Public Information Before, During, After a Nuclear Emergency

Heysham Power Stations

What to do before an incident

If you live or work within the Heysham Power Stations Detailed Emergency Planning Zone (DEPZ) (PDF 1 MB), you will be issued with a calendar: front of calendar (PDF 6.32 MB) and back of calendar (PDF 1.61 MB) which will inform you of the immediate protective actions to be taken when warned of a nuclear incident including the use of Stable Iodine Tablets, consumption of food & water, pets & livestock's and contact arrangements.

What to do during an incident

During an incident, those living or working within the Heysham DEPZ, you must follow the direction given to you via the telephone warning system and in the calendar. Tune in and listen to the local radio station for further information, such as for information on any radioactive contamination and what you should do to protect yourself. 

If you live outside of the DEPZ for Heysham Power Stations, you should tune in and listen to the local radio station and follow any guidance provided.

What to do post incident

Once any release of radiation from Heysham Power Station has been brought under control, the local emergency services will work quickly to provide information on where you can safely go and where any restrictions might be in place.

Springfields Fuels Limited

What to do before an incident

If you live or work within the Springfields Fuels Limited Detailed Emergency Planning Zone (DEPZ) (PDF 1.06 MB), you will be issued with a calendar (PDF 6.48 MB) which will inform you of the immediate protective actions to be taken when warned of an incident, consumption of food & water, pets & livestock's and contact arrangements.

What to do during an incident

During an incident, those living or working within the Springfields DEPZ, you will hear the Site Siren and you must follow the direction given in the calendar. Stay indoors, close all doors and windows, tune in and listen to the local radio station for further information, such as for information on any radioactive and / or chemical contamination and what you should do to protect yourself.  

If you live outside of the DEPZ for Springfields, you should tune in and listen to the local radio station and follow any guidance provided.

What to do post incident

Once any release of radiation or chemicals from Springfields has been brought under control, the local emergency services will work quickly to provide information on where you can safely go and where any restrictions might be in place.