Sept. 26, 2008

The latest version of the Indian Point Emergency Planning Guide is being mailed out starting this week to Westchester residents and businesses within the ten-mile Emergency Planning Zone around the nuclear power plants. The booklet includes an updated map that lists evacuation routes, reception centers, bus routes and critical information about school relocation.

County Executive Andy Spano urged residents to take the time to read the booklet, complete the family emergency plan information and then place the booklet in a handy, safe place for quick reference.

“No matter what your position is on Indian Point, the plants are here and we need to be prepared in the event of any emergency,” Spano said. “This booklet contains important information that everyone needs to know about emergency procedures if anything were to happen at Indian Point.”

The booklet reflects the county’s emergency planning practice that divides the ten-mile zone into easy-to-recognize areas by municipality. It also describes what residents should pack in a “go bag” if they need to evacuate. 

Copies of the booklet in English can be obtained by calling the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services at (914) 231-1850. Spanish copies of the booklet will also be distributed with the assistance of the county’s Office of Hispanic Affairs to community-based organizations within the ten-mile zone.

For a copy of the this year's guide, go to www.westchestergov.com/indianpoint. Click on “Indian Point Safety” in the right navigation. Spanish copies of the guide will be available online by the end of October.