Emergency Preparedness


Complete Response Plan
All nuclear power plants in the U.S. are required to have an Emergency Preparedness Plan detailing complete public safety procedures. In addition, local and state governments must have emergency response plans that dovetail with plant procedures.

Every plant must test its plan annually in realistic drills that include not only plant managers and employees but also federal, state and local officials as active participants. If the officials do not favorably evaluate the drill, the plant will not be allowed to continue operations.

STP's Plan is Industry Model
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission consistently rates STP’s performance as Excellent in the annual drills. The NRC has formally commended STP’s Emergency Response Plan as a model for other nuclear power plants to follow.

Preparedness Information
The best way to handle any emergency is to be prepared in advance. STP has carefully developed and thoroughly rehearsed actions to protect the community, and has used the emergency preparedness plan to warn neighbors about tropical storms and other severe weather.

For detailed information about the preparedness plan, click here.


Official Announcements
To alert the community if needed, sirens located within ten miles of the plant will sound a steady tone for three minutes. Local radio stations will broadcast information and instructions from Matagorda County Emergency Management officials. Boaters and beach-goers may hear announcements or warnings from local law enforcement and/or Coast Guard personnel patrolling in cars, boats or helicopters, or broadcasting marine warnings.

For More Information
Call the Matagorda County Emergency Management Office
979-323-0707
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STP Emergency Response Organization
800-671-4960

For Special Assistance During Emergencies
Call the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office
979-245-5526

Emergency Alert Radio Stations
KMKS  FM 102.5    KKHA FM 92.5