Perry Nuclear Power Plant Evacuation Information

Dear Parents / Guardians,

The Lake County Board of DD/Deepwood has developed plans to assist individuals affected by any potential emergencies at the Perry Nuclear Power Plant. The Lake County Emergency Management agency and the Perry Nuclear Power Plant request that we annually advise you of this plan.

Protective actions may require sheltering or evacuation for persons within approximately ten miles of the Perry Plant. Deepwood Main Campus, Vocational Guidance Center, Adult Residence Center, JCR Imagine Program, Broadmoor School, Broadening Abilities, and Willoughby Works are all located outside this area: therefore, there is no need to shelter or evacuate.

Our role, during an emergency at the Perry Plant, is one of assistance. If you reside inside the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) and there is a Site Area Emergency or a General Emergency, your relative will be held at his/her building until you can arrange to pick him/her up. If your relative is already in a safe area, Broadmoor School buses will not transport them into the 10-mile EPZ if protective actions are imminent. If your relative attends an Adult Day or Vocational Program, please contact the program and/or transportation provider regarding their emergency evacuation plans.

If your Broadmoor student resides outside the 10-mile EPZ, he/she will be either transported home at the normal dismissal time or held past the regular dismissal time until buses become available and they can be transported home. If you prefer not to wait, you may pick up your student.

It is important to remember that individuals will already be in a safe area and will be cared for. Delays in getting individuals home may occur as the LCBDD/Deepwood buses will be used to help evacuate special needs people out of the 10-mile EPZ.

I appreciate your attention to this matter and thank you in advance for your cooperation during any interruption in services to help those in need should a major emergency occur at the Perry Nuclear Power Plant.

Sincerely,

Elfie Roman, LCBDD/Deepwood Superintendent

Reference Perry Nuclear Power Plant Evacuation Information 2026 Letter