ML12300A396
| ML12300A396 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Fort Calhoun  |
| Issue date: | 10/18/2012 |
| From: | Freeman B US Dept of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency |
| To: | Collins E Region 4 Administrator |
| References | |
| Download: ML12300A396 (20) | |
Text
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Region VII 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 300 Kansas City, MO 64114-3372 FEMA OCT 1 8 2012 Mr. Elmo E. Collins Regional Administrator U.S. NRC Region IV 1600 East Lamar Boulevard, Suite 400 Arlington, Texas 76011-4511
Dear Mr. Collins:
Enclosed is the final report for the September 17-19, 2012, medical drills, site-specific to the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station. The participants in this exercise were the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency and Washington County in Nebraska; and the Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management and Pottawattamie County in Iowa. The report was prepared by Federal Emergency Management Agency Region VII staff. This final report will also be provided to the states of Nebraska and Iowa.
There were no Deficiencies, Areas Requiring Corrective Action nor planning issues identified as a result of these drills.
Based on the results of these drills, the offsite radiological response plans and preparedness for the State of Nebraska, State of Iowa, and affected local jurisdictions can be implemented and are adequate to provide reasonable assurance that appropriate measures can be taken offsite to protect the health and safety of the public in the event of a radiological emergency at the site. Therefore, the Title 44 CFR, Part 350 approval of the offsite radiological emergency response plans and preparedness for the states of Nebraska and Iowa in support of the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station, granted on July 22, 1981, will remain in effect.
www.fema.gov
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the report, please contact Mr. Ronald L.
McCabe, Regional Assistance Committee Chair, at 816-283-7007 or by email ron.mccabe@fema.dhs.gov.
Sincerely, Beth Freeman Regional Administrator Enclosure cc: NRC HQ, Document Control Desk NRC NSIR (electronic)
Bill Maier, NRC IV w/o enclosure (electronic)
Vanessa Quinn, HQ REP w/o enclosure (electronic)
Lisa Hamilton, HQ REP w/o enclosure (electronic)
I I
Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station After Action Report/
Improvement Plan Drill Date - September 17, 2012 Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program
)FEMA Published October 12, 2012
Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)
After Action Report/Improvement Plan Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station This page is intentionally blank.
Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)
After Action Reportllmprovement Plan Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station After Action Report/Improvement Plan 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 8
2.3 Scenario Summary 9
Section 3: Analysis of Capabilities 10 3.1 Drill Evaluation and Results 10 3.2 Summary Results of Drill Evaluation 10 3.3 Criteria Evaluation Summaries 12 3.3.1 Risk Jurisdictions 12 3.3.1.1 Missouri Valley Fire and Rescue 12 3.3.2 Nebraska Jurisdictions 12 3.3.2.1 University of Nebraska Medical Center 12 3.3.3 Risk Jurisdictions 13 3.3.3.1 Blair Rescue Squad - Nebraska 13 Section 4: Conclusion 14 Appendix A: Drill Evaluators and Team Leaders 15 1
Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)
After Action Report/Improvement Plan Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station This page is intentionally blank.
2
Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)
After Action Report/Improvement Plan Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
On September 17-19, 2012 the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region VII, conducted out-of-sequence medical drills in the plume emergency planning zone (EPZ) around the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station which is operated by the Omaha Public Power District. The purpose of these drills was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. These 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 previous medical drills at these sites were conducted on September 14, 2010 for Blair Fire and Rescue; and on September 15, 2010, for the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Missouri Valley Fire and Rescue. The qualifying emergency preparedness exercise for this Power Plant was conducted on July 22, 1981.
FEMA wishes to acknowledge the efforts of all who participated in and supported these drills. In the State of Nebraska, the Risk County of Washington and the University of Nebraska Medical Center participated. In the State of Iowa, the Risk County of Harrison participated. The efforts of the utility, the State of Iowa and the State of Nebraska are also noted for their work on training and drill preparation.
Protecting the public health and safety is the full-time job of some of the exercise participants and an additional assigned responsibility for others. Still others have willingly sought this responsibility by volunteering to provide vital emergency services to their communities. A special thank you is once again extended to those invaluable volunteers. Cooperation and teamwork of all the participants were evident during these drills.
The State and local organizations demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them. No Areas Requiring Corrective Action (ARCAs) or Deficiencies were identified as a result of these drills. There were no previous ARCAs nor any Deficiencies to be corrected during these drills.
3
Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)
After Action Report/Improvement Plan Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station SECTION 1: EXERCISE OVERVIEW 1.1 Exercise Details Exercise Name Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station Type of Exercise Drill Exercise Date September 17, 2012 Program Department of Homeland Security/FEMA Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program Scenario Type Radiological Emergency 1.2 Exercise Planning Team Leadership Laurel Ryan Site Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency/ US Dept of Homeland Security Technological Hazards Program Specialist 9221 Ward Parkway Suite 300 Kansas City, Missouri, 64114 816-283-7913 laurel.ryan@dhs.gov Aaron Alward State Representative Nebraska Emergency Management Agency Radiological Preparedness Specialist 4
Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)
After Action Report/Improvement Plan Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station 2433 NW 24th Lincoln, Nebraska, 68524 402-471-7408 aaron.alward@nebraska.gov Kathy Stodola State Representative Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department Radiological Preparedness Specialist 7105 NW 70th Ave.
Camp Dodge, Bldg. W-4 Johnston, Iowa, 50131 515-323-4320 kathy.stodola@iowa.gov Mark Reller Utility Representative Omaha Public Power District Senior Emergency Planning Specialist Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station, FC-2-1 P. 0. Box 550 Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, 68023 402-533-7314 mreller@oppd.com 1.3 Participating Organizations Agencies and organizations of the following jurisdictions participated in the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station drill:
Risk Jurisdictions Blair Fire and Rescue Missouri Valley Fire and Rescue Support Jurisdictions 5
Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)
After Action Report/Improvement Plan University of Nebraska Medical Center Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station 6
Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)
After Action Report/Improvement Plan Fort Calhoun NuclearStation SECTION 2: EXERCISE DESIGN
SUMMARY
2.1 Exercise Purpose and Design The purpose of the exercises and drills conducted in association with the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station (FCNS) is to test and evaluate emergency plans associated implementing procedures, facilities, and equipment of the emergency responders and supporting entities in the communities in the immediate vicinity of FCNS, specifically within the 10- mile emergency planning zone (EPZ).
Further, these exercises and drills test the FCNS emergency response community's ability to assess and respond to emergency conditions and coordinate efforts with other agencies for protection of the health and safety of the public.
The conduct and evaluation of these exercises and drills provide additional training for emergency response organization personnel as a means to enhance FCNS emergency response capability.
The purpose of this particular drill was to activate and evaluate portions of the Washington and Harrison Counties' Emergency Plans and associated implementing procedures, in accordance with 44 CFR 350.
The scenario for this drill was developed by personnel at the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station, then was reviewed and approved for use by FEMA Region VII. The scenario was utilized by the exercise controllers and evaluators as the control mechanism for the conduct of the drill.
The scenario for this drill was designed to depict a sequence of events during a radiological accident at the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station, located near Fort Calhoun, in Washington County, Nebraska, that result in the need for the assessment and care of injured and potentially contaminated victims.
The scenario design provided the basis to observe and evaluate the capabilities and effectiveness of the Emergency Response Plans for Blair Fire and Rescue, Missouri Valley Fire and Rescue, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
7
Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)
After Action Report/Improvement Plan Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station 2.2 Exercise Objectives, Capabilities and Activities The Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station (FCNS) Emergency Preparedness Exercise & Drill Program objectives are based on the Federal requirements delineated in 44 CFR 350, as well as on the priorities and procedures detailed in the Radiological Emergency Preparedness plans for the State of Nebraska; the State of Iowa; Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington Counties in Nebraska; and Harrison and Pottawattamie Counties in Iowa. Additional guidance provided in the REP Program Manual, NUREG-0654, NUREG-0696, and NUREG-0737, was utilized in developing these objectives.
The FCNS emergency plan describes FCNS' capability to respond effectively to a radiological emergency at the site, and provides a detailed description of FCNS' interaction with Federal, State, and local government agencies and private organizations. The emergency plan provides for continuous emergency preparedness including the conduct of an annual exercise and preparatory drills.
The objective of this drill was to test the implementation of the plans and procedures of the participating agencies, and the capability of these agencies to conduct operations in accordance with these plans. This objective is further defined by the criteria evaluated for each participant.
These criteria are listed in Table 3.1.
The capabilities tested in this drill were related to medical care rendered during a radiological emergency, during which actual or possible radiological contamination would require the use of additional measures than in non-radiological medical care. Each ambulance service and the hospital were evaluated based upon the plans and procedures which they have established for use in a radiological emergency.
These drills were performed out-of-sequence, which is not concurrent to a full scale exercise not in synchronized time with other sites. To compensate for the artificiality of an out-of-sequence drill, the activities for each evaluation included an allowance for simulation. This allowed for the evaluators to focus on the activities specified in the drill criteria, which are usually those least familiar to the exercise players. For example, each ambulance service was permitted to simulate the location of the accident site and demonstrated all treatment at their ambulance stations, up to loading the patient into the ambulance but short of actual transport to another site.
These teams drive their vehicles to real emergency accident sites on a daily basis; their 8
Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)
After Action Report/Improvement Plan Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station capabilities in this area were not in the focus of the evaluation.
All other aspects of treatment were performed, unless the controller and evaluator agreed to allow simulation. An example of this was the agreement to allow for the simulation of the removal of the victim's clothing, even though this is the action that would have taken place in a real world scenario. The evaluator confirmed this through interview, thus sparing the volunteer victim of an unnecessary and potentially embarrassing discomfort. None of the simulations compromised the ability to demonstrate and evaluate the objective of the drill.
2.3 Scenario Summary The Blair Fire and Rescue squad and UNMC teams were given the following scenario:
Fort Calhoun Station is in a General Emergency with an ongoing release. An evacuation of Sub-Areas 1, 2 and 3 in Nebraska and Sub Area 10 in Iowa was ordered at 0800. The evacuation is underway and traffic and access control points are in the process of being manned. Wind is blowing in a westerly direction (258 degrees at 3 miles per hour).
Omaha Public Power District Field teams that have been transversing along County Road P-35 and P-33 awaiting the plumes arrival come upon a bicyclist in the area of Emergency Receptor N04-02 (the intersection of County Roads P-33 and P35). The cyclist has been off road biking in the area and has crashed. Causing injuries and abrasions to the left side of his face, left palm and left knee. The Field team Contacts the Emergency Operations Facility (EOF) Field Team Specialist via radio. The EOF notifies the Washington County Emergency Operations Center.
The Missouri Valley Fire and Rescue squad was given a scenario as the above, only with the location of the victim changed to Emergency Receptor E06-12, the intersection of Grover avenue and 335th Street and with wind blowing in a easterly direction (90 degrees at 3 miles per hour).
9
Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)
After Action Report/Improvement Plan Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station 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 which participated in the September 17-19, 2012, drill events to test the offsite emergency response capabilities of State and local governments in the 10-mile EPZ surrounding the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station.
Each jurisdiction and functional entity was evaluated on the basis of its demonstration of criteria contained in exercise evaluation areas delineated in Emergency Preparedness: Exercise Evaluation Methodology as printed in the REP Program Manual, August 2012.
3.2 Summary Results of Drill Evaluation Exercise criteria are listed by number and the demonstration status of those criteria is indicated by the use of the following letters:
M - Met (No Deficiency or ARCAs assessed and no unresolved ARCAs from prior exercises)
D - Deficiency assessed A - Area Requiring Corrective Action (ARCA) assessed or unresolved ARCA(s) from prior exercises)
N - Not Demonstrated (Reason explained in subsection B)
Criteria with no corresponding letter were not evaluated in this drill.
10
Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)
After Action Report/Improvement Plan Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station Table 3.1 - Summary of Drill Evaluation DATE: 2012-09-17 SITE: Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station, NE U
M: Met, A: ARCA, D: Deficiency, P: Plan Issue, N: Not Demonstrated Emergency Operations Management.
Mobilization 1a1 Facilities lbl Direction & Control Ic1 Communications Equipment I dl Equipment and Supplies lel M
M M
Protective-Action Decision Making EW Exp. Control Decisions 2al PARs 2b 1 PADs 2b2 PADs for Disabled/Functional Needs
- 2c I Ingestion PADs 2dI RRR Decisions 2el Protectie ýctioii Implemýntation EW Exp. Control Implementation 3al M
M M
KI Public/Institutionalized 3b 1 PAD Imp. Disabled/Functional Needs 3dl PAD Imp. Schools 3c2 TACP Establishment 3d1 Impediments to Evacuation 3d2 Implementation of Ingestion PADs 3el Ingestion Strategies and Information 3e2 Imp. of RRR Decisions 3fl Field Meassrement and Analysis RESERVED 4a I Field Team Management 4a2 Field Team Operations 4a3 Field Team Sampling 4b 1 Laboratory Operations 4c 1 Emergency Notification and Public Info Initial Alert & Notification 5al RESERVED 5a2 Backup Alert & Notification 5a3 Exception Area Alerting 5a4 Subsequent Public Information 5b I Support Operations/Facilities Reception Center Operations 6al EW Monitoring & Decon 6bl Congregate Care 6c 1 Contaminated Inwured Transport & Care 6dl M
M M
11
Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)
After Action Report/Improvement Plan Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station 3.3 Criteria Evaluation Summaries 3.3.1 Risk Jurisdictions 3.3.1.1 Missouri Valley Fire and Rescue Missouri Valley Fire and Rescue is located in the City of Missouri Valley, Iowa approximately 23 miles north of Council Bluffs, Iowa and 11 miles east of the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station (FCNS). It serves the Iowa portion of the FCNS Emergency Planning Zone, east of the Missouri River.
The Missouri Valley Fire and Rescue team demonstrated very strong knowledge and capabilities in contamination control, along with a focus on ensuring that new members are trained in the specific radiological tasks for which they are responsible.
In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:
- a.
MET: 1.e.1, 3.a.1, 6.d.1.
- b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None
- c.
DEFICIENCY: None
- d. PLAN ISSUES: None
- e. NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f. PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
- g. PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 3.3.2 Nebraska Jurisdictions 3.3.2.1 University of Nebraska Medical Center The University of Nebraska Medical Center is a premier medical facility located in Omaha, Nebraska, approximately 25 miles south of the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station (FCNS). It is the primary treatment facility for potentially contaminated patients for the FCNS Emergency Planning Zone on both the Nebraska and Iowa sides of the Missouri River.
In addition to their outstanding facilities, the medical and support staff demonstrated high competence in patient monitoring, decontamination and contamination control.
12
Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)
After Action Report/Improvement Plan Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:
- a. MET: 1.e.1, 3.a.1, 6.d.1.
- b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None
- c. DEFICIENCY: None
- d. PLAN ISSUES: None
- e. NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f.
PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
- g. PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 3.3.3 Risk Jurisdictions 3.3.3.1 Blair Rescue Squad - Nebraska The Blair Rescue Squad is part of the Blair Fire and Rescue Department, located in the City of Blair Nebraska, approximately 25 miles north of the Omaha, NE metropolitain area and approximately 5 miles from the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station (FCNS). It serves the Nebraska portion of the FCNS Emergency Planning Zone, west of the Missouri River.
The Blair Rescue Squad demonstrated clear knowledge and capabilities in contamination control, and a dedication to training new members in their tasks.
In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:
- a.
MET: 1.e.1,3.a.1,6.d.l.
- b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None
- c.
DEFICIENCY: None
- d. PLAN ISSUES: None
- e. NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f. PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
- g.
PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 13
Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)
After Action Report/Improvement Plan Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station SECTION 4: CONCLUSION Based on the results these drills, the offsite radiological emergency response plans and preparedness for the State of Nebraska and the State of Iowa 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 Nebraska and the State of Iowa, site-specific to the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station, will remain in effect.
14
Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)
After Action Report/Improvement Plan Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station APPENDIX A: DRILL EVALUATORS AND TEAM LEADERS The evaluation team consited of two technical evaluators and the site specialist who served as the Team leader.
DATE: 2012-09-17, SITE: Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station, NE LOCATION EVALUATOR
- AGENCY, University of Nebraska Medical Center Jeff Clark FEMA RVII Rex Jennings FEMA RVII Missouri Valley Fire and Rescue Rex Jennings FEMA RVII
- Team Leader 15
Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)
After Action Report/Improvement Plan Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station This page is intentionally blank.
16