procedures for those living, working or conducting business in the "Emergency Planning Zone" (EPZ) which includes the ten mile radius of the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station (SSES) located in Salem Township, Luzerne County.

The are over 19,000 people from Columbia County in the EPZ. The EPZ affects eight Columbia County Municipalities including all of Berwick Borough, Briar Creek Borough, Briar Creek Township and a portion of Beaver Township, North Centre Township, South Centre Township, Fishing Creek Township an Mifflin Township.

Basic emergency information is available in the blue pages of the local telephone books as well as the links on this page. The Columbia County Radiological Emergency Response Plan is available for your review at the public library's in the county. The eight Columbia County Municipalities located in the EPZ also have emergency response plans. Inquiries pertaining to specific information in these plans can be made at your Township Building. School Districts located in the EPZ have written procedures that parents should be familiar with.

ALWAYS KEEP YOURSELF INFORMED!

DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE SIRENS GO OFF!