Warnings are in effect” - Lightning strike within 35 miles of the Pantex Plant. “Lightning Warnings with Personnel Safety Conditions are in effect” - Lightning strike within 10 miles of the Pantex “Lightning Plant. Weather Warning for High is in effect” - The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Wind “Severe “High Warning” for an area that includes the Pantex Plant. Severe Weather Warning with Personnel Safety Conditions for High Winds is in effect” - weather information “A source(s) indicates 50+ mph sustained or gusty winds at or near the Pantex Plant. National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm *Watch - Plant personnel should remain alert for “The possible severe weather warnings.” The NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Carson County. Severe Thunderstorm *Warning is in effect”. All personnel should remain indoors - The NWS issues a “A Thunderstorm Warning” for Carson County or any of the eight surrounding counties. “Severe National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Plant personnel should remain alert for possible severe “The weather warnings.” - The NWS has issued a Watch” for Carson County. “Tornado Tornado *Warning is in effect. All plant personnel Seek Shelter from Severe Weather immediately. Cease “A operations, cease transportation activities, and place materials in a safe and stable configuration.” - The NWS has issued a Tornado Warning for Carson County or any of the eight surrounding counties or there is a report of a tornado, funnel cloud, or rotating wall cloud near the Pantex Plant by Plant personnel. (Seek Shelter from Severe Weather procedures will be discussed in the protective actions section.) Definitions of NWS, watch and warning: Watch–a watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location, and/or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide enough lead time so that those who need to set their plans in motion can do so. Warning—a warning is issued when hazardous weather is occurring, is imminent, or has a very high probability of occurring. A warning is used for conditions posing a threat to life or property. Protective Actions Protective actions may be necessary in the of emergency. The most prevalent protective actions for personnel at the Pantex Plant are: Avoid the Area Shelter for Hazardous Material Release Shelter for Severe Weather Shelter for Security Event Evacuation These actions may be used individually or in combinations, as the situation warrants. Shelter for Hazardous Material Release
“Lightning Warnings are in effect” - Lightning strike within 35 miles of the Pantex Plant. “Lightning Warnings with Personnel Safety Conditions are in effect” - Lightning strike within 10 miles of the Pantex Plant. “Severe Weather Warning for High is in effect” - The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a “High Wind Warning” for an area that includes the Pantex Plant. “A Severe Weather Warning with Personnel Safety Conditions for High Winds is in effect” - weather information source(s) indicates 50+ mph sustained or gusty winds at or near the Pantex Plant. “The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm *Watch - Plant personnel should remain alert for possible severe weather warnings.” The NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Carson County. “A Severe Thunderstorm *Warning is in effect”. All personnel should remain indoors - The NWS issues a “Severe Thunderstorm Warning” for Carson County or any of the eight surrounding counties. “The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Plant personnel should remain alert for possible severe weather warnings.” - The NWS has issued a “Tornado Watch” for Carson County. “A Tornado *Warning is in effect. All plant personnel Seek Shelter from Severe Weather immediately. Cease operations, cease transportation activities, and place materials in a safe and stable configuration.” - The NWS has issued a Tornado Warning for Carson County or any of the eight surrounding counties or there is a report of a tornado, funnel cloud, or rotating wall cloud near the Pantex Plant by Plant personnel. (Seek Shelter from Severe Weather procedures will be discussed in the protective actions section.) Definitions of NWS, watch and warning: Watch–a watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location, and/or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide enough lead time so that those who need to set their plans in motion can do so. Warning—a warning is issued when hazardous weather is occurring, is imminent, or has a very high probability of occurring. A warning is used for conditions posing a threat to life or property. Protective Actions Protective actions may be necessary in the of emergency. The most prevalent protective actions for personnel at the Pantex Plant are: Avoid the Area Shelter for Hazardous Material Release Shelter for Severe Weather Shelter for Security Event Evacuation These actions may be used individually or in combinations, as the situation warrants. Shelter for Hazardous Material Release
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