ALVIN W. VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT 2018 Emergency Information Calendar Keep this calendar in your home or a handy place so you will have the information in the event of an emergency. Dear neighbor, Plant Vogtle is committed to the relentless pursuit of safety. That includes the safety of our employees, facility, and most importantly, the safety and health of our neighbors. U. S. nuclear facilities are the most heavily regulated in the world, and at Southern Nuclear, we don’t just meet federal standards, we exceed them. As a neighbor of Plant Vogtle, it’s important that you are informed about our facility. u Please familiarize yourself with the contents of this calendar, which explain what to do in the unlikely event of an emergency at our plant. u The Special Needs Card in the back of the calendar is for you or anyone at your location who has a physical condition that would require special assistance in the event of an evacuation. Please complete and return the card to ensure proper assistance. u You may also view the 2018 Vogtle Emergency Information Calendar online at southernnuclear.com or by scanning the QR code below. u Pole-mounted sirens are installed throughout the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone around Plant Vogtle. These sirens alert residents to listen to a local radio or television station (alert stations on page 2) for instructions in the unlikely event of an emergency. u The CodeRED Emergency Notification System may be utilized to contact residents by phone in the event of an emergency. It is also available as an app on your smartphone. For additional information, contact your local emergency management agency (contact information on page 1). If you have any questions about information in the calendar call Plant Vogtle Emergency Preparedness at 706-554-2127. To learn more about nuclear energy, please call 706-724-5197 or 706-554-9407 to schedule a plant visit, or email [email protected]. Thank you for your continued support of Plant Vogtle. Sincerely, Darin Myers Vice President Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Scan to download a digital version of this emergency information INDEX Who Is Involved in the Emergency Plan? ............................................... 1 Emergency Information............................................................................. 1 Emergency Classifications......................................................................... 1 How Would You Know if There Was an Emergency? ............................ 2 Emergency Alert Stations ......................................................................... 2 Emergency Actions ..................................................................................... 3 Evacuation Routes and Information ...................................................... 4 Emergency Checklist .................................................................................. 5 Information for Farmers, Food Processors and Distributors ............... 5 How to Determine Your Zone .................................................................. 5 Words to Know .......................................................................................... 6 Emergency Planning Zone Map .............................................................. 8 Radiation .................................................................................................... 9 How Plant Vogtle Works ......................................................................... 10 Savannah River Site ................................................................................. 10 Benefits of Nuclear Energy ...................................................................... 11 CodeRED The CodeRED Emergency Notification System may be utilized to contact residents by phone in the event of an emergency. Liberty and Ninth Park The park was designed by local Waynesboro resident Alice Mann and features this lovely fountain and arbor complete with benches for residents to enjoy. Waynesboro December February SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2018 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 January 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 New Year’s Day 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Emergency Classifications There are four levels of emergency classifications defined by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. See page 1 for a list and description of each. First Baptist Church Established in 1880, the church has been served by 24 different pastors over the course of its 130-year history. The Waynesboro Baptist Church became the First Baptist Church of Waynesboro of Waynesboro somewhere between 1928 and 1930. January March SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 2018 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 February 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 Groundhog Day 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Ash Wednesday Valentine’s Day 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Presidents Day 25 26 27 28 How will you be notified of an emergency? See page 2 for details on emergency notifications. Burke County Courthouse The first courthouse in Burke County was a log cabin constructed in 1773 – four years before the county’s creation. In 1777, a new wooden courthouse was built, but it burned in 1825. A third courthouse was built in 1856, but it was destroyed that year in a fire. The present courthouse was built in 1857. Reportedly, it is one of the oldest brick buildings still in use in Georgia. February April SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2018 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 March 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Daylight Saving Begins St. Patrick’s Day 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 First Day of Spring 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Passover Begins Emergency Alert Stations See page 2 for a list of radio and television stations that will provide emergency information. Waynesboro Water Tower The city was officially incorporated in 1883 as the City of Waynesborough. The Georgia Field Trials began in Burke County in 1901 and continue to the present making Waynesboro “The Bird Dog Capital of the World.” March May SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2018 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 April 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Easter April Fools’ Day 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Tax Day 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Earth Day 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 Know what to do Understanding the three emergency actions listed on pages 2–4 will allow you to act promptly during an emergency. Dry Cask Storage Canisters At Plant Vogtle, used fuel assemblies are sealed inside highly secure steel and reinforced concrete canisters. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission requires constant monitoring, and the canisters are designed to withstand extreme conditions such as earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and sabotage. April June SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 2018 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 May 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 Cinco De Mayo 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Mother’s Day Armed Forces Day 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 Memorial Day Radiation Information about radiation and common sources of exposure are located on page 9. Low Pressure Turbine Rotor This rotor is part of a series of steam-driven rotors that turn together with a generator at 1800 RPM to produce nearly 1,250 megawatts of electricity at Plant Vogtle. Both units together produce enough energy to power 500,000 homes and businesses. May July SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2018 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 June 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Flag Day 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Father’s Day First Day of Summer 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Plan your evacuation route Directions to reception centers/shelters can be found on page 4. To determine the appropriate location, reference the zone list on page 7 and map on page 8.