Division 1 On the basis of the emergency response plan previously drawn up in the Member States, the members of the public actually affected in the event of an emergency shall rapidly and regularly receive:

information on the type of emergency which has occurred and, where possible, its characteristics (e.g. its origin, extent and probable development);

advice on protection, which, depending on the type of emergency, may:

1. (i)

   cover the following: restrictions on the consumption of certain foodstuffs and water likely to be contaminated, simple rules on hygiene and decontamination, recommendations to stay indoors, distribution and use of protective substances, evacuation arrangements;

2. (ii)

   be accompanied, where necessary, by special warnings for certain groups of the members of the public;

announcements recommending cooperation with instructions or requests by the competent authority.