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Nuclear Power Plant Emergencies

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Nuclear Power Plant Emergencies

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    1. Nuclear Power Plant Emergencies CERT Basic Training Hazards

    2. A Nuclear Power Plant… Conforms to national safety guidelines Is typically a safe and secure operation Can, however, be an epicenter of disaster should an accident occur N-1 CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Nuclear Power

    3. Radiation Exposure Daily exposure from natural sources Small traces present in food and water Radiation released from manmade sources Radiation has cumulative effect Longer person exposed to radiation, greater risk of adverse effects High exposure to radiation can cause serious illness or death N-2 CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Nuclear Power

    4. Radiation Potential danger from accident at nuclear power plant is exposure to radiation Area affected by radioactive material release is determined by: Amount of radiation released from plant Wind direction and speed Weather conditions N-3

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