Introduction

PPL has a responsibility to operate the Susquehanna nuclear power plant safely. At Susquehanna, public health and safety take precedence over all other factors in decisions about plant operations.

This concern for safety is a key element in the plant's design, operating procedures and training programs for plant workers. In addition, PPL has in place a detailed emergency response plan that is tested regularly with the cooperation of municipal, county, state and federal organizations.

PPL also wants the public to be aware of issues and events that affect the plant. The news media is an important conduit for public information.

To that end, PPL has developed this guide to help reporters explain technical nuclear power issues. This primer includes information on the Susquehanna plant's history; its design, operations and emergency plan; as well as basics about radiation.

During plant emergencies, PPL representatives will hold periodic news briefings at the Media Operations Center. In non-emergency situations, questions can be directed to PPL's Susquehanna Energy Information Center at (570) 759-2285.