Sellafield site emergency exercise - Tuesday 20 October 2026
What happened
A emergency exercise at the Sellafield site will take place on the morning of Tuesday 20 October 2026, according to GOV.UK.
What it means for you: There is no action needed for most households. Local emergency planning information for the Sellafield area is available on official GOV.UK and local council pages.
Official source: GOV.UK (search: emergency alert): Sellafield site emergency exercise - Tuesday 20 October 2026
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