ML093480043
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| Site: | Grand Gulf  |
| Issue date: | 12/04/2009 |
| From: | US Dept of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency |
| To: | NRC/NSIR/DPR/DDEP |
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Grand Gulf Nuclear Station Drill Date - November 05, 2009 Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program After Action Report/
Improvement Plan Published December 04, 2009
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Grand Gulf Nuclear Station After Action Report/Improvement Plan Published December 04, 2009 Contents Executive Summary 3
Section 1: Exercise Overview 4
1.1 Exercise Details 4
1.2 Exercise Planning Team Leadership 4
1.3 Participating Organizations 5
Section 2: Exercise Design Summary 7
2.1 Exercise Purpose and Design 7
2.2 Exercise Objectives, Capabilities and Activities 7
2.3 Scenario Summary 7
Section 3: Analysis of Capabilities 8
3.1 Drill Evaluation and Results 8
3.2 Summary Results of Drill Evaluation 8
3.3 Criteria Evaluation Summaries 10 3.3.1 Support Jurisdictions 10 3.3.1.1 Madison Reception Center 10 Section 4: Conclusion 22 Appendix A: Best Practices 23 Appendix B: Drill Evaluators and Team Leaders 24 Appendix C: Acronyms and Abbreviations 25 Appendix D: Exercise Plan 26 1
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EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
On November 5, 2009, an out-of-sequence Reception Center drill was conducted for the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station (GGNS), located in Port Gibson, Claiborne County, Mississippi. Personnel from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergnecy 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 GGNS.
This was the first time Richmond Civic Center in Tallulah was used as a reception center. The previous plume exercise was conducted on September 9, 2009.
Personnel from the State of Louisiana, Tensas Parish, Madison Parish, and Grand Gulf Nuclear Station participated in the drill. 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 knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures. There were no Deficiencies or Planning Issues identified and one Area Requiring Corrective Action (ARCA) corrected during the drill.
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SECTION 1: EXERCISE OVERVIEW 1.1 Exercise Details Exercise Name Grand Gulf Nuclear Station Type of Exercise Drill Exercise Date November 05, 2009 Program Department of Homeland Security/FEMA Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program Scenario Type Radiological Emergency 1.2 Exercise Planning Team Leadership Lisa Hammond RAC Chair FEMA Region VI Technical Hazards Branch Chief 800 N. Loop 288 Denton, Texas, 76209 940-898-5199 lisa.hammond@dhs.gov 4
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Bill Bischof Lead Planner FEMA Region VI Technical Hazards Specialist 800 N. Loop 288 Denton, Texas, 76209 940-898-5562 bill.bischof@dhs.gov Greg Gothard State Planner Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Environmental Scientist 602 N. Fifth St.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 225-219-3627 greg.gothard@la.gov Rick Foster Parish Planner Tensas Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Emergency Management Director P.O. Box 768 St. Joseph, Louisiana, 71366 318-766-3992 tpoep1@bellsouth.net 1.3 Participating Organizations 5
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Agencies and organizations of the following jurisdictions participated in the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station drill:
Risk Jurisdictions Tensas Parish Support Jurisdictions Madison Parish Village of Richmond Tallulah Fire Department Bear Lake Fire Department Northeast Louisiana Ambulance Service Tallulah Police Department Private Organizations Grand Gulf Nuclear Station American Red Cross - Northeast Louisiana Chapter 6
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SECTION 2: EXERCISE DESIGN
SUMMARY
2.1 Exercise Purpose and Design The DHS/FEMA Region VI Office evaluated the drill on November 5, 2009 to assess the capabilities of local emergency preparedness organizations in implementing their Radiological Emergency Response Plans and procedures to protect the public health and safety during a radiological emergency involving Grand Gulf Nuclear Station (GGNS). The purpose of this report is to present the results and findings on the performance of the offsite response organizations during a simulated radiological emergency.
2.2 Exercise Objectives, Capabilities and Activities Exercise objectives and identified Capabilities/REP Criteria selected to be exercised are discussed in the Exercise Plan (EXPLAN), Appendix D.
2.3 Scenario Summary The drill scenario was developed to evaluate the response of drill participants to an incident requiring evacuation of the public from the Louisiana portion of the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone surrounding the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station. The drill scenario provided for the evaluation of the Madison Parish Reception Center's ability to conduct monitoring, decontamination and registration of evacuees. A separate walk-through of the congregate care facility was conducted to ensure that services and accommodations provided at the Tallulah Community Center were consistent with established American Red Cross guidelines.
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SECTION 3: ANALYSIS OF CAPABILITIES 3.1 Drill Evaluation and Results Contained in this section are the results and findings of the evaluation of all jurisdictions and functional entities that participated in the November 5, 2009, drill evaluation to test the offsite emergency response capabilities of local governments in the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone surrounding the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station.
Each jurisdiction and functional entity was evaluated on the basis of its demonstration of criteria delineated in the exercise evaluation areas as outlined in the April 25, 2002, Federal Register, Radiological Emergency Preparedness: Evaluation Methodology. Detailed information on the exercise evaluation area criteria and the extent of play agreement used in this drill are found in Appendix D of this report.
3.2 Summary Results of Drill Evaluation The matrix presented in Table 3.1 on the following page, presents the status of all exercise evaluation area criteria that were scheduled for demonstration during this exercise by all participating jurisdictions and functional entities. Exercise criteria are listed by number and the demonstration status is indicated by the use of the following letters:
M - Met (No Deficiency or ARCAs assessed and no unresolved ARCAs from prior exercise)
D - Deficiency assessed A - ARCAs assessed or unresolved ARCAs from previous exercises P - Plan Issue N - Not Demonstrated 8
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Table 3.1 - Summary of Drill Evaluation DATE: 2009-11-05 SITE: Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, MS M: Met, A: ARCA, D: Deficiency, P: Plan Issue, N: Not Demonstrated Madison RC Emergency Operations Management Mobilization 1a1 Facilities 1b1 Direction and Control 1c1 Communications Equipment 1d1 Equip & Supplies to support operations 1e1 M
Protective Action Decision Making Emergency Worker Exposure Control 2a1 Radiological Assessment and PARs 2b1 Decisions for the Plume Phase -PADs 2b2 PADs for protection of special populations 2c1 Rad Assessment and Decision making for the Ingestion Exposure Pathway 2d1 Rad Assessment and Decision making concerning Relocation, Reentry, and Return 2e1 Protective Action Implementation Implementation of emergency worker exposure control 3a1 M
Implementation of KI decision 3b1 Implementation of protective actions for special populations - EOCs 3c1 Implementation of protective actions for Schools 3c2 Implementation of traffic and access control 3d1 Impediments to evacuation are identified and resolved 3d2 Implementation of ingestion pathway decisions - availability/use of info 3e1 Materials for Ingestion Pathway PADs are available 3e2 Implementation of relocation, re-entry, and return decisions.
3f1 Field Measurement and Analysis Adequate Equipment for Plume Phase Field Measurements 4a1 Field Teams obtain sufficient information 4a2 Field Teams Manage Sample Collection Appropriately 4a3 Post plume phase field measurements and sampling 4b1 Laboratory operations 4c1 Emergency Notification and Public Info Activation of the prompt alert and notification system 5a1 Activation of the prompt alert and notification system - Fast Breaker 5a2 Activation of the prompt alert and notification system - Exception areas 5a3 Emergency information and instructions for the public and the media 5b1 Support Operations/Facilities Mon / decon of evacuees and emergency workers, and registration of evacuees 6a1 M
Mon / decon of emergency worker equipment 6b1 Temporary care of evacuees 6c1 M
Transportation and treatment of contaminated injured individuals 6d1 9
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3.3 Criteria Evaluation Summaries 3.3.1 Support Jurisdictions 3.3.1.1 Madison Reception Center Criterion 1.e.1:
The Richmond Civic Center had sufficient equipment, supplies, and dosimetry available to support emergency operations. The supplies are kept in medium sized plastic bins that are labeled for each work station. There were four portable Motorola XTS2500 700/800 MHz radios that were used for communications between the stations and the Officer in Charge.
The Richmond Civic Center was laid out with tables in rows across the room with approximately 12 chairs. There is a room in the rear of the building that has four shower stalls and a small table and two chairs to be used for decontamination efforts.
There were signs posted at the Vehicle Monitoring/Decontamination, Personnel Monitoring, and Personnel Decontamination stations for the volunteers to refer to during their operations. The signs indicated the following:
Background reading; Contamination and Exposure limits: 200 mR - Arrowtech 138; 1 R - CDV 730 No Smoking, Chewing, or Eating; Read and Record Dosimeters every 30 minutes.
Wear dosimeters, TLD, gloves, and booties; Use new step off pad if person is contaminated.
The kits included other items such as:
Copies of Procedures; Personnel Survey and Dosimetry Log Forms; Gloves and Booties for volunteers and individuals; Brown craft paper and masking tape for path and step off pad; Trash bags with Radioactive labels; Plastic bags and rubber bands for survey meter probes; 10 Unclassified Radiological Emerygency Preparedness Program (REP)
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Hand Sanitizer; Decontamination Supplies (soap, shampoo, towels, wipes, nail brush);
Modesty Clothes for evacuees; Clean stamp with red ink pad.
In addition to some of the supplies mentioned above in the kits, the Vehicle Monitoring station used a 10X10 pop up canopy to shelter against the elements. There were also two portable Wacker 120 VAC light towers to provide additional lighting. Each light tower operated on generator power. Caution tape and rope is used to establish designated areas for contaminated and clean vehicles.
Radiological monitoring and exposure control equipment consisted of:
Eight Ludlum 3 survey meters with pancake probes, calibrated 05/11/09 (four had Cs-137 button sources for operational checks). Operational checks were performed according to procedures with the check source and the range of readings sticker affixed to each survey meter; Eighteen Arrowtech 138 low range (0-200 mR) dosimeters, leak tested 07/09; Eighteen CDV-730 high range (0-20 R) dosimeters, leak tested 07/09; Several CDV 730 dosimeter chargers; One Ludlum 51 Portal monitor; Simulated Thermoluminescent Dosimetry (TLD) badges - (a quantity of 50 Landauer TLDs are available from the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) which are replaced around January of every year).
Once the portal monitor was set up, the personnel monitoring team performed an operational check with a Cs-137 check source. One member of the team held the source in his hand and stepped into the portal monitor. The portal monitor alarmed, and the team member stepped out.
He then stepped back in without the check source, and the portal monitor did not alarm. He then stated that the operational check had been performed successfully and they were ready to begin monitoring evacuees. When asked if this was the correct procedure in performing an operational check on the portal monitor, the personnel monitoring team stated that this was correct. The controller performed additional training to the personnel monitoring team. The team then read the procedure that states Set-Up the portal monitor in accordance with proprietary instructions.
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held near each of the four detectors in the portal monitor and the display must indicate a reading for each detector.
Through interview, it was stated that additional survey meters could be obtained from the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness or the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in the event of equipment failure or need for additional resources.
Criterion 3.a.1:
Emergency workers at the Madison Parish Reception Center adequately demonstrated Emergency Worker (EW) exposure control. The Madison Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP) was responsible for establishing radiological monitoring and decontamination at the center. The Madison Parish OEP/Radiological Officer (RO), located at the center, conducted a briefing for the EWs on proper use and wearing of dosimetry and exposure limits (200mR) and turnback values (1R). He was also responsible for issuing the survey meters, dosimetry and tracking exposure to the EWs. It was apparent that the EWs were knowledgeable on the radiological protection procedures and aware of their roles and responsibilities and that the maximum absorbed dose limit was 1R.
The Station Kits with the simulated Thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs), dosimeter chargers, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and other supplies were stored at the Madison Parish OEP and were brought to the center upon activation. The RO, with the assistance of a staff member checked all dosimeters (high and low range) and properly zeroed them out and logged the first reading, conducted operational checks on the survey meters, and ensured that each station had dosimetry and survey meters.
The reception center had four (4) stations, Vehicle Monitoring, Personnel Monitoring, Monitoring and Decontamination and Registration, each station was staffed with a minimum of four EWs and/or volunteers. Each station utilized area dosimetry. The team leader wore the dosimeters and was responsible for reading and recording all entries throughout the drill at 30-minute intervals.
The reception center had a path covered with brown craft paper, starting at the Personnel Monitoring Station through the Monitoring and Decontamination Station for contamination control. Gloves and booties were worn, at a minimum, by the EWs. All stations except Registration were also issued Ludlum 3 survey meters with pancake probes covered with a 12 Unclassified Radiological Emerygency Preparedness Program (REP)
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plastic bag and secured with a rubber band. Good technique was demonstrated by the EWs while surveying the vehicles and frisking evacuees throughout the drill. The EWs periodically checked their hands and feet for contamination or after identifying contamination on a vehicle or evacuee.
The Registration Station was responsible for verifying that all evacuees had a clean stamp on their hand before processing them. This was successfully accomplished with all evacuees including one decontaminated evacuee.
The drill ended at 1944.
Criterion 6.a.1:
The monitoring, decontamination, and registration of evacuees and emergency workers were successfully demonstrated at the Madison Parish Reception Center. The Madison Parish Reception Center (RC) is located at the Richmond Civic Center at 589 Wood Street in Tallulah, Louisiana. At 1816, a request from the Tensas Parish Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was made via telephone requesting activation of the RC. The RC was activated for the drill at 1821 on November 5, 2009. Officers from the Tallulah Police Department provided security at the RC.
At approximately 1825, RC staff was issued dosimetry and equipment by the Officer In Charge (OIC). One staff member performed operational checks with a Cs-137 check source on the Ludlum Model 3 survey meters before issuing the survey meters to vehicle monitoring, personnel monitoring, and personnel decontamination teams. All teams were issued dosimetry consisting of a high and low range Direct Reading Dosimeter (DRD) and each Emergency Worker (EW) received a Thermoluminescent Dosimeter (TLD). Each team was issued a set of DRDs to be used as area dosimetry, while each team member was issued a TLD for personal dosimetry. Simulated TLDs were used for drill purposes. Each team was then issued a kit for their particular area (vehicle monitoring, personnel monitoring, and personnel decontamination).
Upon interview, RC staff was found to be knowledgeable of their turn-back levels. RC staff stated they were to read and record their dosimeters readings every half hour, notify their OIC upon reaching a 200 mR dosimeter reading, and to leave the area upon reaching a 1 R dosimeter reading then notify the OIC.
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vehicles. The station consisted of five volunteers, multiple copies of the procedures, along with sufficient equipment and supplies to monitor incoming traffic.
The volunteers reported to the vehicle monitoring station with a medium sized plastic container which contained supplies. The supplies included gloves, booties, tape, booties for drivers, contamination bags, signs, forms, and multiple copies of procedures. The kit also contained two Ludlum 3 survey meters, DRD and a badge that read Simulated TLD. A handheld two-way radio was used for communications with the OIC and the other Station Managers.
Per the extent of play agreement, only one vehicle was monitored for contamination. All team members wore double booties and gloves and used a Ludlum 3 survey instrument with a pancake probe covered with plastic. Monitoring techniques and procedures were adequate to detect radiological contamination. Information was provided by controller inject indicating that the vehicle was contaminated. The recorder noted the contamination location and amount of contamination on a vehicle contamination survey report form. The survey report form was placed in a plastic bag and left on the vehicle dashboard until the vehicle was decontaminated.
Since the vehicle was found to be contaminated, the monitoring team had the driver put two pairs of booties and a pair of gloves on, according to their procedures. The driver was directed to move the vehicle to the area designated for contaminated vehicles. The driver was then asked to step out of the vehicle and instructed not to touch anything to prevent possible cross contamination. The vehicle keys were secured in a bag that was labeled with the vehicle information and drivers name. The driver was then escorted by a team member to the personnel monitoring station.
At approximately 1905, the OIC was notified by radio that the vehicle monitoring team had a contaminated vehicle and the driver of the vehicle was being escorted for personnel monitoring.
The team members were very knowledgeable of the procedures. This was demonstrated when the survey meter probe came in contact with the tire while performing monitoring on the front tire of the passenger side of the vehicle. The team member stopped surveying the vehicle and changed out the plastic covering on the probe. The vehicle monitor then continued with the surveying of the vehicle. A reading of 0.19 mR/hr was provided by controller inject. The vehicle monitor determined this was considered contamination as it exceeded the 0.1 mR/hr above background limit as provided in the procedures. Background was established to be 0.02 mR/hr earlier during 14 Unclassified Radiological Emerygency Preparedness Program (REP)
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the operation check of the Ludlum 3.
Separate parking areas were available at the RC for contaminated and clean vehicles.
The RC has a sufficient number of personnel available to monitor the number of vehicles expected to report to this RC.
Personnel Monitoring:
The RC staff began setting up the personnel monitoring and decontamination areas inside the RC. The personnel monitoring team retrieved a Ludlum Model 51 portable portal monitor from a storage area located at the rear of the RC. The personnel monitoring team then set up the portal monitor at the front entrance to the RC. The portal monitor was wrapped in plastic wrap for contamination control, in accordance with procedures. Then RC staff taped down a craft paper path from the front entrance of the RC, through the portal monitor, to the personnel decontamination area. The personnel monitoring team also set up a table and monitoring pad near the portal monitor, in order to perform hand surveys with the Ludlum Model 3 if someone was found to be contaminated with the portal monitor. A background check was performed with the Ludlum Model 3 and the background reading of 0.03 mR/hr was posted on a sign on the wall behind the table. The table and monitoring area was sufficiently distanced from the portal monitor so as not to interfere with operations at the entrance.
The personnel monitoring team donned gloves and shoe covers, covered the survey meter probe with a plastic bag, posted instruction signs, set up trash bags for contaminated waste, read and recorded their dosimeter readings, and stated that they were ready to receive evacuees.
An evacuee waiting line was established approximately six feet from the portal monitor, in accordance with procedures. Upon arrival, each evacuee was instructed on how to go through the portal monitor. Evacuees were also instructed to go to the registration desks if found to be clean, or to continue along the craft paper path for additional monitoring and decontamination if found to be contaminated. Six evacuees were monitored with one evacuee found to be contaminated, in accordance with the Extent-of-Play (EOP) agreement. The EOP stated that the capability to monitor 20% of the Tensas Parish evacuees in the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) over a twelve hour period would be demonstrated. The monitoring demonstration was calculated to require one evacuee per minute to be monitored (20% of 3625 evacuees). The population monitoring was performed successfully, as the portal monitor can monitor each 15 Unclassified Radiological Emerygency Preparedness Program (REP)
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evacuee in ten seconds. The evacuee found to be contaminated was asked to step back out of the portal monitor. Once the portal monitor went through a monitoring cycle, the evacuee was asked to step back into the portal monitor. When the portal monitor alarmed for a second time, the contaminated evacuee was instructed to continue along the craft paper path to the personnel monitoring table for further survey. The team then taped down a new piece of craft paper over the area that the contaminated evacuee had walked on.
Upon arrival at the personnel monitoring table, a thorough hand survey was performed on the evacuee by the personnel monitoring team. The personnel monitoring team recorded the evacuees personal information on the Personnel Contamination Survey Report Form.
Contamination was found (by controller inject) on the evacuees left forearm with an indicated reading of 0.2 mR/hr. When interviewed, the personnel monitoring team correctly stated that contamination was indicated by a survey meter reading of 0.1 mR/hr above the recorded background reading. The evacuee was instructed to place his personal belongings into a plastic bag. The personnel monitoring team inventoried the evacuees belongings and the bag was surveyed for contamination. The Personnel Contamination Survey Report Form was then placed into another plastic bag and handed to the evacuee. The evacuee was then instructed to continue along the craft paper path to the personnel decontamination area.
Upon interview, the personnel monitoring team explained the close-out procedure. Waste was to be placed into the contaminated waste bags and the bag would be sealed and labeled as radioactively contaminated waste. The RC staff would contact the Parish and the waste bags would stay on site until properly collected for disposal. Each team member would also have to be monitored and decontaminated using the same procedures performed on evacuees. Each team member would also turn in dosimetry and survey equipment to the OIC.
Personnel Decontamination:
There were four Emergency Workers (EWs) at the Monitoring and Decontamination Station.
Immediately after the activation call was received at 1821, the station kits were issued and the EWs began setting up the station in accordance to the procedures. All EWs had been previously briefed by the Radiological Officer (RO) on the use of dosimetry, exposure limits, background, proper wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and frisking techniques.
Each station was issued a Motorola XTS2500 2-way portable radio for communications throughout the drill. A final communications check was conducted by the Madison Parish Office 16 Unclassified Radiological Emerygency Preparedness Program (REP)
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of Emergency Management (OEM) with each station at 1858 and the center was declared operational.
The Monitoring and Decontamination Station was located in a separate room towards the back of the facility with a controlled entrance and exit. The room had four shower stalls, a desk with four chairs, a long table used for supplies, and two trash cans with liners. Immediately on the wall to the right of the entrance informational posters were taped as reminders for both the EWs and evacuees of background values, exposure limits, and other critical rules for the station. A brown craft paper path had been laid out from the Personnel Monitoring Station to the Monitoring and Decontamination Station and continued inside the station area leading from the doorway to the frisking area, in front of the shower stalls, to a step off pad and out towards the registration area.
At 1921, a contaminated evacuee arrived at the decontamination station; the EWs reviewed the Personnel Survey Form enclosed in a plastic bag without cross-contamination. In addition, the evacuee also had his personal effects in a plastic bag which were free of contamination.
The EWs identified the location of the contamination on the left forearm. They explained to the evacuee the process for removing contamination. They also stressed that only evacuees with contamination on various parts of their body would be directed to take a full shower. A section of masking tape was given to the evacuee and he was walked through the process of removing the contamination. The tape was carefully discarded in the marked trash can each time.
Masking tape was used for the first and second decontamination attempts without success. After each attempt to remove the contamination, an EW re-surveyed the area with a Ludlum 3 survey meter.
The evacuee was instructed to remove any potentially contaminated items such as booties and gloves while being coached by an EW. On the third attempt to remove the contamination, soap and water was used successfully and readings were below background. The evacuee was then instructed to step onto the step-off pad; he was surveyed once again and found to be free of contamination. The techniques were well demonstrated and followed with the evacuee receiving a Clean stamp for access to the registration area.
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and paramedic, who was stationed outside the Monitoring and Decontamination station area were ready to transport the evacuee to the nearby hospital prepared to treat radiologically contaminated individuals. The ambulance crew was also ready to provide any medical support needed at the reception center.
Through discussion and demonstration closeout procedures were conducted and consisted of EWs being frisked; dosimetry final readings taken/recorded and returned to the RO; all batteries were removed from survey meters before storing; clean supplies were stored in the original container; and potentially contaminated materials were secured in the labeled trash bags and prepared for pick-up by the utility. The Monitoring and Decontamination Station was secured at 1944.
Registration:
Evacuees at RC, once found to be free of radiation contamination, were directed to the Registration Desk. After the RC activated, the Madison Parish Emergency Management Director (EMD) held a short briefing during which he instructed registration staff to set up signs and re-acquaint themselves with procedures and printed forms at their tables.
At a cluster of four tables sat four teams - Registration, Office of Family Services, American Red Cross (ARC) and the Council on Aging. Each team had two staff members except for the ARC with one lone member since the other staff was unable to attend. Each team had procedures, forms, pens and paper necessary to accomplish job duties.
At 1858, the first of three evacuees found to be free of contamination at the portal monitor was directed to the Registration Desk. The evacuees gave their names, addresses, numbers and names of accompanying family/friends, and other personal information before being sent to the ARC desk. The ARC desk asked if evacuees needed food, shelter, transportation or to locate family members. Each of the evacuees said they had their own transportation and would be staying with family members so none were sent to the Council on Aging table.
The absent ARC staff member was in charge of bringing maps and directions to the Tallulah Community Center/Shelter. The present ARC staff member was able to describe how to get to the shelter and said she could get maps from the Madison Parish Sheriffs Office or 911 Coordinator if necessary.
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The Council on Aging staff knew the address of the Tallulah Community Center and had transportation available to anyone needing a ride there.
The Office of Family Services (OFS) had no evacuees asking for lost family members but said they would be able to track lost family members through OFS teams at other reception centers.
The Registration Desk adequately demonstrated its ability to register and direct evacuees to necessary services before the drill terminated at 1944.
Criterion 6.c.1:
A walk-through was conducted Nov. 5, 2009 of the American Red Cross-certified shelter at Tallulah Community Center at 300 N. Beech St. in Tallulah. Though a city-owned building, it can be used by Madison Parish as a shelter through a city/parish Letter of Agreement.
The Madison Parish Emergency Management Director (EMD) indicated where security, sleeping quarters, bathroom/shower facilities, kitchen and administrative services would be located if the shelter were activated.
Two handicap accessible bathrooms for men and women are located near the entrance of the community center, as are mens and womens locker rooms. Both locker rooms had an adequate number of showers, toilets and sinks. All were clean and in working order.
The EMD identified a room near the womens locker room as staff quarters during active shelter hours.
Evacuees have been and would be quartered and fed in the spacious gym area. The EMD said cots and bedding for 150 are kept at the Parish Barn about one mile from the shelter. Shelter capacity is 200 evacuees. Madison Parish would request more cots through the National Guard and local correctional facility if the need arose.
A kitchen in the community center has a large refrigerator/freezer, stove and an oven with sufficient power and burners to feed large numbers. The EMD said he has arrangements with local stores and local volunteers to obtain food and help if the shelter is activated. If overwhelmed, the Parish could ask the American Red Cross (ARC) for catering help.
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One phone is available to evacuees in an office near the buildings entrance. Security from Madison Parish Sheriffs Office would be posted at the front and back exits. The parking lot had adequate space for evacuee parking, including handicapped parking.
The EMD said Madison Parish is buying a generator for use at Tallulah Community Center but have borrowed one from a farmer or local businesses in the past.
The check-in process includes registration of evacuees; verification of documentation; and comfirmation that evacuees have been monitored and free of contamination. All documentation is retained for tracking purposes by the ARC. Office of Family Services would provide sufficient support staff for 24/7 operations.
The EMD said the Tallulah Animal Warden would accept pets at Tallulah Animal Shelter about one mile from the RC.
Staffing for the shelter consists of the shelter manager, seven staff members, and community volunteers, school cooks and security. Madison Parish demonstrated via walk-through that Tallulah Community Center has functioned and can function adequately as a shelter.
In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:
MET: 1.e.1, 3.a.1, 6.a.1, 6.c.1.
AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: 1.e.1.
ISSUE NO.: 28-09-1e1-A-01 CRITERION: Equipment, maps, displays, dosimetry, potassium iodide (KI), and other supplies are sufficient to support emergency operations.
CONDITION: The Personnel Monitoring Team did not perform an operational check on the portal monitor according to procedure.
POSSIBLE CAUSE: The Personnel Monitoring Team may not have been sufficiently trained and did not refer to the documented procedure.
REFERENCE:
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EFFECT: An evacuee entering the reception center through the portal monitor could have been found to be free of contamination, but actually be contaminated.
Contamination could have then been spread throughout the reception center.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DEMONSTRATED: Additional coaching was provided to the Personnel Monitoring Team on the proper technique to perform an operational check on the portal monitor.
DEFICIENCY: None PLAN ISSUES: None NOT DEMONSTRATED: None PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 21 Unclassified Radiological Emerygency Preparedness Program (REP)
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SECTION 4: CONCLUSION Based on the results of the drill, the offsite radiological emergency response plans and preparedness for the State of Louisiana and the affected local jurisdictions are deemed adequate to provide reasonable assurance that appropriate measures can be taken to protect the health and safety of the public in the event of a radiological emergency. Therefore, 44 CFR Part 350 approval of the offsite radiological emergency response plans and preparedness for the State of Louisiana site-specific to GGNS will remain in effect.
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APPENDIX A: BEST PRACTICES
- 1. Northeast Louisiana Ambulance Service Summary: As part of the reception center support staff and agencies, an ambulance with a 2 man crew were staged and ready to treat evacuees and/or transport a contaminated evacuee to the hospital if needed.
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Behind the building there was an exit door from the Monitoring and Decontamination station, an ambulance with a driver and Emergency Medical Technician were staged and ready to treat evacuees and/or transport a contaminated evacuee requiring additional decontamination at a hospital. The ambulance crew were aware of their responsiblities in treating and transporting potentially contaminated individuals. The ambulance was equipped with the necessary medical and radiological equipment and supplies to treat a contaminated individual. They worked closely with the Monitoring and Decontamination station team for emergency worker exposure control.
- 2. Equipment operational checks Summary: Operational checks of survey meters and zeroing of dosimeters were performed by one assigned staff member at the equipment distribution table. This practice ensured that all operational checks were performed correctly and all dosimeters were zeroed before distribution.
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The Officer-In-Charge at the Madison Parish Reception Center assigned one staff member to perform operational checks on all survey meters and to zero dosimeters in each of the three station kits (vehicle monitoring, personnel monitoring, and personnel decontamination).
This practice ensured consistency, operational checks were performed on each survey meter, and all dosimeters in each station kit were zeroed and functioning correctly before distribution.
During operational checks, one survey meter was found to be malfunctioning and that survey meter was put aside and a correctly functioning survey meter put into service quickly.
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APPENDIX B: DRILL EVALUATORS AND TEAM LEADERS DATE: 2009-11-05, SITE: Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, MS LOCATION EVALUATOR AGENCY Madison Reception Center Bill Bischof Brad DeKorte Elsa Lopez
- Tim Pflieger DHS/FEMA DHS/FEMA DHS/FEMA DHS/FEMA
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APPENDIX C: ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS Acronym Meaning ARC American Red Cross ARCA Areas Requiring Corrective Action DRD Direct Reading Dosimeters EMD Emergency Management Director EOC Emergency Operations Center EOP Extent of Play EPZ Emergency Planning Zone EW Emergency Worker FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency GGNS Grand Gulf Nuclear Station NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission OEM Office of Emergency Management OEP Office of Emergency Preparedness OIC Officer In Charge PAA Protective Action Areas PPE Personal Protective Equipment RAC Regional Assistance Committee RC Reception Center REP Radiological Emergency Preparedness RO Radiological Officer TLD Thermoluminescent Dosimeter 25 Unclassified Radiological Emerygency Preparedness Program (REP)
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APPENDIX D: EXERCISE PLAN 26 Unclassified Radiological Emerygency Preparedness Program (REP)
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MadisonReceptionCenter ExtentofPlay 2009
RichmondCivicCenter 589WoodStreet Tallulah,LA
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EVALUATION AREA 1: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Sub-element 1.e - Equipment and Supplies to Support Operations Criterion 1.e.1: Equipment, maps, displays, dosimetry, potassium iodide (KI), and other supplies are sufficient to support emergency operations. (NUREG-0654, H.7; J.10.a, b, e; J.11; K.3.a)
Locations Madison Reception Center Extent of Play Correction-on-the-spot will be considered at these locations at the discretion of and concurrence between the evaluator and the controller. Caution should be exercised to insure that exercise play is not interrupted.
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EVALUATION AREA 3: PROTECTIVE ACTION IMPLEMENTATION Sub-element 3.a - Implementation of Emergency Worker Exposure Control Criterion 3.a.1: The OROs issue appropriate dosimetry and procedures, and manage radiological exposure to emergency workers in accordance with the plans and procedures.
Emergency workers periodically and at the end of each mission read their dosimeters and record the readings on the appropriate exposure record or chart. (NUREG-0654, K.3.a, b)
Locations Madison Reception Center Extent of Play Area dosimetry will be used at the reception center vehicle monitoring, personnel monitoring, and personnel decontamination stations.
Personnel at the Madison Reception Center will wear simulated TLDs for the evaluation.
Correction-on-the-spot will be considered at these locations at the discretion of and concurrence between the evaluator and the controller. Caution should be exercised to insure that exercise play is not interrupted.
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EVALUATION AREA 6: SUPPORT OPERATION/FACILITIES Sub-element 6.a - Monitoring and Decontamination of Evacuees and Emergency Workers, and Registration of Evacuees Criterion 6.a.1: The reception center/emergency worker facility has appropriate space, adequate resources, and trained personnel to provide monitoring, decontamination, and registration of evacuees and/or emergency workers. (NUREG-0654, J.10.h; J.12; K.5.a)
Locations Madison Reception Center Extent of Play The capability to monitor 20% of the Tensas Parish evacuees living in the 10-mile EPZ over a 12-hour period will be demonstrated. To meet 20% requires (20% of 3,625 population) a monitoring capability of 1 evacuee per minute.
Six people will simulate evacuees for demonstration. One portal monitor will be set up and the 6 evacuees processed. One of the six will be simulated contaminated. One monitoring station for contaminated evacuees will be set up and the contaminated individual will be processed to the decontamination station. Decontamination will be evaluated by demonstration and further discussion.
Handling of potentially contaminated personal belongings will be demonstrated by discussion.
Note:
The reception center emergency workers will setup the female monitoring/decontamination plan for ease of access during the drill. However, the gender monitored and decontaminated will most likely be male for the purposes of this demonstration.
One vehicle will be monitored for contamination. The vehicle will not proceed to the segregated parking area after monitoring. The segregated parking area will not be set up to receive vehicles, but will be available for viewing and discussion.
A roster indicating 24-hour coverage for the reception center will be available. A shift change will not be demonstrated at this location, but may be discussed out of sequence with the Emergency Manager/Officer-in-Charge.
Correction-on-the-spot will be considered at these locations at the discretion of and concurrence between the evaluator and the controller. Caution should be exercised to insure that exercise play is not interrupted.
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EVALUATION AREA 6: SUPPORT OPERATION/FACILITIES Sub-element 6.c-Temporary Care of Evacuees Criterion 6.c.1: Managers of congregate care facilities demonstrate that the centers have resources to provide services and accommodations consistent with American Red Cross planning guidelines. Managers demonstrate the procedures to assure that evacuees have been monitored for contamination and have been decontaminated as appropriate prior to entering congregate care facilities. (NUREG-0654, J.10.h; J.12)
Locations Madison Reception Center, Tallulah Community Center Extent of Play The selected shelter will be evaluated by discussion and walk-through on November 5 at Tallulah Community Center.
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GENERAL EXTENT-OF-PLAY (EOP):
- 1. With regard to last minute additions or changes to any previously approved Extent-of-Play, all suggested changes must be forwarded to the RAC Chair for approval.
- 2. The goal of all offsite response organizations (ORO) is to protect the health and safety of the public. This goal is achieved through the execution of appropriate plans and procedures. It is recognized that situations may arise that could limit the organizations in the exact execution of these plans and procedures.
- 3. In the event of an unanticipated situation, OROs are permitted to exercise flexibility in the implementation of their plans and procedures in order to successfully achieve the objective of protection of public health and safety and protection of the environment.
- 4. As a statement of fact, no ORO will deliberately deviate from its plans and procedures with the intent of avoiding responsibility.
References:
As indicated in the Extent-of-Play Agreement, the State of Louisiana requests the option to correct issues immediately as defined in FEMA Policy Paper, Strategic Review Steering Committee, Initiative 1.5, correct Issues Immediately, effective March 31, 2000, signed by Kay C. Goss, CEM, Associate Director for Preparedness, Training and Exercises. Acceptable locations/activities for on the spot correction are clearly indicated in the extent of play portion under each criterion.
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Cue Card #: 1 Time:
If the Reception Center did not receive a call from the Tensas Parish EOC To:
Madison Reception Center Director From:
Reception Center Controller
- THIS IS A DRILL*************
You have just received a request from the Tensas Parish EOC that evacuation process is underway following an emergency at GGNS. The evacuees have been directed to Madison Reception Center in Madison Parish. The Center needs to be activated and its personnel need to be mobilized immediately to respond to this emergency.
- THIS IS A DRILL*************
Note: Controller! Interject this message only if Tensas Parish EOC fails to initiate the call.
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Cue Card #:
2 Time:
While vehicle is being monitored
- THIS IS A DRILL****************************
At this location show cue card 1-A
- THIS IS A DRILL****************************
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Cue Card #: 2-A To:
Vehicle Monitor From:
Vehicle Monitor Controller
- THIS IS A DRILL****************************
X 0.1
- THIS IS A DRILL****************************
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Cue Card #: 2-B
- THIS IS A DRILL****************************
EXPECTED RESPONSE Vehicle monitor reads survey meter at 0.19 mR/hr near front wheel well.
Car is considered contaminated.
Contaminated car procedures should be followed.
- THIS IS A DRILL****************************
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Cue Card #: 3 Time:
While person is being monitored
- THIS IS A DRILL****************************
At this location show cue card 2-A
- THIS IS A DRILL****************************
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Cue Card #: 3-A To:
Personnel Monitor From:
Personnel Monitor Controller
- THIS IS A DRILL****************************
X 0.1
- THIS IS A DRILL****************************
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Cue Card #: 3-B
- THIS IS A DRILL****************************
EXPECTED RESPONSE Personnel monitor will read survey monitor at > 0.2 mR/hr.
Monitor will recognize the survey meter has exceeded the X 0.1 scale.
Monitor will change meter from X 0.1 scale to X 1 scale.
After personnel monitor has successfully completed, show cue card #2-C
- THIS IS A DRILL****************************
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Cue Card #: 3-C To:
Personnel Monitor From:
Personnel Monitor Controller
- THIS IS A DRILL****************************
X 1
- THIS IS A DRILL****************************
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Cue Card #: 3-D
- THIS IS A DRILL****************************
EXPECTED RESPONSE Personnel monitor reads meter at 0.2 mR/hr near individuals left wrist.
Personnel monitor continues surveying until complete.
Individual surveyed is considered contaminated.
Procedures are followed for contaminated individuals.
- THIS IS A DRILL****************************
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Cue Card #: 4 Time:
After individual decontamination
- THIS IS A DRILL****************************
Cue card 3-A refers to this location
- THIS IS A DRILL****************************
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Cue Card #: 4-A To:
Decontamination Monitor From:
Decontamination Monitor Controller
- THIS IS A DRILL****************************
X 0.1
- THIS IS A DRILL****************************
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Cue Card #: 4-B
- THIS IS A DRILL****************************
EXPECTED RESPONSE Decontamination monitor reads meter at 0.13 mR/hr.
Individual is considered no longer contaminated.
Procedures are followed for allowing decontaminated individuals to continue to registration.
- THIS IS A DRILL****************************
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