People who live or work within 10 km of a nuclear reactor should know what to do if there’s an accident:
Go inside and turn on your radio, TV or computer
Listen to media for instructions from the provincial government
Follow the directions provided by the provincial government
Have your potassium iodide (KI) pills nearby.
One way to protect yourself from radioactive iodine is to take a potassium iodide (KI) pill.
KI is only to be taken when instructed to do so by provincial authorities.
Further Information on KI is available from the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care: Potassium Iodide Tablets (KI) Fact Sheet.
Emergency Bulletins will be issued by Ontario through local radio and television stations, and social media. These bulletins will:
Identify that a concern exists and where it’s occurring
Advise on precautionary and protective measures
Announce when the emergency is over
Normally people are evacuated from an area well before radiation is released into the atmosphere – so radioactive contamination is very unlikely.
If there is a concern, you may be asked to:
Stay indoors
Close all windows and doors
Turn off heating or air conditioning to avoid bringing potentially contaminated air indoors
Be ready to leave your home if the situation changes
If you're told to leave your home:
Close and lock windows and doors
Follow instructions and routes given by officials
Bring with you:
important documents and identification;
sufficient clothing, medication, canned or dried food, water, cash;
specialty items — baby needs, medical equipment;
pets, food, carriers, leashes, vaccination forms.