Planning and Response
The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management, Nuclear Planning and Response Program (NPRP) is responsible for emergency planning and response to emergencies involving Arkansas Nuclear One (ANO) near Russellville, in Pope County.
This program works with four counties within 10 miles of ANO who could be subject to evacuation or other protective measures in the event of an emergency. These potentially affected counties are Johnson, Logan, Pope and Yell. The program also works with Conway County, which would host evacuees from the Russellville area.
In addition to responding in the event of an emergency, other Nuclear Planning and Response functions include:
- Development of Emergency Response Plans
- Maintenance and Operation of the Emergency Warning System
- Maintenance and Operation of the communication system used to notify state agencies and local governments of emergencies
- Continuous Environmental Monitoring and Sampling around ANO
- Education of the Public about Emergency Plans and the effects of radiation
- Training of Emergency Workers who would respond to an emergency
- Maintenance of equipment and supplies necessary to support emergency operations for state and local agencies
Downloads
- Emergency Instructions Arkansas Nuclear One – English Version
- Emergency Instructions Arkansas Nuclear One – Spanish Version
Contact Information
P.O. Box 1749
Russellville, AR 72811
Phone: 479-968-7171
Toll Free: 1-800-422-6630
Fax: 479-968-7702
