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Final After Action Report / Improvement Plan: Byron Station (October 29, 2019)
From the Executive Summary: "On October 29, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region V Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program staff evaluated a Partial Participation Plume Exposure Pathway Exercise in the Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) for the Byron Station. Byron Station is located in Ogle County, Illinois. The purpose of the exercise was to assess the level of state and local preparedness in responding to an incident at the Byron Station. This exercise was conducted in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of state and local radiological emergency response plans and procedures. [...] Officials and representatives from the State of Illinois, the risk Counties of Ogle and Winnebago, and the Licensee participated in this exercise. State and local officials demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and successfully implemented them."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2021-01-21
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Final After Action Report: Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise, Grand Gulf Nuclear Station [March 13, 2019]
From the Executive Summary: "On March 13, 2019, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IV, Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program staff evaluated a full participation plume exercise for the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station. The Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, operated by the Entergy Corporation is located in Claiborne County, 29 miles south of Vicksburg and seven miles north of Port Gibson. The 10-mile emergency planning zone encompasses portions of Claiborne County, Mississippi and Tensas Parish, Louisiana; it also includes a small-unpopulated portion of Warren County, Mississippi, which is managed by Claiborne County. FEMA Region VI issues a separate report on the evaluation of the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station exercise for Louisiana and Tensas Parish. The evaluation of out of sequence activities during the weeks of February 14 and February 25, 2019 is included in this report. These activities included: traffic control interviews; reception centers; congregate care and sheltering; emergency worker decontamination; and a medical service drill. An evaluation of the demonstration for the correction of level 2 findings by the Mississippi State Department of Health on August 8, 2019 is also included in this report."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-03-16
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After Action Report: Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise, Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant [June 26, 2019]
From the Executive Summary: "On June 26, 2019, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IV, Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program staff evaluated a full participation plume exposure pathway exercise for the Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant. [...] Federal Emergency Management Agency's overall objective of the exercise was to. assess the level of State and local preparedness in coordinating and responding to a radiological emergency at the Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant. The purpose of this report is to analyze exercise results, identify strengths to be maintained and built upon, identify potential areas for improvement, and support development of corrective actions."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-03-10
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan: Full Participation Plume Exposure Pathway Exercise, Limerick Generating Station, Pottstown, Pennsylvania [November 19, 2019]
From the Executive Summary: "On November 19, 2019, a full participation Plume Exposure Pathway Exercise was conducted and evaluated for the IO-Mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) around the Limerick Generating Station (LGS) by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region III. The previous full participation exercise at this site was evaluated on November 14, 2017. [...]The purpose of the exercise and out-of-sequence demonstrations was to assess the capabilities of State, counties, and local jurisdictions to implement Radiological Emergency Response Plans (RERP) and Procedures to protect the property and lives of residents and transients in the event of an emergency at the Limerick Generating Station. The findings in this report are based on the evaluations of the Federal evaluation team, with final determinations made by the FEMA, Region III Regional Assistance Committee (RAC) Chairperson, and approved by FEMA Headquarters."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-03-04
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Final After Action Report: Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise, Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant [October 22, 2019]
From the Executive Summary: "On October 22, 2019, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IV, Radiological Emergency Preparedness [REP] Program staff evaluated a plume exposure pathway exercise for the 10-mile emergency planning zone for the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant. The Hatch Nuclear Plant is located in Appling County, approximately eleven miles north of Baxley, Georgia, and is operated by Southern Nuclear Company. [...] The Federal Emergency Management Agency's overall objective of the exercise was to assess the level of state and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency at the Hatch Nuclear Plant. The exercise was conducted in accordance with Federal Emergency Management Agency policies and guidance concerning the exercise of state and local radiological emergency response plans and procedures. The previous federally evaluated exercise at this site was conducted on October 17, 2017. [...] All jurisdictions demonstrated their objectives and the corresponding core capabilities identified in Section 2.2 of this report. Federal Emergency Management Agency staff did not identify any level 1 findings during this exercise; however, one level 2 finding was identified. The level 2 finding was related to emergency workers demonstrating incorrect monitoring and decontamination techniques and unfamiliarity with radiological exposure limits and the use of potassium iodide. The Federal Emergency Management Agency REP staff has worked with the State of Georgia on the development of a schedule of corrective actions to address the level 2 finding."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-02-12
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After Action Report: Wolf Creek Generating Station [December 3-4, 2019]
From the Executive Summary: "On December 3-4, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region VII conducted a plume and ingestion pathway exercise in the emergency planning zone (EPZ) around the Wolf Creek Generating Station (WCGS). In addition, out-of-sequence drills were conducted on March 26, 2019, June 3, 2019, June 5, 2019 and September 12, 2019. The purpose of the exercise and drills was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. The exercise and drills were held in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local radiological emergency response plans and procedures. [...] The State and local organizations demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them. There were no Level I or Level 2 findings or planning issues identified as a result of this exercise. There were no open findings from the previous exercise in 2017. For this exercise there was one protective action decision (PAD) made. The (PAD) was for the closing and evacuation of Coffey County Lake (CCL), John Redmond Reservoir (JRR) and subzones Center (CTR), North 1 (N-1 ), Northeast 1 (NE-1 ), North 2 (N-2), Northeast 2 (NE-2) and Northeast 3 (NE-3). The evacuation included the city of Waverly. Approximately 1167 residents were affected by the evacuation."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-02-06
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After Action Report: Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant (November 06, 2019)
From the Executive Summary: "On November 6, 2019 a Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) exercise was conducted at Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant (CPNPP) located near Glen Rose, Texas. The purpose of the exercise was to assess the level of preparedness of state and local responders to a simulated emergency at CPNPP. This exercise was conducted in accordance with U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA) policy and guidance concerning implementation of state and local emergency preparedness plans and procedures. [...] This report contains the final written evaluation of the biennial exercise. The state and local organizations except where noted in this report demonstrated knowledge of the emergency plans and procedures and properly implemented them. There were no Level 1 or Level 2 Findings and four plan issues identified during this exercise."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-02-06
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Final After Action Report: Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise, V.C. Summer Nuclear Station [August 27, 2019]
From the Executive Summary: "On August 27, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IV Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program staff evaluated a full participation exercise for the plume exposure emergency planning zone of the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station. [...] The Federal Emergency Management Agency's overall objective of the exercise was to assess the level of state and local preparedness in response to a radiological emergency at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station. [...] The purpose of this report is to analyze exercise results, identify strengths to be maintained and built upon, and support development of corrective actions."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-01-29
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Final After Action Report: Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise, Watts Bar Nuclear Plant [November 6, 2019]
From the Executive Summary: "On November 6, 2019, the offsite response organizations of the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant 10-mile emergency planning zone participated in a plume exposure pathway exercise. FEMA Region IV Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program staff evaluated that exercise, which also included out of sequence activities conducted the week of July 8-12, 2019. This report outlines the results from both the exercise and out of sequence activities. The purpose of the exercise was to assess the level of state and county preparedness in responding to an incident at the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-01-27
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan: Relocation/Reentry/Return Evaluation, MS-1 Medical Services Drill, Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station [October 22-23, 2019]
From the Executive Summary: "On October 22-23, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region V Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program staff evaluated a Medical Services (MS-1) Drill and a Relocation, Reentry, and Return (RRR) Demonstration for the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station. The Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station is located in Ottawa County, Ohio. The purpose of the exercise was to assess the level of state and local preparedness in responding to an incident at the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station. This exercise was conducted in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of state and local radiological emergency response plans and procedures. The previous federally-evaluated exercise at this site was conducted on May 2, 2017. The qualifying emergency preparedness exercises were conducted on March 31, 1987. Officials and representatives from the risk Counties of Ottawa and Lucas participated in this exercise. State and local officials demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and successfully implemented them. The DHS/FEMA evaluation team identified No Findings."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-01-15
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After Action Report: Medical Services (MS-1) Exercise, Diablo Canyon Power Plant [August 07, 2019]
From the Executive Summary: "The United States (U.S.) Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region IX National Preparedness Division (NPD), Technological Hazards Branch (THB), evaluated a Medical Services (MS-1) exercise at French Hospital. Medical Center (FHMC) outside the Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) surrounding the Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) on August 07, 2019. The purpose of the FHMC MS-1 exercise is to assess local emergency Offsite Response Organizations' (ORO) level of preparedness in response to a radiological incident occurring at DCPP. State, local, and tribal governments primarily are responsible for determining and implementing measures to protect life, property, and the environment in those areas surrounding the commercial nuclear power plants (NPP). Evaluated exercises play a vital role in national preparedness by enabling whole community stakeholders to test and validate plans and identify capability gaps. Additionally, a well-designed exercise provides a low-risk environment to test capabilities, familiarize personnel with roles and responsibilities, and foster meaningful communication across organizations."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; San Luis Obispo (Calif.)
2019-10-15
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Final After Action Report: Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise, Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant [February 20, 2019]
From the Executive Summary: "On February 20, 2019, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IV, Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program staff evaluated a full participation plume exposure pathway exercise for the Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant. [...] The Federal Emergency Management Agency's overall objective of the exercise was to assess the level of state and local preparedness in coordinating and responding to an emergency at the Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant. [...] Officials and representatives from the State of Florida, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, U.S. Coast Guard, Florida National Guard, Homestead Air Reserve Base, U.S. National Park Service, and Florida Power and Light, as well as numerous volunteers and other organizations, participated in this exercise. These organizations demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and successfully implemented them."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2019-10-02
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Final After Action Report: Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise, St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant [February 14, 2018]
From the Executive Summary: "On February 14, 2018, the United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IV Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program staff evaluated a plume exposure pathway exercise in the 10-mile emergency planning zone for the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant. The evaluations of out of sequence activities conducted during the weeks of November 7th, January 9th, January 29th and February 26th are included in this report. [...] Officials and representatives from participating agencies and organizations demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and successfully implemented them during the exercise."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2019-02-22
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Final After Action Report: Oconee Nuclear Station [August 14, 2018]
From the Executive Summary: "On August 14, 2018, the United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IV Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program staff evaluated a plume-exposure-pathway exercise in the 10-mile emergency planning zone for the Oconee Nuclear Station. The evaluations of out of sequence activities conducted on the weeks of June 18 and August 6, 2018, are also included in this report. [...] The Federal Emergency Management Agency's overall objective of the exercise was to assess the level of state and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency at the Oconee Nuclear Station. The Federal Emergency Management Agency evaluated the exercise in accordance with their policies and guidance concerning the exercise of state and local radiological emergency response plans and procedures. The qualifying emergency preparedness exercise was conducted on March 7 and 8, 1982. Officials and representatives from participating agencies and organizations demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and successfully implemented them during the exercise. The Federal Emergency Management Agency did not identify any level 1 findings, however two level 2 findings were identified."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2019-02-12
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After Action Report: Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise, Sequoyah Nuclear Power Plant [October 3, 2018]
From the Document: "On October 3, 2018, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region IV, Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program staff evaluated a plume-exposure-pathway exercise for the 10-mile emergency planning zone of the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant. The evaluations of out-of-sequence activities conducted June 26-28, 2018, are also included in this report. The Sequoyah Nuclear Plant is located in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, 18 miles north of Chattanooga in Hamilton County. The emergency planning zone encompasses portions of Hamilton and Bradley Counties. The plant is operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority. The purpose of the exercise was to assess the level of state and local preparedness in responding to a radiological incident at the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant. It was conducted in accordance with FEMA policies and guidance concerning the exercise of state and local radiological emergency response plans and procedures. The previous federally evaluated exercise at this site was conducted on September 14, 2016. The qualifying emergency preparedness exercise was conducted on June, 1980. Officials and representatives from participating agencies and organizations demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and successfully implemented them during the exercise. All jurisdictions met their exercise objectives and demonstrated the corresponding core capabilities identified in Section 2.2 of this report. FEMA did not identify any level 1 or level 2 findings during this exercise. One highlight of the exercise was Hamilton County's emphasis on monitoring and decontamination of evacuees with access and functional needs as well as companion animals."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2019-02-05
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After Action Report: Susquehanna Steam Electric Station [October 16, 2018]
From the Executive Summary: "On October 16, 2018, a full-scale Plume Exposure Pathway exercise was conducted and evaluated for the 10 Mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) around the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station (SSES) by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region III. [...] The purpose of the Exercise and Out-of-Sequence demonstrations was to assess the capabilities of State, counties, and local jurisdictions to implement Radiological Emergency Plans and Procedures (RERP) to protect the property and lives of residents and transients in the event of an emergency at SSES. The findings in this report are based on the evaluations of the Federal evaluation team, with final determinations made by the FEMA, Region III Regional Assistance Committee (RAC) Chairperson, and approved by FEMA Headquarters."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-12-20
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After Action Report / Improvement Plan: Arkansas Nuclear One (September 27, 2018)
From the Executive Summary: "On September 27, 2018, Out of sequence Medical Services and Reception Center drills were conducted for St Mary's Medical Center, Pope County Emergency Medical Services (EMS)- St Mary's Station in Russellville and the Paris Reception Center in Paris, Arkansas. Personnel from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA) Region VI, evaluated all activities. The drills were conducted to assess the level of preparedness of local responders to react to a simulated radiological emergency at Arkansas Nuclear One (ANO). [...] This report contains the final written evaluation of the out of sequence drills. The participants demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and they adequately implemented them. There were no Level 1 Findings, and two Level 2 Findings identified which were corrected during the drill. There were no Plan Issues identified."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-11-14
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan: Medical Services Drill, Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating
Station [October 10, 2018]
From the Executive Summary: "On October 10, 2018 a Medical Services (MS-1) Drill was conducted for the 10-mile Plume Exposure Pathway, Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) around the Three Mile Island (TMI) Nuclear Generating Station by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region III. The most recent prior MS-1 Drill for this site was conducted on October 12, 2016. The purpose of the (TMI) MS-1 Drill was to assess the State and local offsite response organizations preparedness in responding to a radiological medical emergency. The Drill was held in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the evaluation of State and local Radiological Emergency Response Plans (RERP) and procedures. [...] This report contains the final evaluation of the MS-1 Drill."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-10-26
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After Action Report: Medical Services (MS-1) Exercise, Diablo Canyon Power Plant [August 22, 2018]
From the Executive Summary: "The United States (U.S.) Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region IX National Preparedness Division (NPD), Technological Hazards Branch (THB), evaluated a Medical Services (MS-1) exercise for emergency Off-site response organizations (ORO) on August 22, 2018, at Marian Regional Medical Center (MRMC), Santa Maria, California. [...] The purpose of the exercise assessment is to assess local ORO level of preparedness in response to a radiological incident occurring at DCPP [Diablo Canyon Power Plant]. The exercise assessment is part of the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REPP) to ensure that adequate capabilities exist to prevent, protect against, mitigate the effects of, respond to and recover from radiological incidents involving commercial nuclear power plants (NPP)."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; San Luis Obispo (Calif.)
2018-10-26
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan: Cooper Nuclear Station (July 31, 2018)
From the Executive Summary: "On July 31, 2018, the Department of Homeland Security(DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region VII conducted a biennial exercise in the plume emergency planning zone (EPZ) around the Cooper Nuclear Station. In addition, out-of-sequence drills were conducted on May 23rd, June 18th, July 11th, August 7th, and August 15th, of 2018. The purpose of the exercise and drills was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. The exercise and drills were held in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local radiological emergency response plans and procedures. [...] The state and local organizations demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-10-23
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After Action Report: Limerick Generating Station Medical Services Drill [September 18, 2018]
From the Executive Summary: "On September 18, 2018 a Medical Services (MS-1) Drill was conducted for the 10-mile Plume Exposure Pathway, Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) around the Limerick Generating Station (LGS) by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region III. The most recent prior MS-1 Drill for this site was conducted on September 15, 2016. The purpose of the MS-1 Drill was to assess the State and local off site response organizations preparedness in responding to a radiological medical emergency. [...] This report contains the final evaluation of the MS-1 Drill."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-10-18
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan: Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant (September 12, 2018)
From the Executive Summary: "On September 12, 2018 an out-of-sequence drill was conducted for the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant (CPNPP), located near Glen Rose, Texas. Personnel from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA (DHS/FEMA) Region VI, evaluated all activities. The purpose of the drill was to assess the level of preparedness of local responders to react to a simulated radiological emergency at the CPNPP. [...] This report contains the final evaluation of this out-of-sequence drill. The participants demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them. There were no findings identified during the evaluation. There were also no planning issues identified."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-10-17
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After Action Report / Improvement Plan: Arkansas Nuclear One (July 17, 2018)
From the Executive Summary: "On July 17, 2018, a biennial Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) exercise was conducted in the rapid release plume exposure pathway emergency planning zone (EPZ) around Arkansas Nuclear One (ANO) located near Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA) Region VI evaluated the exercise. The purpose was to assess the level of preparedness of state and local responders to react to a simulated radiological emergency at ANO. This exercise was held in accordance with DHS/FEMA policies and guidance concerning the implementation of state and local radiological emergency preparedness plans and procedures. [...] This report contains the final written evaluation of the biennial exercise. The state and local organizations, except where noted in this report, demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them. There were no Level I or Level 2 Findings or Plan Issues identified, however one prior Plan Issue was resolved during the exercise."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-10-09
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After Action Report: Full-Scale Plume Exposure Pathway Exercise, North Anna Power Station [July 17, 2018]
From the Executive Summary: "On July 17, 2018, a full-scale Plume Exposure Pathway exercise was conducted and evaluated for the 10 Mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) around the North Anna Power Station (NAPS) by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region III. The previous full-scale exercise at this site was evaluated on February 9, 2016. [...] The evaluation of this Exercise determined that there were no Level I Findings, (4) four Level 2 Findings, and (10) ten Plan Issues (Pl). One Level 2 Finding was successfully re-demonstrated. All prior Performance and Planning Issues were resolved during the previous exercise."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-10-01
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan: Wolf Creek Generating Station [August 15, 2018]
From the Executive Summary: "On August 15, 2018, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) evaluated a medical services drill in the plume exposure pathway emergency planning zone (EPZ) around the Wolf Creek Generating Station (WCGS). The purpose of the medical services drill was to assess the ability of offsite agencies in responding to a radiological emergency involving a simulated medical injury to a person with radiological contamination. These events were held in accordance with FEMA policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local radiological emergency response plans and procedures. [...] The State and local organizations demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them. There were no Level I or Level 2 findings or planning issues identified as a result of this medical drill. There were no open findings to be corrected from the previous medical drill."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-09-24
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Final After Action Report: Catawba Nuclear Station (June 5, 2018)
From the Executive Summary: "On June 5, 2018, the United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IV Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program staff evaluated a plume-exposure-pathway exercise in the 10-mile emergency planning zone for the Catawba Nuclear Station. The evaluations of out of sequence activities conducted on the weeks of April 16 and April 30, 2018, are also included in this report. Catawba Nuclear Station, operated by Duke Energy, is located in South Carolina on the western shore of Lake Wylie, approximately six miles north of Rock Hill, South Carolina. [...] The Federal Emergency Management Agency's overall objective of the exercise was to assess the level of state and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency at the Catawba Nuclear Station. The Federal Emergency Management Agency evaluated the exercise in accordance with their policies and guidance concerning the exercise of state and local radiological emergency response plans and procedures. [...] Officials and representatives from participating agencies and organizations demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and successfully implemented them during the exercise. The Federal Emergency Management Agency did not identify any level 1 findings; however, one level 2 finding was identified."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-09-20
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan: River Bend Station [June 27, 2018]
From the Executive Summary: "On June 27, 2018, a biennial Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Plume Exposure Pathway exercise was conducted around the River Bend Station (RBS), located near St. Francisville, Louisiana. Personnel from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA) Region VI, evaluated all activities. The purpose of the exercise was to assess the level of preparedness of State and local responders to react to a simulated radiological emergency at RBS. [...] There were no Level 1 Findings, two Level 2 Findings that were corrected during the exercise, and one Plan Issue identified during the exercise. Also, one previous Level 2 Finding was resolved during the exercise."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-09-10
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan: Waterford 3 Steam Electric Station [July 26, 2018]
From the Executive Summary: "On July 26, 2018, an out of sequence Medical Services drill was conducted for the Waterford 3 Steam Electric Station (Waterford 3), located near Taft, St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. Personnel from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA) Region VI, evaluated all activities. The purpose of the drill was to assess the level of preparedness of local responders to react to a simulated radiological emergency at Waterford 3. The previous Medical Services drill was conducted on September 15, 2016. Personnel from the State of Louisiana, Waterford 3, West Jefferson Medical Center, and St. Charles Parish Hospital Emergency Medical Services participated in the drill. Evaluation areas demonstrated included: Emergency Operations/Facilities, Protective Action Implementation, and Support Operations/Facilities. Cooperation and teamwork of all the participants was evident during the drill and DHS/FEMA wishes to acknowledge these efforts. This report contains the final evaluation of the out of sequence drill. The participants demonstrated know ledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately demonstrated them. There were no Level 1 Findings or Plan Issues identified as a result of this evaluation. One Level 2 Finding was observed and corrected on the spot."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-09-07
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan: Medical Services (MS-1) Drill, Clinton Power Station [June 28, 2018]
From the Executive Summary: "On June 28, 2018, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DRS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region V, evaluated a Medical Services (MS-1) Drill at the Order of Saint Francis (OSF) St. Joseph Medical Center associated with the Clinton Power Station. The purpose of the MS-1 Drill was to assess the ability of off site agencies to respond to a medical emergency involving a potentially radiologically contaminated member of the public. The MS-1 Drill was held in accordance with DHS/FEMA policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local radiological emergency response plans (RERPs) and procedures. [...] The State and local organizations demonstrated knowledge of and adequately implemented organizational emergency response plans and procedures. There were no Level 1 Findings, Level 2 Findings or Plan Issues identified as a result of this drill and there were no previous Level 1 Findings, Level 2 Findings or Plan Issues to be corrected during this drill."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-09-03
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan: Medical Services Drill, Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station [July 10, 2018]
From the Executive Summary: "On July 10, 2018 a Medical Services (MS-1) Drill was conducted for the 10-mile Plume Exposure Pathway, Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) around the Three Mile Island (TMI) Nuclear Generating Station by the Department of Homeland Security (DBS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region III. The most recent prior MS-1 Drill for this site was conducted on June 23, 2016. The purpose of the (TMI) MS-1 Drill was to assess the State and local off site response organizations preparedness in responding to a radiological medical emergency. The Drill was held in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the evaluation of State and local Radiological Emergency Response Plans (RERP) and procedures. [...] This report contains the final evaluation of the MS-1 Drill."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-08-08
