An ammonia leak in the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station prompted the station to evacuate its employees in the are of the leak just before 3 p.m. on Tuesday.
There is no radiation leak, according to officials. Both units are operating normally.
San Diego County officials said that current conditions do not threaten public safety.
An alert is the lowest of four emergency classifications used at nuclear plants. It was prompted by discovery of an ammonia leak in the Unit 3 steam system in a non-nuclear portion of the plant. There is no imminent threat to public health or safety.
The County of San Diego, in response to the alert, activated and staffed the Operational Area Emergency Operations Center with county agency representatives, in order that it may be prepared should the situation at the power plant deteriorate.
At this time, there is no recommended action for the public.
Officials said they will continue to monitor the situation very closely and advise the public of any changes.
All resources and support personnel have been identified and are on standby, ready to be mobilized, if needed.
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