OREANDA-NEWS. September 19, 2007.  Over 55% of them believe that this is an ordinary measure and that it is the mass media that are making big fuss about it. 20% said: “There is no smoke without fire! Perhaps, there is something to prepare for,” 15%: “Let them learn. After all we would have no light and heat without them.” 6% did not even know that LNPP was conducting an emergency training.

To remind, during the first day of the training the personnel of the plant responded to a radiation accident. Radiologists reported high radiation background and instructed the management of the plant to start evacuating the personnel to the suburbs of Sosnovy Bor, particularly to Volosovo – 74 km from Sosnovy Bor.

A total of 580 freelance rescuers and 56 vehicles were involved in the response actions.

The personnel were recommended to use means of individual protection and iodine and taken to special shelters. The residents of Sosnovy Bor were evacuated to suburbs.

The local road companies and drivers were warned that the roads leading to Sosnovy Bor were busy.

Mass media warned that all the people living in the area should take potassium iodine: adults — one pill, children (5–14) – half, children under 5 – quarter.

If they don’t have pills they can drink water with iodine: 44 drops per glass for adults, 22 drops for children and 11 drops for babies.  

The Emergency Committee of Leningrad NPP has opened a hot line for all wishing to learn anything about the training:  8 (813–69)55–555 and 8 921 989 53 11 (mob).