ACTION ALERT - SPRING 2008

Greetings to those who are engaged in the struggle to close Indian Point,

The relicensing of the reactors at IP 2 and 3 must be stopped. Even if you feel that nuclear power may offer some advantages, the reactors at Indian Point are located in the wrong place. The risks are just too great.

The steering committee of the Indian Point Safe Energy Coalition would like to provide you with this overview of the relicensing process. This is part one in a three part series. The first, this one, deals with actions individuals can take. The second will outline the process of relicensing. The third part deals with what is currently happening to prevent relicensing.

Remember that there are a great many unknowns and a court case or Congressional action could change the dates of many items. You may find it helpful to file this tentative guide away for future reference.

Here is what you can do NOW! Pick one action and do it!

Write, not e-mail, a note to NY Gov. David A. Paterson, and tell him why closing Indian Point is important to you. Ask him to use the power of his office to prevent the relicensing of the reactors at Indian Point. Use a note card and don't make a big deal out of formal terms of address or anything else. Just get something in the mail. This is something you can do with your kids. Here is the address: Governor David A. Paterson, Executive Chamber, State Capitol, Albany, New York, 12224. You can fax him at 518-474-1513.

If you prefer, write Attorney General Cuomo. Thank Cuomo for his involvement in Westchester County's court case to expand the criteria for relicensing. Ask him to continue to use the power of his office to prevent the relicensing of the reactors at Indian Point. The address is New York State Office of the Attorney General, The Capitol, Albany, New York, 12224. If you prefer to call, you can reach his office at 518- 474-7330.

Talk to your friends and neighbors about Indian Point. Give them the facts they don't see in the media. Share your concerns and listen to their questions. If you need help with answers, call 1-888-I-Shut-It.

If you can do more, arrange a get together of friends or colleagues focused on Indian Point. Call the IPSEC Speakers Bureau so that you can have someone there to help answer the tough questions. (1-888-474-8848)

Most people cannot spend a lot of time on closing Indian Point but everybody can do something. Empower yourself and act now!

Sincerely,

The IPSEC Steering Committee