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FEMA - Final After Action Report for the July 26, 2016, Brunswick Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise
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Issue date:	04/05/2017
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Final After Action Report Brunswick Nuclear Plant Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise Exercise Date: July 26, 2016 April 5, 2017

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Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program After Action Report 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant Table of Contents Page Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................. 3 Executive Summary ......................................................................................................................... 5 Section 1: Exercise Overview ......................................................................................................... 7 1.1 Exercise Details ............................................................................................................. 7 1.2 Exercise Planning Team Leadership ............................................................................. 7 1.3 Participating Organizations ........................................................................................... 9 Section 2: Exercise Design Summary ........................................................................................... 11 2.1 Exercise Purpose and Design ....................................................................................... 11 2.2 Core Capabilities and Exercise Objectives .................................................................. 11 2.3 Scenario Summary ....................................................................................................... 15 Section 3: Analysis of Capabilities ............................................................................................... 17 3.1 Exercise Evaluation and Results .................................................................................. 17 3.2 Summary Results of Exercise Evaluation .................................................................... 17 Table 3 .2 - Summary of Exercise Evaluation .............................................................. 21 3.3 Jurisdictional Summary Results of Exercise Evaluation ............................................. 22 3.3.1 State of North Carolina .................................................................................... 22 3.3 .1.1 State Emergency Operations Center .............................................. 22 3.3.1.2 EastemBranch Office - RegionalCoordination Center ................ 25 3.3.1.3 Emergency Operations Facility ..................................................... 25 3.3.2 Risk County Jurisdictions ................................................................................ 26 3.3.2. l Brunswick County ......................................................................... 26 3.3.2.1. l Emergency Operations Center ..................................... 26 3.3 .2.1.2 Emergency Worker Decontamination ......................... 29 3.3.2.1.3 Reception Center and Congregate Care ....................... 30 3.3 .2.1.4 Medical Services Drill ................................................. 30 3.3.2.2 New Hanover County .................................................................... 31 3.3.2.2.1 Emergency Operations Center ..................................... 31 3.3.2.2.2 Emergency Worker Decontamination ......................... 34 3.3.2.2.3 Reception Center ......................................................... 35 3.3.2.2.4 Shelter Operations ....................................................... 35 3.3.3 Support Jurisdictions ....................................................................................... 36 3.3.3.1 National Weather Service .............................................................. 36 3.3.4 Joint Operations ............................................................................................... 36 3.3.4.1 Joint Information Center ................................................................ 36 3.3.4.2 WaterwayWarning ........................................................................ 37 Section 4: Conclusion ................................................................................................................... 39 Appendix A: Exercise Timeline .................................................................................................. .41 Appendix B: Evaluators Assignments ......................................................................................... .43 Appendix C: Extent Of Play Agreement ..................................................................................... .45 3

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Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program After Action Report 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant Executive Summary On July 26, 2016, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IV Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program staff evaluated a plume-exposure-pathway exercise for the 10-mile emergency planning zone for the Brunswick Nuclear Plant. The evaluation of out of sequence activities during the weeks of June 16 and July 12, 2016 is included in this report.

The Brunswick Nuclear Plant is located in southeastern Brunswick County, North Carolina near the City of Southport. The emergency planning zone encompasses portions of Brunswick and New Hanover Counties. The plant is operated by Duke Energy.

The purpose of the exercise was to assess the level of state and local preparedness in responding to an incident at the Brunswick Nuclear Plant. It was conducted in accordance with Federal Emergency Management Agency's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of state and local radiological emergency response plans and procedures. The previous federally evaluated exercise was conducted on July 22, 2014. The original qualifying emergency preparedness exercise was conducted November 13, 1981.

Officials and representatives from the State of North Carolina, Brunswick and New Hanover Counties, U.S. Coast Guard, National Weather Service and Duke Energy as well as numerous volunteers and other agencies participated in this*exercise. These organizations demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and successfully implemented them. During the exercise, no level 1 or level 2 findings (previously Deficiencies or Areas Requiring Corrective Action) were noted.

The State of North Carolina, along with Brunswick and New Hanover Counties' emergency responders successfully demonstrated the assigned exercise objectives and corresponding Core Capabilities identified in Section 2.2 of this report.

It was apparent during the exercise that a great deal of training and practice went towards the preparation for, and to incorporate new and updated combined standard operation guidelines.

These combined procedures reflect a standardization among the different jurisdictions performing similar tasks. The adaption of these common processes reflect a best practice within North Carolina's Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program in support of the Brunswick Nuclear plant.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will provide an Improvement Plan to the State of North Carolina that details the Strengths and Areas for Improvement observed during the exercise and explain the above improvement items in more depth. The Improvement Plan is published under a separate cover and classified "For Official Use Only" in compliance with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program standards.

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Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program After Action Report 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant The Federal Emergency Management Agency w~shes to ac~owledge the efforts and hard work of the many individuals who participated in the success of this exercise. The competence and collaboration of the participants was evident throughout all the phases of tbe exercise.

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Section 1: Exercise Overview 1.1 Exercise Details Exercise Name 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant, Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program Evaluated Exercise Type of Exercise Full-Scale Exercise Exercise Date July 26, 2016 Off Scenario and Out of Sequence activities: June 16; July 12-14, 2016 Program Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program Mission

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Locations Various, see Appendix C, extent-of-play agreement for exercise locations.

Sponsors North Carolina Emergency Management and Duke Energy Scenario Type Plume Exposure Pathway Exercise 1.2 Exercise Planning Team Leadership Mr. Kevin Keyes DHS/FEMA RIV North Section Chief 3003 Chamblee-Tucker Road Atlanta, Georgia 30341 770/220-5378 kevin.keyes@fema.dhs.gov 7

Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program After Action Report 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant Mr. Robert Spence DHS/FEMA RIV Federal Lead Evaluator Brunswick Program Manager 3003 Chamblee-Tucker Road Atlanta, Georgia 30341 770/220-3177 robert.spence@fema.dhs.gov Mr. Chris Nemcheck State Exercise Officer NC Department of Public Safety Emergenc¥ M.anage,ment ...

4236 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 919/710-3769 Chris.Nemcheck@ncdps.gov Mr. Kent Crocker Duke Energy Emergency Preparedness Post Office Box 10429 BNP04 Southport, North Carolina 28461 910/457-3165 kent.crocker@duke-energy.com Mr. Scott Garner Deputy Director Brunswick County Emergency Services Post Office Box 249 Bolivia, North Carolina 28422 910/253-2577 scott.garner@brunswickcountync.gov Mr. Steven Still Deputy Director New Hanover County Emergency Management 230 Government Center Drive, Ste.115 Wilmington, NC 28403 910/798-6907 SStill@nhcgov.com 8

Radiological,Emergency Pn~paredness* Program After Action Report 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant 1.3 Participating Organizations State of North Carolina Office of the Governor Department of Public Safety J .-

Division of Emergency Management

State Highway Patrol Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Division of Marine Fisheries, Marine Patrol

Wildlife Resources Commission, Law Enforcement Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Health Service Regulation, Radiation Protection Section Risk Jurisdictions Brunswick County, North Carolina

Board of Commissioners

County Manager's Office o Public Information

Emergency Services o Emergency Management o Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

o Fire Marshal o Volunteer Center

Department of Social Services

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Sheriffs Office o Communications - 911 Center o Public Information

Schools

Transportation

Public Utilities

Operations Services

Southport Police Department Oak Island Police

Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department

Bald Head Island Public Safety

Leland Volunteer Fire Department

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Department of Emergency Management o Response Emergency Management Organization:

o Public Safety Communications Center (911) o Emerg~ncy Public Information Center

Assistant County Manager.

' Public Information Office

Department of Social Services

Sheriff's Office*

City of Wilmington o', Police Department

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U.S. Coast Guard, .S.ector.North Carolin*~" . . \,

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Department of Co~merce,.Nationai Oceanic and Atmospheric Administratio~ - National

Weather Service Wilmington :,: ,

Nuclear Regulatory Commissi9n, Regio.n H * :. *. ' , ~ .I Qepartment of the Defense - Military .Ocean Terminal Sunny, Point :

Non-Governmental Organizations Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services/Amateur Radio Emergency S~r~ice~

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New Hanover .Regional Medical Cep.ter.

Emergency Medi.cal Service The:Salvation Army Dosher Memorial Hospital 10 l

Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program After Action 'Report 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant Section 2: Exercise Design Summary 2.1 Exercise Purpose and Design FEMA administers the REP Program pursuant to the regulations found in Title 44 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) parts 350, 351, and 352. 44 CFR 350 codifies sixteen planning standards that form the basis for radiological emergency response planning for the licensee and for State, tribal, and local governments impacted by the emergency planning zones (EPZs) established for each nuclear power plant.site in the,United States.

44 CFR 350 sets forth the mechanisms for the formal review ,~nd approval of State, tribal, and local government radiological emergency response.pians (RERPs) and procedures by FEMA. One of the REP program cornerstones established by these regulations is the biennial exercise of offsite response capabilities. During these exercises, affected State, tribal, and local governments demonstrate their a~ilities to implement their plgns and procedures to protect the health and safety of the pu,blic in t4e event of a radiological emergency at the nuclear plant.

The results of these exercises together with review of tJ:ie radiological emergency response plans and procedures and verification.of the periodic requirements set forth in NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 with supplements through the annual letter.of certification and staff assistance visits enabled FEMA to provide a statement with the transmission of this final after action report (AAR) to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) that the affected State, tribal and local plans and preparedness are: (1) adequate to protect the health and safety of the public living in the vicinity of the nuclear power f~cility by providing reasonable assurance that appropriate protective measures can be taken offsite in the event of~ radiological emergency; and (2) capable' of being implemented.

Formal submission of the RERPs for the Brunswick Nuclear Plant (BNP) to FEMA by the State of North Carolina (NC) and involved 'l~cal jurisdiCtions occurred on July 15, 1981. Formal approval ofthe RERP was* granted by FEMA oh March 17; 1982 in accordance with 44 CFR 350.

2.2 Core Capabilities and Exercise Objectives Capabilities-based planning allows for exercise'plannihg te~ms to develop exercise objectives and observe exercise outcomes through a frame~ork of specific action items that were derived from the National Prepaiedne'ss Goal's Core Capabilities. The nine core capabilities listed below form the foundation of FEMA Regiori IV REP Program objectives and observations for this exercise. These core capabilities, when successfully demonstrated, meet the exercise objectives.

Operational Coordination: Establish and maintain a unified and coordinated operational structure and process that appropriately integrates all critical stakeholders and supports the execution of core capabilities.

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Public Information and Warning: Deliver coordinated, prompt, reliable, and actionable information tci the whole community through the use of clear, consistent, accessible, and culturally and linguistically appropriate methods to effectively relay information regarding any threat or hazard and, as appropriate, the actions being taken and the assistance being made available.

Environmental Response/Health and Safety: Conduct appropriate measures to ensure the protection of the health and safety of the public and workers, as well as the environment, from all-hazards in support of responder operations and the affected communities.

On-Scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement: Ensure a safe and secure environment through law enforcement and related security and protection operations for people and communities located within affected. areas and also for response personnel engaged in lifesaving and life-sustaining operations. *..

Critical Transportation:' Provide transportation (includinginfrastructure access and 1 accessible transportation services) for response priority objectives, including the evacuation of people and animals, and the delivery of vital .response personnel, equipment, and services into the affected areas.

Mass Care Services: Provide life-sustaining and* human services to the affected population, to include hydration, feeding, sheltering, temporary housing; evacuee support, reunification, and distribution of emergency supplies.

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Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Serviees:

Provide lifesaving medical treatment via Emergency Medical Services and related operations and avoid additional.disease and injury by.providing tar.geted public. health, medical and .

behavioral.health support, and products Jo all affected populations .

.* Situational Assessment: Provide all deeision makers with decision-relevant

' information regarding the nature and extent of the hazard, any cascading effects, and

, the status of the response.

Operational Communications: Ensure the capacity for timely communications in support of security, .situational awareness, and operations by any and all means available, among and between affected communities in the impact area and all response forces.

Using the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) methodology, the exercise objective~ meet the REP.Program requirements.and encompass the REP Program.emergency preparedness evaluation areas .. '.fhe critical tasks to be demonstrated were negotiated with t.he State.of North Carolina and the counties ofBrunswick and New Hanover. FEMA objectives for this exercise were as follows:

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Objective 1: Demonstrate the ability to provide direction and control through the counties and State emergency operations centers, incident command post (ICP),

mobile command center (MCC), and Multi Agency Coordination Centers (MACCs).

Objective 2: Demonstrate the ability to provide protective action decision making for State and County emergency workers and public through exercise play and discussions of plans and procedures.

Objective 3: Demonstrate the ability to implement protective actions for State and Counties' emergency workers and public through exercise play and discussions of plans and procedures. * **

.e>> Objective 4: Demonstrate the ability to activate the Prompt Alert and Notification System utilizing the PNS and EAS Systems through exercise play.

- ~ Objective 5: Demonstrate the effectiveness of plans, policies and procedures in the

Joint Information Systeni (JIS) and the establishment. of the Joint Information Center (JIC) for emergency information communications.'

Objective 6: Demonstrate the ability to conduct independent dose assessment,

management of field teams; and mobile or fixed laboratory analysis in response to a

radiological release. *

Objective 7: Demonstrate the ability to alert, notify and evacuate the marine areas surrounding the Brunswick Nuclear Plant (BNP).

*Objective 8: Demonstrate the ability to provide transport,. monitoring, decontamination and medical services to contaminated injured patient.

Additionally, each capability is.linked to several corresponding cap*ability targets and critical tasks to provide. additional detail. Specific targets and tasks are listed in the Exercise Evaluation Guides (EEGs). The objectives align with the listed capabilities as indicated below:

Objective 1: Core Capability~ Operational Coordination, Operational

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Objective 2: Core Capabilities - Operational Coordination, Situational Assessment.

Objective 3: Core Capability- Environmental Response/Safety and Health, On-Scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Critical Transportation, Mass Care and Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services.

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Objective 4: Core Capabilities - Operational Coordination and Public Information

and Warning.

Objective'5: Core Capabilities - Operational Coordinatiort;*Public Information and Warning.

Objective 6: Core Capability - Situational Assessment, Environmental .

Response/Safety and Health.

'* Objective 7: Core Capability ~Public Information and Warning.

Objective 8: Core Capability - Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services.

Overview of Evaluation Methodology The HSEEP evaluation methodology 1s *an analytical process used to assess the demonstration of capabilities during exercises. According to this methodology; exercise evaluation incorporates three distinct levels of analysis: critical task-level analysis, capability target-level analysis, and core capability-level analysis. . .

Critical tasks: The distinct elements required to*perform a core*capability; they describe how the capability target will be met. Critical tasks are the REP demonstration criteria taken from the REP Program Manual artd NUR'EG-

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0654/FEMA-REP-1 and supplements generally include the activities, resources, and responsibilities requiied to fulfill capability targets; *

Capability target(s): The performance thresholds for e'ach core*capability;.they state the amount of capability that players aim to achieve. Capability targets are taken

from the REP assessment areas of Emergency Operations Management, Protective Action Decision Making, Protective Action Implementation, Field Measurement and

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Analyses, Emergency Notification /Public Information and Support Operations/Facilities

Core capabilities: The distinct critical elements necessary to achieve a speCific

mission area (e.g.'; preparedness). To assess both capacity and gaps, each core

capability includes capability targets. The core capabilities of Operational .

Coordination, Public Information and Warning, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, On-Scene Security, Protection; and Law Enforcement, Critical Transportation, Situational Assessment, Operational Communications, Mass Care and Public Health, Healthcare; and Emergency MediCal Services are used for FEMA RIV REP Program exercises. These c;ore capabilities are further defined within the National Preparedness Goal. ' '

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RadiologicalEmergency Preparedness Program After Action Report 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant 2.3 Scenario Summary.

The following is a summary of the licensee's formal scenario submitted to FEMA on May 25, 2016 and approved on June 17, 2016. The Scenario and supporting documents were adequate for the demonstration of the 'exercise objectives and associated technical criteria identified in the extent of play agreement.

Initial Conditions NOTE: The Drill was conducted with th~ Bruns"".ick Plant ~iJ:llulator in the interactive mode. Times given were estimates only and actual times may vary due to dynamic response of the simulator.

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UNIT Status: UNIT 1 is operating at 100% power, 101 days online. UNIT 2 is operating at 100% power, 281 days online.

For~cast:. Winds, are out of the south ~outht'.ast and steady. No precipitation was anticipated. : .

Wind Direction was .from 23 8 degrees at. the start of the drill. '**

Wind Speed: 3-~ mph * . .'

fl* .. Temper~ture: ..... High: 79/Low:. 74. ..

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The exeri;:ise commences at 0800, and in: a feW; minute~ alarms. are rece.ived in the control room indicating a loss of air pressure in the scram air header. The control room crew attempts to shut down the reactor without ~uccess. A hydraulic anticipated transient without scram occurs. The reactor does not shut down and manual scram actions taken at the reactor control console are not suc~essful in shutting down the i;eactor. ..

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At 08 l 9. an ALERT i~ declared base~ on. ~mergency Action Level SA6 .1. An automatic

or manual scram fails to reduce re~ctor power to. <. 2%. Offsite notifications are made to the State and risk county,911 ceqters ancl to the NRC,_ .Various emergency core cooling systems fail to activate resulting in the core overheating. ,

At 0941 A condenser vacuu~ switch trips res.ulting in a gr~mp ~ isolation. GroupJ isolation results in closure of Main Steam Isolation Valves. The vacuum switches fail due to sensin& line, being isolated ...Minor fu~l. failure begin~. Alarms are rec.eived

.* indicating a Reactor Core Isplation Cooling steam l,ine break. The break is on steam line

'near the tµrbine. The. leak is small eno1:1gh t,hat the building pressure should remain negative. A techniq~an in the reactor building reports steam coming from 20' Reactor

Building door a.nd the spun4 of *a roar coming from the lower levels.

At 1033 attempts to manually close the 2E51-F007 steam supply iµboard and the 2E51-F008 steam supply outboard fail.

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Radiological Emergency .Preparedness Program After Action Report 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant At 1048 a Site Area Erp.ergency is declar~d for EAL FS 1.1. (Loss or potential loss of any two fission product barriers) and notification of Site Area Emergency to Offsite Response Organizations is completed. When notified, sirens i.n 10 mile EPZ are sounded (simulated) and an Emergency Alert System message is issued to inform the public.

During the siren .sounding, two sirens fail to activate m;1d backup means are necessary to notify the public jn those areas. The Dry Well High Range Radiation Monitors (DWHRRMs) show a reading >2000 R/hr and the:m<J.in stack radiation monitor also starts to trend up indicating an offsite, release at 1153'..

At 1208 a.General Em~rgency is declared .based on EAL FGl.1. Lps.s of any,two barriers and loss or potential loss of thfrd b'arrier. (Protective Action Reco~me11dation (PAR):

Evacuate: Zones A, B, J; Shelter: Zones K, L, M).

' At 1223 Notification of Gene~al E~ergency arid PARs to Offsit~'Respo~se;Organ1zations completed.

At 1228 off-site dose projection complete. Field Monitoring Team (FMT) data reported .

to FMT Leader. Projected doses compared to environmental monitoring data. ***

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Radiological*Emergency Preparedness Program After Action Report 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant Section 3: Analysis of Capabilities 3.1 Exercise Evaluation and Results This section contains the results and findings of the evaluation of all jurisdictions and functional entities that participated in the July 26, 2016 plume-exposure-pathway exercise and *o~t of sequence activities. Exercise criteria are listed by number and the demonstration status of those criteria are indicated by the use ofthe following terms:

M: Met (no imresolved-Ievel 1 or level2 findings assessed and no 'unreso'lved

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P: Plan issue

N: Not demonstrated 3.2 Summary Results of Exercise Evaluation HSEEP evaluation methodology is an analytical process used to assess the demonstration of specific capabilities duririg an exercise. A capability provides a means to perform one or more critical tasks under specified conditions and to specific performance standards.

The following core capabilities formed the foundation of the FEMA Region IV REP Program evaluation for this exercise. The core capability summaries below provide an overall combined assessment of State and local jurisdictions based upon their collective demonstrated performance as it relates to the specific core capability. Each jurisdiction's stand-alone capability summaries are listed in section 3.3 of this report.

Operational Coordination: Key leadership personnel from different agencies established and maintained a unified and coordinated operational structure which provided effective direction and control. For this exercise the local jurisdictions remained in charge, with the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) in support. The facilities which were activated contained ample working space, equipment, and communications capabilities to allow responders to perform their respective roles. The overall decision making process appropriately integrated all critical stakeholders and enabled the implementation of these decisions in a timely manner.

Public Information and Warning: The risk jurisdictions aided by the State of North Carolina effectively demonstrated the activation of the primary alert and notification system. This system uses a series of fixed sirens, followed by the issuance of emergency alert system messages and waterway boater notification to alert the public in the event of an emergency at the Brunswick Nuclear Plant. Additionally, specific hazard and instructions were provided to the public and media using supplemental news releases and formal media briefings in the Joint Information Center (JIC). The Public Information Officers operated within a Joint Information System (JIS) structure which was defined 17

Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program After Action Report 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant and supported by each jurisdictions emergency operations center. The combined effort of these agencies led to the successful demonstration of this core capability.

Oper.ational Communications: Multiple communications systems were demonstrated throughout the evaluation. P~imary and. secondary systems along with web based incident management software aided the multiple jurisdictions to maintain a unified operational response. These systems ensured the capacity for timely communications in support of all response forces.

On-Scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement: State and County law enforcement agencies demonstrated the ability to coordinate and implement appropriate traffic and access control operations. The simulated establishment of these traffic control points supported the protective action decisions to ensure a safe and secure environment of the affected population and communities.

Critical Transportation: County school officials accomplished through interview that protective actions can be implemented relative to the endangered schools in the Brunswick Nuclear Plant IO-mile Emergency Planning Zone. The officials verified that the school districts maintain procedures and have ample transportation assets to safely relocate students, staff and faculty.

Environmental Response/Health and Safety: During out of sequence activities, Brunswick and New Hanover county emergency workers demonstrated the ability to perform radiological monitoring and decontamination of evacuees at their designated reception centers. Additionally, both county's conducted emergency worker decontamination operations and implemented radiological exposure control procedures.

Appropriate procedures were used to ensure the protection of the health and safety of the public and local responders.

Situational Assessment: State personnel successfully demonstrated the ability to independently assess radiological and plant conditions. The staff made well-reasoned recommendations to the decision makers concerning the possible radiological impacts off-site. This assessment helped the leadership validate their precautionary and protective action decisions.

Mass Care Services: New Hanover County demonstrated the ability to provide shelter and support services consistent with planning guidelines. During the county's annual shelter drill, they activated Track Middle School, a pet friendly all hazard shelter.

Brunswick County received sheltering credit for activation of the West Brunswick High congregate care facility during a real life flooding event in late 2015. Utilizing the support of multiple county agencies and the regional American Red Cross, both proved they are capable of providing life-sustaining and sheltering services to the affected populations.

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Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program After Action Report 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services: During out of sequence activities, Brunswick County Emergency Medical Services in conjunction with Dosher Memorial Hospital demonstrated that they can transport and treat a contaminated injured individual. Following established protocols, the Hospital staffdemonstrated the

capability to access, monitor, and decontaminate the patient without delay while treating his injuries and preventing cross contamination. ,*

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Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program After Action Report 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant Table 3.2 - Summary of Exercise Evaluation ci::

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[Precautionary and/or Protective Action Decision Makin2 Emergency Worker Exposure Control 2al M M M M Dose Assessment, P ARs, and PADs for the Emergency Event-PAR Development 2bl M M M Dose Assessment, P ARs, and PADs for the Emergency Event-Decision Making 2b2 M M M M PADs for the Protection of Persons with Disabilities and Access/Functional Needs 2cl M M Radiological Assessment and Decision Making for the Ingestion Exposure Pathway 2dl '

Radiological Assessment and Decision Making Concerning Post-Plume Phase 2el

~rotective Action Implementation Implementation of Emergency Worker Exposure Control 3al M M M M Implementation of KI Decision for Institutionalized Individuals and the Public 3bl M M Implementation of Protective Actions for Persons with Disabilities & Access/Functional Needs 3cl M M Implementation of Protective Actions for Schools' 3c2 M M Implementation of Traffic and Access Control 3dl M M M Implementation of Traffic and Access Control-Impediments to Evacuation 3d2 M M M Implementation of Ingestion Exposure Pathway Decisions-Adequate Information 3el Implementation of Ingestion Exposure Pathway Decisions-Measures and Strategies 3e2 Implementation of Post-Plume Phase Relocation, Reentry, and Return Decisions 3fl Field Measurement and Analysis RESERVED 4al Plume Phase Field Measurement and Analyses-Field Team Management 4a2 Plume Phase Field Measurement and Analyses-Field Team Measurements and Sampling 4a3 Post-Plume Phase Field Measurements and Sampling 4bl

Laboratory Operations 4cl Emer2encv Notification and Public Information Activation of the Prompt Alert and Notification System Sal M M M RESERVED 5a2 Activation of the Prompt Alert and Notification System-Backup Alert and Notification 5a3 M M Activities Associated with FEMA-Approved Exception Areas Completed 5a4 Emergency Information and Instructions for the Public and the Media 5bl M M M M Support Operations/Facilities Monitoring, Decontamination, and Registration of Evacuees 6al M M Monitoring and Decontamination of Emergency Workers, Equipment, and Vehicles 6bl M M Temporary Care of Evacuees 6cl I M M Transportation and Treatment of Contaminated Injured Individuals 6dl M 21

Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program After Action Report 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant 3.3 Jurisdictional Summary Results of Ex*ercise Evaluati'on 3.3.l State of North Carolina 3.3.1.1 State Emergency Operations Center.

Operational Coordination Capability Summary:

The North Carolina State Emergency Response-Team personnel successfully demonstrated the ability to establish and maintain a unified operational process to support a response to a radiological incidenfat the Brunswick Nuclear Plant. They succcisfully coordinated actions with Brunswick and New Hanover Counties, the U:S. Coast Guard,

.and the Brunswick Nu-clear Plant.

Initial notification of the emergency at the Brunswick Nuclear Plant was received by the

-State Warning Point over the Duke Emergency Management Network. Key staff were notified and responded to the State Emergency Operations Center as directed. . ,

The State Emergency Response Team leader maintained direction and control of the staff and provided input in the protective action decisions with-Brunswfo;k and New' Hanover Counties. Periodic briefings were held throughout the exercise, enhancing the situation awareness among the staff. The Duke Energy liaison provided sound explanations ensuring a thorough understanding of the emergency situation, containment status, and plant status. . ...

Working through their county liaisons, State Highway Pa_trohroopers successfully demonstrated the ability to coordinate the establishment of traffic access control points in the threatened jurisdictions. These actions supported the protective' action decisions.

For this capability the following Radiological ~mergency Preparedness criteria were MET: l.a.l, l.c.1, l.d.1, l.e.l, 2.a.l, 2.b.2, 3.a.l, 3.d.l, 3.d.2.

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Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program After Action Report 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant Public Information and Warning Capability Summary:

The North Carolina State Emergency Response Team public information staff provided.

accurate and coordinated emergency information to the public in support of the Brunswick Nuclear Plant. The staff provided excellent support to the public information officers in the Joint Information Center. News releases were developed from pre-scripted templates and were vetted by the leadership team prior to beirig posted to a common-access public information "board." Frequent communication with their counterparts ensured accurate and coordinated public messaging.

'Waterway warning procedures were initiated following the declaration of an Alert at the

, plant. A simulated activati'on of the State's emergency alert systerrt"was donein

conjunction with the sounding of the fixed siren system by Brunswick County. All messaging was in accordance with established plans and procedures.

For this capability the following RadiologicalEmergency Preparedness criteria were MET: 5.a.l, 5.b.1. ~ *

.a.. Level 1 Finding: None

b. Level 2 Finding: None *

c. Not Demonstrated: None

d. Prior Level2 Findings-Resolved: None**

e.* . Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved:. None *

, Situational Assessment Capability Sull)mary:.

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation, Radiation Protection Section personnel successfully demonstrated the ability to assess radiological and plant conditions and to provide appropriate recommendations to decision makers in response to a radiological incident at Brunswick Nuclear Plant. All Radiation Protection Section positions were filled expeditiously. A roster was provided for 24-hour coverage of all functions and included some* shift positions filled by designees from the Southern Mutual Radiation Assistance Plan. The State Emergency Operations Center had sufficient equipment, communications, arid ~upplies to support emergency operations.

The dose assessment leader calculated projected doses at various distances downwind from the plant based on release data supplied by the Emergency Response Data System.

Team members obtained information correlating specific radiation monitors and their nomenclature in the Emergency Response Data System to aid in choosing release pathways for the dose projections. There was some delay in obtaining utility dose 23

Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program After Action Report 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant projections for comparison. Although the utility and State chose different release pathways, all results were less than protective action guides and the delay did not impact the protective action recommendations made .by. th~ Radiation Protection Section director. The Radiation Protection Section team demonstrated a questioning attitude and determination for continuous improvement.

For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET: 2.a.1, 2.b.l, 2.b2.

a. Level 1 Finding: None

b. Level 2 Finding: *None c~ Not Demonstrated: None * *'

d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None

e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None.

On-Scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement Capability Summary:

Troopers of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol successfully demonstrated the ability to establish traffic control points and security road blocks in the event of an emergency at the Brunswick Nuclear Plant. During out of sequenceiriterviews, three Troopers provided details that they were well prepared to perform this task. The Troopers explained their notification procedures, use of dosimetEy. arid' the management aspect of the process. Their stated goal is to provide assistance to evacuees and facilitate the evacuation process by maintaining a smooth traffic flow to designated:reception and shelter facilities. They understood the radiological protective measures and described how they would respond to, and report.impediments to traffic.flow. All actibn's were in accordance with their plans and procedures For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET: l.e.l, 3.a.l, 3.d.l, 3.d.2. ,, :

a. Level 1 Finding: None

, b. Level 2 Finding: None .

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d. Prior Level 2 Findings-Resolved:. Norte

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Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program After Action Report 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant 3.3.1.2 Eastern Branch Office - Regional Coordination Center Operational Coordination Capability-Summary:

The North Carolina Eastern Branch Office.manager and the staff successfully demonstrated the capability to establish and maintain an effective emergency operational response. Initial notification of the*emergency was relayed from the*State Warning Point in Raleigh, with near-simultaneous coordination calls from the risk counties of Brunswick and New Hanover. This close working relationship continued to be demonstrated throughout the exercise.

Upon activation, the Eastern Branch Office became the Regional Coordinatiori Center-East, and is responsible for coordinating, deploying, and tracking resource requests from the affected counties. Using the Incident Command System, the incident commander and operations officer maintained contact with the State Emergency Operations Center, county emergency operation centers, and the Duke Energy Emergency Operation Facility. The operations chief sent periodic electronic mail messages to all the ingestion pathway zone county emergency managers for their situational awareness. The staff was knowledgeable of their responsibilities and demonstrated professional competence.

For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET:- l.a.l, l.c.l, Ld.l, l.e.l.

.. a~ Level 1 Finding:, None

b. Level 2 Finding: *None c.. NotDemonstrated: None '

d. Prior Level 2* Findings - Resolved: None .*

e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None

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The North Carolina Emergency Management liaison and the Radiation Protection Section liaison were positioned in the Emergency Operations Facility of Brunswick Nuclear Plant. They immediately established and continually refined a unified and coordinated operational framework and process. Those processes effectively integrated all critical stakeholders and supported the execution of their core capability.

The Emergency Operations Facility was located on the grounds of Brunswick Nuclear Plant. It provided sufficient space, and adequate support equipment to facilitate multiple 25

Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program After Action Report 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant operational periods. The location of the Emergency Operations Facility required occupants to wear personal dosimetry.

Liaisons established redundant communications capabilities with stakeholders immediately. They worked closely with the utility, continuously provided timely and accurate ipformation to the offsite response organizations.

For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET: l.a.l, l.d;l, l.e.l, 2.b.2.

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a. Level 1 Finding: None

b. Level 2 Finding: None

c. Not Demonstrated: None

d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None

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3.3.2.1 Brunswick County 3.3.2.1.1 Emergency Operations Center Operational Coordination Capability Summary:

The Brunswick County Emergency Services staff demonstrated their ability ;to lead and respond to an emergency at the Brunswick Nuclear Plant, protecting, the health and safety of the general* public, and responding emergency workers. Activation of the Emergency Operations Center followed a notification of an emergency.at the BrunswickNuclear Plant to the county warning point. The Emergency Services director continually assessed the situation through each escalation of the emergency. As the lead county, Brunswick

, was* responsible for coordinating the response effort.

The director coordinated all protective action discussions with the state and New Hanover

. . County. The,protective actions were appropriate based on the conditions at .the plant, taking into consideration the weather conditions. Considerations for special populatiqns, persons with disabilities, and access/functional needs were addressed during these de.cisions.

The staff were proficient and implemented required actions throughout .the exercise.

Episodic updates encouraged communication and maintained situational awareness among the staff.

Law enforcement representatives successfully managed traffic and access control for the 26

Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program After Action Report 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant incident in accordance with procedures. They analyzed the availability of personnel and resources to identify realistic response capabilities and pre-identify the need* for mutual aid to accomplish the mission.

Communications systems were operational and no failures were observed. The Emergency Operations Center.had sufficient space and equipmerit to, support the response.

For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET: 1.a.1, 1.c.1, 1.d.1, 1.e.l, 2.a.l, 2.b.2, 2.c.l, 3.a.l, 3.b.l, 3.c.l, 3.c.2.

a. Level 1 Finding: None

b. Level 2 Finding: None

c. Not Demonstrated: None

d. Prior Level 2 Findings-Resolved: None

e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None Public Information and Warning Capability Summary:

The Brunswick County Emergency Services staff successfully demonstrated their ability to deliver coordinated, accurate, and actionable infori:riation to the public in a timely manner.

The primary alert and notification system, consisting of sirens and the emergency alert system was activated twice during the exercise .. Dueto a simulated siren failure, backup route alerting was'required for'one siren located ori Bald Head Island. A representative

. from Bald Head Island Public Safety demonstrated his knowledge, resources, and abilities to alert the residents and visitors oftheisland. A reverse calling system could be utilized to alert and notify residents. -

The public information officer coordinated the content of three press releases with all involved stakeholders. She maintained frequent coordination with her counterparts in the Joint InformationCenter. *All messages were reviewed and approved by the Brunswick

.County Emergency Services deputy director prior to their distribution to media outlets.

Public inquiry staff fielded calls from many concerned citizens including one hearing impaired *caller with functional rieeds. They utilized information gathered from the Safety Information Brochure, press releases, and discussions with emergency operations center staff to provide accurate information and instructions to callers.

For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET: 5.a.l, 5.a.3,.5.b.1.

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a. Level 1 Finding: None

b. Level 2 Finding: None c... Not Demonstrated: None

d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None

e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None On-Scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement Capability Summary:

The ability to establish traffic control points and maintain security roadblocks in .

Brunswick County was evaluated out of sequence through an interview. Law enforcement officers from the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office and Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department participated. During the interview it was observed that there is good coordination between these agencies. The Officers wern very familiar with the procedures and knowledgeable of their duties. They described how they would respond and handle impediments to traffic flow. The equipmentandcormhimicatiorts assigned to the officers was sufficient to perform this mission. The officers also properly demonstrated the use of dosimetry and knowledge;ofaadiological'exposure_controL' procedures.

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For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET: Le.l, 3.a.l, 3.d.1, 3.d.2. , -: *.

a. Level 1 Finding: None ,

b. *Level 2 Finding: None I.-

, c. Not Demonstrated:. None

d.. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None*

e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved:*. None; Critical Transportation Capability Summary:*

The ability of school officials to implement protective actions for ensuring the safety and security of school children was demonstrated during an interview with, the Brunswick County School District transportation director. The County Schools Radiological Emergency Plan and the Utility's Emergency Planning Information brochure lists seven public schools, and where the students would be relocated. During this exercise, the schools were on summer break and the transportation needs were minimal, consisting of 28.

Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program After Action Report 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant two schools with educational and sporting activities at the high school. There are sufficient buses to relocate all students and staff from the schools, during nornial school sess10ns.

When the transportation director was notified that schools in zones A, B, J and M were to be evacuated, he notified the school principals. These actions were in accordance with the published plans and procedures.

For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET: 3.c.2. *.

a. *Level 1 Finding: None ~* .

b. Level *2 Finding: None 1

. c. *'Not Demonstrated: None

d. Prior Level 2 Findings --Resolved: None

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e, Prior Level-2 Findings - Unresolved: None 3.3.2.1.2 * *Emergency Worker-Decontamin~tion Environmental Response/Health and Safety Capability Summary:

Brunswick County Emergency Services and the Leland Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department emergency workers successfully demonstrated the ability to perform radiological monitoring and decontamination of personnel, emergency vehicles, and equipment at the Leland Westport Station. A new facility evaluated for the first time, it was well laid out, minimizing the chance for cross contamination. ' The station emergency workers wore appropriate protective clothing and dosimetry, were familiar with dosimeter reading and recording requirements, and were knowledgeable of adininistrative dose limits. They properly set up and operated a portal monitor and handheld instruments to detect radiological contamination, were knowledgeable of contamination action levels and decontamination procedures, and provided appropriate information and instructions to First Responders arriving at the station.

For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET: 1.b.1, 1.e.1, 3.a.1, 3.b.1, and 6.b.1.

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d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None

e. Prior Level 2Findings - Unresolved: .None*

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Brunswick County successfully demonstrated the ability to assess radiologicaLhazards through radiological monitoring of evacuees and establishing appropriate contamination control. The county workers involved in the monitoring and decontamination operations exhibited outstanding team work, effective communication skills, a strong understanding of exposure control, and demonstrated effective monitoring and decontamination techniques.

Sheltering operations were demonstrated at the West Brunswick High School during an actual flood event. Multiple County agencies supported this operation-which included; Health and Human Services, Department.of Social Services, Health Department, Emergency Medical Services, Sheriff's Office, Amateur Radio. Emergency, Services, the Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross, and Emergency Services. Seventeen evacuees with pets were registered and provided sheltering services* over a.four day period.

The school campus has adequate space, back-up power and sufficient resources to support this mission. * *~ ' * "

For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET: l.a.l, l.b.'1, l.e.1, 3.a.l, 6!a.l, 6.c.l. *i;

a. Level 1 Finding: None* J.

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Level 2 Finding: None

c. Not Demonstrated: None.

d. Prior Level 2 Findings -Resolved:* None*

e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved:' None 1,".

3.3.2.1.4 Medical Services Drill Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services Capability Summary:

Members of Brunswick County Emergency Medical Services and staff of Dosher Memorial Hospital jointly provided lifesaving actions on a simulated contaminated and severely injured patient. While providing life-saving care, great consideration was given to avoid additional harm to the patient and maintain the integrity of the radiological safe 30

Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program After Action Report 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant environment provided by the hospital. Appropriate radiological exposure measures were demonstrated. Radiological survey instrumentation* was properly checked, and used during the drill. Sufficient resources were on hand and utilized to control the spread of radiological contamination. Hospital staff and emergency medical services team effectively responded in accordance with plans and procedures.

For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET: l.e.1, 3.a.l, 6.d.l. *- * :, * "

a. 'Level 1 Finding: None*

b: :Level 2 Finding: None c.. *Not Demonstrated: None .* *.

d. Prior Level 2 Findings-Resolved: None

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.e.. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None: -

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Operational Coordination Capability Summary:

The New Hanoyer. County* Emergency Management personnel .demonstrated the ability to provide multi-agency coordination for incident management. Staff in the Emergency Operations Center were prepositioned per the extent of play agreement. Additional members of the staff arrived after being notified utilizing a rev~i:se calling- system.

Duke Emergency Management Network telephone was the primary means of communications with the State, Brunswick County, and utility. Other communication systems included commercial telephones, radios, and computer based systems. Adequate supplies and resources were available during the response.

The director maintained direction and control.of the.Emergency Operations Center staff.

All protective action decisions were coordinated with Brunswick and the state prior to implementation. Staff briefings were held after receipt of updated information. The staff were tasked to review plans and checklists for appropriate response actions. The emergency management director and staff displayed excelknt coordination with agencies outside of the Emergency Operations Center. The director followed plans and procedures and made tjmely decisions thro.ughout the exercise.

The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office and the North Carolina Highway Patrol representatives discussed management of traffic control points, includiqg handling of

-impediments. All officers were*experienced and familiar with the 14 traffic control point 31

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Coordination of resources to handle individuals with functional needs requiring assistance located in the 10-rnile Emergency Planning Zone were included in county plans. There were no hospitals, nursing homes, or day care centers in the Emergency Planning Zone. The director of safety from New Hanover County District Schools described actions they would take to protect the health and safety of students and staff.

Fo.r this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET: 1.a.1, 1.c.l, 1.d.l, 1.e.l, 2.a.l, 2.b.2, 2.c.l, 3.a.l, 3.b.l; 3.c.l, 3.c.2.~ *":

a. Level 1 Finding: None ., I ;~ ' ' '.:) !

b. *Level 2 Finding: .None* ..* l' c.. Not Demonstrated: None*

d. Prior Level 2 Findings-Resolved: -None

e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None

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The New Hanover County Office of Emergency Management staff demonstrated the capability to provide warnings to the public through the issuance of Emergency Alert System messages and supplemental news releases. The-assistahtcounty manager.and the emergency management director reviewed and concurred with both Emergency Alert System messages. The county public information officer exhibited expert knowledge of plans and procedures.

The county emergency management staff successfully demonstrated the ability to activate and monitor the fixed siren system, and described the provision of backup route alerting for failed sirens.

Upon notification of two siren failures New Hanover County Sheriff's Office and New Hanover County Fire Department successfully demonstrated by interview, backup.route alerting activities. In support of state waterway warning and river clearing, a deputy from the New Hanover County Sheriff's -Office demonstrated know ledge of their responsibilities. All procedures were consistent with established plans.

Public* inquiry was performed by the Emergency Public Information Center staff in a room adjoining the Emergency Operations Center. Eleven calls were received and callers were provided accurate information regarding *the emergency situation at Brunswick Nuclear Plant.

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Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program After Action Report 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET: 5.a.l, 5.a.3, 5.b.l.

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a. Level 1 Finding: None .

b. Level 2 Finding: None

c. Not Demonstrated: None

d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved:

None . '

e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None On-Scene Security, Protection, an~ Law Enforcement Capability Summary:

The New Hanover Sheriffs Office is fully capable of performing traffic and access control activities. Deputies are dispatched to the Myrtle Grove Fire Department to collect traffic control point equipment and procedures .. New Hanover County has twelve traffic control points and two security road blocks. Communication s devices include an 800 megahertz radios as the primary means "of communication, and county issued cell phones as secondary. They are knowledgeable to periodically, and at the end of each mission read their dosimeters and record the readings on the appropriate exposure record. :The Sheriffs Deputies were well versed on the establishment of traffic and access control and

. diverting or removing impediments to the flow of traffic, For this capability the following Radiological Emergepcy Preparedness criteria were

..MET: '1.e.1, 3.a.l; 3.d.l, 3.d.2.

a.! LeveJ,1 Finding: None

b. Level 2 Finding: None

c. Not Demonstrated: None i. ...

d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None

e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None Critical Transportation Capability Summary:

The New Hanover County District Schools safety director successfully demonstrated by interview the capability 0f the County School District to implement protective actions for '-.

endangered schools. Only one public and one private scho0l are located in the 10-mile emergency planning zone. He explained the-process and procedures to alert and notify staff and parents in case of an emergency. He explained transportation capabilities to support the evacuation and relocation of the students and staff. Transportation resources 33

Radiological Emergency Preparedness: Program After Action Report . ' 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant are sufficient to transport affected students and staff, including students with functional needs. Multiple communications systems are available to communicate and implement protective actions. Additionally, he explained the use of dosimetry and the protocols for distribution. . ., *, ,

For this capability the following Radiological* Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET: J . c.2.

a. Level 1 Finding:, None

b. Level 2 Finding: None '

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d. Prior. Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None

e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None 3.3.2.2.2 Emergency Worker Decontamination Environmental Response/Health and Safety Capability Summary:

New Hanover County successfully demonstrated emergency worker decontamination operations at the Myrtle Grove Fire station. The County*radiological safety:officer oversaw the setup and operation of the facility which is located outside the 10-mile emergency planning zone. Using this fixed facility affords the county the opportunity to quickly establish worker decontamination operations. The facility offers ample space for the processing of emergency workers, and their equipment and vehicles. The* staff effectively demonstrated the donning of personal protective equipment, preparation of radiological survey meters, and use of dosimetry. The workers interviewed were '

knowledgeable of the administrative reporting and the radiological exposure limits. All

.actions performed were in accordance with appropriate plans and procedures.

For this c<;ipabil!ty the 'foll~wing R;:tdiological Emerge~cy f>~ep~ednes.s criteria we're

..MET: 1.e.l, 3.a.l, 3.b.l, 6.b.l. ** * ' * * ** * ** '

.a. Level 1 Fi~ding:.**None.

b. L_evel 2 Finding: None

c. Not Demonstrated: None

d. Prior Level 2 Findings*- Resolved: None

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Environmental Response/Health and Safety Capability Summary:

The New Hanover County successfully.demonstratedthe ability to establish and maintain a Reception Center at the Ashley High School in support of the Brunswick Nuclear Plant.

County personnel demonstrated the ability to properly conduct evacuee registration, monitoring and decontamination operations. Emergency workers: donned the appropriate personal protective equipment and correctly implemented radiological exposure control processes. This is the first use ofthis facility for the purpose 6f couil.ty,receptiori activities.

The facility offered ample space, and is conducive for this purpose. All actions were in accordance with county standard operating procedures. *

For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET: l.e.1, 3.a.1, 3.b.l, 6.a.l

a. Level 1 Finding: None

b. Level 2 Finding: None

c. Not Demonstrated: None

d. *Prior Level 2 Findings*- Resolved: None

e. *Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None:

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New Hanover County effectively demonstrated the Mass Care core capability utilizing the Trask Middle Scho9l all hazards shelter. This pet friendly facility was evaluated out of sequ~rice dudng'thecounty's annual shelter drill. N.ew Hanover Eme~gency Management supported by personnel from the county Department of Social Services, Department of Health, and the Sheriff's Office animal services unit provided the required services needed to aid evacuating citizens during a simulated emergency. This drill validated the county's efforts to switch from the radiological emergency preparedness reception and congregate care center at the University of North' Carolina's Trask Coliseum to align with the County's all hazards shelter plan, The county staff were knowledgeable of the shelter operations and had the resources to handle evacuees and their pets.

For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET: l.b.l, l.e.l, 6.c.l. * ,* . *

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a. Level 1 Finding: None

b. Level 2 Finding: None

c. Not Demonstrated: -None

d. Prior. Level 2 Findings-Resolved:.,None

' e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None

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Public Information 'and *Warning Capability Summary: ;

The National Weather Service successfully demonstrated the core capability Public

Information and Warning by simulating the activati_on of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather radios. The State of North Carolina relies* on the National Weather Service to relay emergency alert system messages to the public via the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather radios~, Durirtg .this exercise the State Emergency Operations Center requested weather radio activation twice, only the first was observed. The National Weather Service Wilmington:-staffperformed these actions without delay or technical issues.

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For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET: 5.a.l. * *' ,.

a. Level 1 Finding: None ; ..

b. Level 2 Finding: None

c. Not Demonstrated: None."

d.. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None

e. Prior Level 2 Findings ~Unresolved: None 3.3.4 Joint Operations 3.3.4.1 Joint Information Center Public Information and Warning Capability Summary:

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Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program After Action Report 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant The participants of the Joint Information Center successfully demonstrated the ability to provide emergency information and instructions to the public and media. These participants included representatives from Brunswick and New Hanover Counties, the State of North Carolina, and Duke Energy. The public information* officers validated the ability to perform this core capability. A joint information system was established to coordinate and disseminate the flow of information. There were 18 news releases developed during the exercise with each being released in a timely manner and were consistent with the protective action decisions. Media briefings*were pertinent and performed with minor challenges. The challenges observed did not impact the outcome of the demonstration and were resolved in- a coordinated fashion. Public inquiry was performed in the Emergency Operations Centers and shared with the Joint Information Center. *' *

Throughout the exercise, various methods of communication were demonstrated and all operated without fail. Equipment, displays, maps, and other supplies were sufficient to support operations. The Joint Information ~enter was located outside the 10-mile emergency planning zone, therefore dosimetry and potassium iodide were not required.

For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET: 5.b.l .

. a. Level 1 Finding: .None**

.b~ Level."2 Finding: None

c. Not Demonstrated: None

d. Prior Level 2 Findings-Resolved: None

e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None 3.3.4.2 Waterway Warning Public Information and Warning Capability Summary: * .

The State of North Carolina successfully demonstrated alert and notification of the waterways located within the ten-mile emergency planning zone of the Brunswick Nuclear Plant. This action was performed by representatives from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, Division of Enforcement; North Carolina Marine Patrol, Enforcement Section, Brunswick County Sheriff's Office and Emergency Services, New Hanover County Sheriff's Office, and supported by the United States Coast Guard. This full demonstration was evaluated out of sequence and induded actual boats in the water from each participating agency. A unified command was established at the Brunswick County's Emergency Operations Center to coordinate the effort. All personnel were versed in use of dosimetry and mission requirements. The level of 37

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. For this capability the following Radiological Emergency, Preparedness criteria were MET:. 1.d.l, 1.e,1, ~.a.1, 5.a.1.

a. Level 1 Finding: None

b. Level 2 Finding: 'None

c. Not Demonstrated: None** * . ~I.

d. Prior Level 2 Firidirigs - Resolved: None

e. Prior L.evel 2 Findings - Unresolved: None.

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Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program After Action Report 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant Section 4: Conclusion Officials and representatives from the State of North Carolina; the risk counties of Brunswick and New Hanover, and Duke Energy as well as many other agencies and numerous volunteers participated in the exercise. The cooperation and teamwork of the participants was apparent throughout the evaluated activities.

Both risk counties, Brunswick and New Hanover, along with the SJate of.North Carolina activated their emergency operations centers in accordance with plans and procedures, providing direction and control, and coordination of the response. Protec;t~ng the;pJ.1~.lic health and safety was evident in the protective action decisions of the leadership. State and local emergency response organizations demonstrated knowle_dge of their .~rrwrgency response plans and procedures and successfully implemented them.

FEMA would also like to acknowledge the.efforts of the rriany individuals, agencies and volunteers who planned, prepared for and participated in this exercise. The role of the Brunswick Nuclear Plant Task Force in scheduling and conducting the necessary improvements identified in previous exercises was instrumental in the success of the State's Corrective Action Program and ultimately the exercise.

FEMA has also determined that appropriate measures could be taken offsite to protect the health and safety of the public in the event of a radiological emergency. These determinations are based upon the results of this exercise, review of North Carolina's 2015 Annual Letter of Certification, staff assistance visits and offsite preparedness activities site-specific to the Brunswick Nuclear Plant. Therefore, FEMA has determined that reasonable assurance continues to exist for plans and preparedness specific to the Brunswick Nuclear Plant.

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Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program After Action Report 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant Appendix A: Exercise Timeline

.. Time That Notification Was Received Or Action Was Taken Emergency .Classification Level Time

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.. Eastern-.Branch Radiation in Protection .J"IC->- :EO!i> Brunswick> NewUanover:

\ 'Declared** . Dose Assessment -* CotintvEOC 'CountvEOC Unusual Event ..

Alert 0809 0830 0838 0835 0817 0840 0843 Site Area Emergency 1049 1100 1104 1101 1055 1049 1058 1058 General Emergency 1153 1209 1209 1210 1208 1153 1211 1211 Simulated Rad. Release Started 1153 1209 1209 1200 1208 1153 1211 1211 Simulated Rad. Release Terminated Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Facility Declared Operational 830 0839 0830 0911 0851 0843 0846 Exercise Terminated 1335 1334 1335 1331 1333 1337 1346 Declaration of State of Emergency State 1218 1218 1238 1218 .

Brunswick 1045 1218 1045 New *- 1115 1218 1115 Hanover Precautionary Actions: 1040 1040 1040 Waterway Warning Special Populations Schools (Summer activities) .

1st Protective Action Decision: 1117 1117 1117 1117 1117 .,,,,

Stay Tuned 1si Siren Activation 1120 1120 1120 1120 1120 1120 1st EAS Message 1125 1125 ** 1125 1125 1125 1125 1si NWS Message 1127 1127 1127 1127 1127 2nd Protective Action Decision: 1229 1229 1229 1300 1229 1229 1229 Evacuate Zones: A, B, J, K, L, M Go inside Stay inside: N 2nd Siren Activation 1240 1235 1235 1235 1235 2nd EAS Message 1240 1240 1240 1240 1240 2nd NWS Message 1242 1242 1242 1242 1242 Kl Ingestion Decision: Emergency 1232 1210 (FTs) 1232 1232 1232 Workers 1232 (EW) 41

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Radiological Emergency.Preparedness *Program After Action Report 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant Appendix B: Evaluators Assignments

'Joint Operations . .. . ** _.* .** .***, * ,_, ' . '.'

Emergency Operations Walt Cushman (FEMA) Operational Coordination Facility Joint Information Center JT Ackermann (FEMA) Public Information & Warning NWS Wilmington Ron Shaw (FEMA) Public Information & Warning Emergency Communication Robert Spence (FEMA) Operational Communications Network

'SU.te of North C~rolina .. .** "'

.:Oirec~or:., Mr.*J\'.iike Spraybeqy * .. .. 'L SEOC Robert Nash (FEMA) Operational Coordination John Simpson (FEMA) Public Information & Warning Quintin Ivy (FEMA)

NCEM Eastern Mike Dolder (FEMA) Operational Coordination Branch Office Dose Assessment Jill Leatherman (ICF) Situational Assessment FMT Management Keith Earnshaw (ICF) Environmental Response/Health and (For Training Only) Safety FMT Red and FMT Blue John Fill (FEMA) Environmental Response/Health and (For Training Only) Tim Harris ID (FEMA) Safety Mobile Laboratory John Wills (ICF) Environmental Response/Health and (For Training Only) Safety TACP's Robert Nash (FEMA) On-Scene Security, Protection, and OOS - July 13th 9am Robert Spence (FEMA) Law Enforcement Waterway Warning Robert Spence (FEMA) Public Information & Warning OOS -July 13th lpm JT Ackermann (FEMA)

Mike Dolder (FEMA)

Joe Harworth (FEMA)

Walt Cushman (FEMA)

Robert Nash (FEMA)

Lorenzo Lewis (FEMA)

Gerald McLemore (FEMA)

Risk~ounty_: hJJrunswick <:;ou~tf;(Lead) ; * . ' *;1*,""

Director: :Mr* Brian.Watts: .. _ ,, * * '

EOC Gerald McLemore (FEMA) Operational Coordination Matt Bradley (FEMA) Public Information & Warning Danny Loomis (ICF)

Protective Actions for Danny Loomis (ICF) Critical Transportation Schools (Interview)

Backup Route Alerting Matt Bradley (FEMA) Public Information & Warning (Interview) Baldhead Public Safety 43

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Reception Center Robert Nash (FEMA) Environmental Response/Health and West Brunswick High Mike Dolder . . (FEMA). ~afety OOS - July 12th TBD' Walt Cu~h~an (FEMA) ~, .

Robert Spence * (FEMA)

EWD Mike Dolder (FEMA) Environmental Response/Health and Leland Fire Department Walt Cushman (FEMA) Safety ops ~July 13th. 6pm Robert Nash * (FEMA)

Robert Spence (FEMA)

TACP's Gerald 1VlcLemore (FEMA) . .on-Scene Security, Protect\on, and OOS - July i~th 9a1Il . Mike Dolder. (~MA) Law Enforcement

.. (FEMA)

MSD WaJt Cushman . (FEMA) Public Healtl).,, Hef!lthcare, and Dosher Memorial Lorenzo Lewis (~MA). Emergency Medical S~ryices Brunswick EMS Robert Nash (FEMA).,

OOS -July 14th 5pm ,

Risk County - New Hanov~r ~ounty Director: Mr. w*atten Lee ,. * .. ;

EOC Lorenzo Lewis (FEMA) Operational Coordination

, . Odis Spencer. : * (FEMA) . . Public. ]pfonp.ation <$.l Warning.

Roy Smith (ICF) . ,.

Elisabeth Adkins (FEMA)

Protective Actions for .. Odis Spencer (FEMA) ~ritical Tr<l;n~portatiQn Schools (Interview) '.l' Backup Route Alerting Roy Smith (ICF) Public Information & Warning (Interview) ':,. ! .. '

TACP's Lorenzo Lewis (FEMA)

OOS - July 13th 9am JT Ackerrr:iann .. (FEMA). On-:Scene Security~ Protection, and Walt.Cushman * (FEMA). Law Enforcement *

Reception Center Lorenzo Lewis * (FEMA) Environmental Response/Health and Ashley Murray Middle Gerald McLemore (FEMA), Safety.

School , J'I' Ackermann (FEMA)

OOS -July 12th TBD.

EWD Gerald McLemore (FEMA) Environmental Response/Health and Myrtle Grove FD Lorenzo Lewis (FEMA) Safety * *; .

OOS - July 13th 6pm JT Ackermann (FEMA)

Shelter Robert Spence .. (FEMA)

Task Middle School JTAckerrriann (FEMA) , Mass Care Services OOS -June 16th, 9am Joe Harworth (FEMA) 44

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App_endix .c: Extent Of Play Agreement Brunswiclc Nii.clear Power S(ation Emergency Preparedness Exercise "

JUJ, y 26, 2016 I ' , ' ~

All activities will be demonstrated fully in accordance* with respective plans and procedures as they*

would be in a.n actual emergency .. The Federal Emergency Manag~ment Agency (FEMA)

Regional Office must receive thes'e plans, guides and procedures at least 60 days before the* '

exercise. This Extent of Play Agreement(EOP A) is written by exception. If it'is not listed an. as exception it will be demonstrated as described in the plans, standard operating guides (SOGs) and/or procedure~ (SOPs).* Any issue or discrepancy arising* during exercise play may be, re~*.

demonstrated if allowed by the Regional Assistance *c\)mrnittee (RAC) Chair or as listed herein:

This allowance may be granted if it is not disruptive to exerdse play and is mutually agreed to by the Offsite Response Organization (ORO) Exercise Controller and FEMA Evaluator. Some _ .

activities are requested to be performed as a training-only opportunity, and are* identified in the -

participant description.

Core Capability: Operational 'Coordination'.'- State* and Counfy emergency operations centers (EOCs), and emergency operations facility (EOF). ' -

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Definition: Establish and maintain a unified arid coordiriated operational structure and process that appropriately integrates*.

all critical stakeholders and supports .the execution of .core capabilities.

Capability Target: Emergency Operations Management Performance Measure: Procedures to alert and notify personnel will be demonstrated and personnel will respond only upon'notification. -Identified comrnurii~ations will b.e operational.

Key personn.el with leadership roles will provide direction and* control. A particular facility's .

equipment and supplies must be sufficient and consistent with that facility's assigned role in the.*

ORO's emergency operations plans. Specific equipment and supplies that must be demonstrated * -

under this criterion include KI inventories, dosimetry, and monitoring equipment.

Participants:

NC SERT, Brunswick and New Hanover Counties Critical Task: OROs use effective procetlutes,to alert, notify, and-mobilize emergency personnel and activate facilities in*a timely manner (NUREG-0654/ FEMA REP-1, Al.a, e; A.3, 4; C.l, 4, 6; D.4; E.1, 2; F.1, 2 H.3, 4; Criterion ~.a.l).

Exercise participants are allowed to pre-position for this exercise.

Players will discuss alert and notification procedures with the evaluators.

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*Brunswick County will be the lead-coordinating county in North Carolina until/or if the State is requested to assume direction arid control. Following the simulated sounding of

sirens and issuance of the first PAD recommendations to the public at Site Area

Emergency. **

c The State of North as well as the counties of Brunswick, New Hanover and the Eastern Branch Office will coordinate decisions and keep each other advised on actions 'taken

throughout the exercise.

Critical Task: At leasttwo communications systems a:re available, at least one operates *

properly, and icommunication links are established and maintained with appropriate* locations.

Communications. capabilities are managed.in support ofemergericy operations :(NU'REG-0654/

FEMA REP-1, F.1, 2; Criterion l.d.1). ;

Agreed

Quantities of KI for emergency workers and the public will be verified during Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs).

. Quantities of dosimetry, survey' equipment; and their calibrati()nltesting will be verified

. **during SAVs.' * * * . . .

Staff Assistance Visits: Brunswick County:

Emergency Management Office 3325 Old Ocean Highway, Bldg. C Bolivia, NC 28422 Date: April 12, 2016 Time: 0900 New Hanover County: Emergency Ma:riagerri~nt Office 220 Government Drive

Wilmington, NC 28405 **

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Capability Target: Precautionary and/or Protective Action Decision Making Perfo.rmance .Measure: ORO'. s demonstrate the capability to; assess and.* control .the radiation exposur~ received by emergency workers; Radiological Assessment, Protective Action Recommendations, and Precautionary and/or Protective Action Decisions for the Plume Phase of the Emergency; and Precautionary and/or Protective Action Decision Consideration for the Protection of Persons with Disabilities and Access/Functional Needs.

Participants:

. NC SERT, Brunswick and New Hanover Counti.es.

Critical Task: OROs use a decision-making process, considering relevant factors and appropriate coordination, to ensure that. ':lfi exposure control system, including the use of KI,js in place for .em~rgency workers, ,including provisions to authorize. radiation e:x.posure in excess. ()f administrative limits.9r prqtyctiveaction guides.; {NUREG:- 0654/FEMA ~P-1, C.6; f; K.3.a; K.4; Criterion 2.al).

Agreed Critical Tas.k: .A decision-making process involving consideration of appropriate factors an\:f necessary coordination is used t() make precautionary ~nd/or protective action decisions forthe general public (including the recopunendation for the. use of KI, if ORO. policy). (NUREG-, .

0654/FEMA-REP- 1, A.3; C.4, 6; D.4; J.9; J.10.e, f; m; Criterion 2.b.2)

Agreed CriticalT0;sk~* Precautionary and(or protective action d.<:fcisiqns are made 1 as appropriate, . for, groups of persons with disabilities and access/functfonal needs. (NUREG-0654/ FEMA-REP-1, D.4; J.9; J.10.d, e; Criterion 2.c.l).

Agreed Capability Target: Protective Action Implementation ... ! .

Performance Measure: Demonstrate the capability to implement emergency worker exposure control; KI dec;ision for institution.alized individuals q,nd the general public; protective actions for persons with disabilities and access/fu~ctional needs; schools; traffic and access control and '

impediments to evacuation. * '

Participants:

NC SERT, Brunswick and New Hanover Counties.

Demonstration of KI will be through "Discussion Only" at State and County EOC's.

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Decision to take KI is made by the State Health Director in consultation with the State Pharmacist and County Health Directors ..*

Demonstration of KI distribution for the General Public will be accomplished during SAV's by local Public Health officials* through discussion with and presentation of distribution documentation to the Federal Evaluator.

Critical Task: The OR Os issue appropriate dosimetry, KI, and procedures, and manage ,

radiological exposure to emergency workers in .accordance with the plans/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. OROs maintain appropriate,record.-'

keeping of the administration of KI to emergency workers. (NUREG- 0654/FEMA-REP:-1, K.3.a, b; K.4; Criterion 3.a. l).

Agreed Critical Task: KI and appropriate instructions are available if a decision to recommend l,lse of KI is made. Appropriate record-keeping of the administration of KI for.* institutionalized individuals (not general:public) is maintained (NUREG-0654/FEM.A REP-1, J.10.~; f; Criterion 3.b.1)

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KI distribution and record keeping for institutionalized individuals will be discussed at the county EOCs * ".

Critical Task: Precautionary and/or protective action decisions are implemented for persons with disabilities and access/ functional needs other than schools within areas subject to protective actions. (NUREG-0654/FEMA~REP-J, J.10.c:, d, e, g; Criterion :3~c.l). .** .

In accordance with current Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIP AA),

each county will provide a current list (either .printed or on electronic database) of Special Needs Populations for review.by the Federal Evaluator. during. the exercise. Lists are for.

review only, and the Evaluator will riot keep a copy:

Critical Task: OROs/School officials'implementprecautionary and/or protective actions for schools. (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1,J.1,0.c; d, e, g; Criterion 3.c.2). *

School evacuation procedures and interviews will be demonstrated via discussion with key school staff members at the County EOCs on/off scenario Critical Task: Appropriate traffic and access control is established. Accurate instructions are provided to traffic and access control personnel (NUREG-0654/FEMA REP-1, A.3; C.l, 4; J.10.g, j; Criterion 3.d. l) 48

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Traffic and access control management will be discussed with the Federal Evaluator at the State/County EOC's. Interview of individual law enforcement personnel will take place OOS and evaluated under "On-Scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement core capability.

Critical Task: Impediments to evacuation are identified and resolved (NUREG- 0654/FEMA REP-1, J.10.k; Criterion 3.d.2).

Actions* to identify and remove impediments to* evacuation will be by discussion with the' responsible law enforcement agencies during OOS.

Identified impediments will be reported through each county BOC to the JIC as scenario dictates.

Core Capability: Public Information and Warning_- State/County EOCs, and JIC Definition: Deliver coordinated, prompt, reliable, and actionable information to the whole community through the use of clear, consistent, accessible, and culturally and linguistically

appropriate methods to effectively relay information regarding any threat or hazard and, as appropriate, the actions being,taken and the assistance being made available.

Capability Target: Emergency Notification and Public Information Performance Measure: Sirens and the EAS System will be activated if needed in a timely '

manner to alert the general public along with waterway warning. Back up route alerting will take place in case.offailure of the primary alert and notification system.*

Participants:

NC SERT, Brunswick and New Hanover Counties; NC Wildlife Resource Commission, Marine Patrol, USCG i .'

Critical Task: Activities associated with primary alerting and notification of the public are

completed in a timely manner following the initial decision by authorized offsite emergency officials to notify the public of an emergency situation. , The initial instructional message to the public must include as a minimum the elements required by current FEMA REP guidance (Timely: The responsible ORO.personnel/representatives demonstrate actions to disseminate the appropriate information/instructions with a sense of urgency and without undue delay) (NUREG-

0654 /FEJy.IA REP-1, E.5, 6, 7; Criterion 5.a.l).

Brunswick County will be the "Lead Agency" for BAS message selection and siren activation. As Lead Agency, Brunswick County will coordinate and conduct the countdown for activating sirens if needed ..

EAS/NWS activation procedures will evaluated at the SEOC. Both will be demonstrated up to the point of activation.

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NWS verification will take place in sequence at NWS Wilmington.

Waterway warning will be.fully demonstrated during OOS.

Critical Task: Backup alert and notification of the public-is *completed Within a reasonable time following the detection by the ORO of a failure* of the primary alert and notification system (NUREG-0654/ FEMA REP-1, E.6; Appendix 3.B.2.c; Criterion 5.a.3) .

If the sirens are sounded* and a siren has failed, back-up alerting will-be discussed with the Federal Evaluator.

Critical Task: OROs provide accurate subsequent emergency information and' instructions to the public and the news media in a timely-manner. The responsible ORO personnel/representatives demonstrate actions to disseminate the appropriate information/instructions with a sense of urgency and without undue delay (NUREG- 0654/

FEMA REP-1, E.5, 7; G.3.a; G.4.a, c; Criterion 5.b.1). . ' . *.

Staff working in the foint Information Center (JIC) will pre-position at the JIE:'. and Will b~gin work at the appropriate time.* Players will* discuss alert and 'notificatiOn procedures with the

Federal Evaluators. * *

State rumor control functions will be demonstrated in the SEOC.

County rumor control will be per their plans and procedures.

NWS-Wilmington will NOT ACTIVATE'EAS.or NOAAweather radio syst~ms. *.System

'activation will be evaluated through.discussion' wlth the evaluator. . ,.

Core Capability: Operational Communications*_ State!Coitnty EOts, EOF Definition: Ensure the capacity for timely communications in support of security, situational awareness, and operations by any and all means available, among and between affected communities ill the impast area *q.nd all idponse forces. ** *

Capability Target: Communications Equipn'ient Performance Measure: OROs must demonstrate that a primary system and at least one backup system are fully functional at all times. * *

Participants:

NC SERT, Brunswick and New Hanover

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Counties Critical Task: At least two communications systems are available, at least one operates properly, and communication links are established and maintained with appropriate locations.

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FEMA REP-1, F.1, 2; Criterion 1.d.1).

Core Capability: Situational Assessment_..,.. Dose, Field Team Management Definition: Provide all decision makers with decision-relevant.information regarding the nature .

and extent of the hazard, any cascading effttcts, and the status of the resp~nse.

Capability Target: Radiological Assessment, Protective Action Recommendations, and Precautic:maryand/or Protective Actic;:m Decisions for the.Plume Phase of the Emergency Performance Measure: OROs must have the capability to independently project integrated dosefromprojected or actual dose rates and compare these estimates to the PAGs. OROs must have the capability to choose, among a range of protectiw: actions, those most appropriate in a given emergency.

Participants:

Radiation Protection Critical Task:. OROs us~ a ciecision-making pi;ocess, considering relevant factors and .

appropriate_ cqordination, to. ensme that an exposure control system, including the use of KI, is in place for emergency workers, including provisions to authorize radiation exposure in excess of administrative limits or protective action guides. (NUREG- 0654/FEMA REP-1, C.6; f; K.3.a; K.4; Criterion 2.al).

Agreed Critical Task: Appropriate protective action recommen.dations (PARs) are based on available information on plant conditions, field monitoring data,, and lic~nsee and ORO .dose projections, as well as knowledge of onsite and offsite environmentaf conditions. (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1, I.10 and Supplement 3; Criterion 2.b.1).

Agreed.

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Critical Task: A decision-making process involving consideration of appropriate factors and necessary coordination is used to make P ADs for the general. pubiic (including the recommendation for the use of KI, if ORO policy) (NUREG-0654/ FEMA REP-1, A.3; C.4, 6; D.4; J.9; J.10.f, m; Criterion 2.b.2).

Core Capability: Mass Care Services '_ Shelters Definition: Provide life-sustaining and huJ)l.an St:irvices to the affected population, to incluqe hydration, feeding, sheltering, temporary housing, evacuee support, reunification, and distribution of emergency supplies.

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Performance Measure: OROs establish congregate care centers based upon sheltering plan.

Particjpants: *Brunswic~ and New Hanover Counties Critical Task: KI and appropriate instructions* are made available in case a decision to recommend use of KI is made. Appropriate record keeping of the administration of KI for institutionalized individuals and the general public is maintained (NUREG-0654 J.10.e, f; Criterion 3bl).

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Verified during SAV's Critical Task: Managers of congregate care facilities demonstrate that the centers have resources to provide services and accommodations consistent with planning guidelines.

Managers demonstrate the procedures to assure that evacuees have been monitored for contamination and have been decontaminated as appropriate before entering congregate care facilities (NUREG-0654; J.10.h; J.12; Criterion 6cl)., . ~ "' ,,.. , .

New Hanover will be evaluated during their annual Shelter Drill. Emma B. Trask Middle

'School, 2900 N. College Road, Wilmington, NC .

Brunswick County will receive credit for West Brunswick High shelter during the 2015 flooding event. *[ * *. * "* *,. f.

Core Capability: *Environmental Response/Health and Safety.:_,Field Teams, EWD,*RCCC Definition: Ensure the availability-of guidance and resources to*address all hazards including hazardous materials, acts of terrorism, an,d natural disasters in *support of the responder

operations and the affected comrriunities. *** *;

Capability Target: Precautionary and/or Protective Action Decision Making Performance Measure: OROs authorized to send emergency workers into the plume exposure pathway EPZ must demonstrate a capability to assess and control the radiation exposure received by emergency workers and have a decision chain in place, as specified in .the ORO's plans/procedures, to authorize emergency wOrker exposure limits to be exceededfor specific missions. As appropriate, OROs must demonstrate the capability to make decisions on the distribution and administration of KI as a protective measure for emergency workers.

Participants:

NC SERT, Radiation Protection, Brunswick and New Hanover Counties Critical Task: OROs use a decision-making process, considering relevant factors and appropriate coordination, to ensure that an exposure. control system, including the use of KI; is in place for EWs, including provisions tb authorize radiation exposure in excess of administrative

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Agreed '1,* - .

Critical Task: Appropriate P ARs are based on available information on plant condition, field * *.

monitoring data, and licensee and ORO dose projections, as well as knowledge of onsite and offsite environmental conditions (NUREG-0654/ -FEMA REP~l, I. lO;*Supp. 3; Criterion 2.b.lf*

Agreed Critical Task: A decision-making process involving consideration of appropriate factors and necessary coordination is used to make P ADs for the general public (including the recommendation for the use of KI, if ORO policy) (NUREG-0654/ FEMA REP-1, A.3; C.4, 6; D.4; J.9; J.10.f, m; Criterion 2.b.2). ;.

Agreed Capability Target: Protective Action Implementation Performance Measure: OROs must demonstrate the' capability to provide emergency workers (including supplemental resources) with the appropriate dire'ct-reading and permanent record dosimetry, dosimeter chargers, KI, and instructions on the use of these items.

Participants:

NC SERT, Radiation Protection, Brunswick and New Hanover Counties Critical Task:-oROs issue appropriate dosimetry, KI, and procedures, and manage radiological exposure to EWs in accordance with the*plans/procedures. EWs periodically and at the end of *'

each mission read their dosimeters and record the readings on the appropriate exposure record ori chart. OROs maintain appropriate record-keeping of the administration* of KI to EW s (NUREG-

0654/FEMA REP-1, J.10.e, K.3.a, b, K.4; Criterion 3.a.l) .

Agreed Critical Task:.* KI and *appropriate instructions are* available ifa decision to recommend use of KI is made. Appropriate.record,..keeping of the administration of KI for. institutionalized*

individuals and the general public is maintained (NUREG-0654/FEMA REP-1, J.10.e, f; Criterion 3.b.l).

Agreed Capability Target: Field Measurement and Analyses Critical Task: Field teams (two or more) are managed to obtain sufficient information to help characterize the release and to control radiation exposure (NUREG C.1; H.12; 17, 8, 11; J.10.a;:

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Two North Carolina, Department of Health and Human SeFvices, Division of Health Service

.Regulation, Radiation' Protection Section (RPS) Field Monitoring Teams (FMTs) will be pre-positioned at the North Carolina National Guard facility at Wilmington International Airport.

Both FMTs will be evaluated For Training Only.

Critical Task: Ambient radiation measurements are made and recorded at appropriate locations, and radioiodine and particmlate samples are collected . .Teams will,move to an appropriate* low- .

background location to determine whether any significant (as specified in the plan-and/or' procedures) amount of radioactivity has been collected on the sampling inedia (NUREG C.1; 18, 9; H.12; J.10.a; Criterion 4a3).

Two RPS FMTs will be pre-positioned at the North Carolina National Guard facility at Wilmington International Airport. Both FMTs will be evaluated For Training Only.

Critical Task: The laboratory is capable-of performing required radiological *analyses to support..

P ADs (NUREG-0654 C.1; 3; J .11; Criterion 4c 1). ** '*

The Mobile lab will pre-positioned at the North Carolina National Guard facility at*

Wilmington International Airport. Lab will be evaluated For Training Only.

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Capability Target: Support Operations and Facilities Performance Measure: Radiological monitoring; decontamination, and ;registration facilities for evacuees and emergency workers must be set up and demonstrated as they would be in an

actual emergency. For Reception Center and Congregate Care (RCCC), OROs conducting this demonstration must have one-third of the resources (e.g., monitoring ,

teams/instrumentation/portal monitors) available at the facility (ies) as necessary* to monitor 20 percent of the population within a 12-hour period; this would include adequate space for evacuees' vehicles. A minimum of six (6) evacuees must be monitored per station using equipment and procedures specified in the plans/procedures. The monitoring sequences for.the first six simulated evacuees per monitoring team will be timed by the evaluators to determine*

whether the 12-hour requirement can be met. For EWD, monitoring of emergency workers does not have to meet the 12-hour requirement, however, appropriate monitoril;ig,procedures must be demonstrated for a minimum of two emergency workers and their equipment and at least one*

vehicle. Monitoring activities shall not be simulated; decontamination of evacuees, emergency workers and vehicles may be simulated and conducted by interview. Provisions for s,eparate showering and same-sex decontamination must be demonstrated or explained. The staff must demonstrate provisions for lim:iting the spread of contamination; these provisions may be partially simulated to conserve reso?lrces. In addition, for any evacuee and emergency w_orker found to be contaminated, procedures must be discussed concerning handling of potential contamination of vehicles and personal belongings.

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Participants:

Brunswick and New Hanover Counties Critical Task: Equipment, maps, displays, monitoring instruments, dosimetry, KI, and other supplies are sufficient to support emergency operations (NUREG-0654.H.7, *10; I.7,

8, 9; J.10.a, b, e; J.11, 12; K.3.a; K.5.b; Criterion lel).

Agreed Critical Task: *OROs issue appropriate dosimetry, KI, and procedures, and manage radiological*

exposure to EWs in accordance with the plans/procedures.* EWs periodically and at the end of each missionread their dosimeters and.record thereadings*on the appropriate exposure record or chart. OROs maintain appropriate record-keeping of the administration of KI to EW s (NUREG-0654 J.10.e, K.3.a, b, K.4; Criterion 3al).

Agreed** . * **

Critic,al Task.~ .KI and appropriate instructions are made available in case a decision to recommend use of KI is made. Appropriate record keeping of the administration of KI for institutionalized individuals and the general public is maintained (NUREG-0654 J.10.e, f; Criterion 3bl). . ..

FEMA verified KI procedures during county SAVs Critical Task: The reception center facility has appropriate space, adequate resources, and trained pers_onnel to provide monitoring, decontamination, and registration of evacuees * .

(NUREG-0654 A.3;.C.4; J.10.h; J.12; Criterion 6al).*

Brunswick County RCCC .

West Brunswick High School 5 55 Wythille Rd

Date: 12 July 16 Time: 1000 , .. *.

New Hanover County RCCC 2900 College*Rd North

Date: 12July16 Time: 1800 Critical Task: The facility/ORO has adequate procedures a:nd resources to accomplish*

monitoring and decontamination of emergency workers and their equipment and vehicles (NUREG-0654 K.5.a, b; Criterion 6bl). * * *

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Time: 1800

*Ne~ HarioverCounty EWD

5632 CAROLINA BEACH RD

Date: 13 July 16 Time: 1800 Core Capabilit~: On-Scene Security, Protec~~on, and Law Enforcement: - TCPs

Definition: Ensure a safe and secure environment through law enforcement and related security and protection operations for people and communities located within affected areas and also for all traditional and at:YIJical response personnel engaged in lifesaving ~d life-sustaining operations. * ; * * *. ' * *

Capability Target: . Protective Action lmplemetltation Performance Measure: Demonstrate the capability to select, establish and staff traffic control and access points; identify and resolve impedimdzts to evacuation; dis'tribitte dosimetry' and KI/

and implement and manage EW exposure control.

Participants:

Brunswick Sheriff, New Hanover Sheriff, Southp¢rtPD~;*Kure Beach PD, Catalina Beach PD, NC Highway Patrol.' * * * *

Brunswick County

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1623 Village RD NE Leland NC 28451 Date: 13 July 16 Time: 0900

New Hanover'County 1623 Village RD NE Leland NC 28451 Date: 13 July 16 Time:

0900 Critical Task: Equipment (to include communications), maps, displays, monitoring instruments, dosimetry, KI, and other supplies are sufficient to support emergency operations (NUREG-0654 H.7, 10; I.7, 8, 9; J.10.a, b, e;J.11, 12; K.3.a; K.5:b; Criterion lel).

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exposure to EW s in accordance with the plans/procedures. EWs periodically and a.t the en,µ of each mission read their dosimeters and record the readings on the appropriate exposure record or chart. OROs maintain appropriate record-keeping of the administf;ation of KJ to EWs (NUREG-:.

0654 J.10.e, K.3.a, b, K.4; Criterion 3al).

Agreed Critical Task:. Appropria~e traffic and access control is established. Accurate iqstructions .are provided to tr~ffic and access co~trol personnel (NUREG-0654 A.3; C.l, 4; J.10.g, j; Criterion 3dl).

Traffic control points (TCPs) interviews wiiltake place OOS. .Representative LE agencies ,

will discuss proper procedures, equipment ~nd turn back values. * *

Critical Task: Impediments to evacuation are icientified. and resolved (NUREG-0654

J.10.k;.

Criterion 3d2). . ' *' * . .

.. Traffic. c_onfrol pojnts (TCPs) interviews wiJI take place OOS.-

Core Capability: Critical Transportation - Protective Action for Schools Definition:

. .Provide' transportation*... (inc;luding infrastructure access and ai;:cessible transportation services) for response priority objectives, including the evacuation of people and animals, and the delivery of vital response personnel, equipment, and services into the affected areas.

Capability Target: Protective Action Implementation Performance Measure: Demonstrate the ability to implement PADs for schools.

Participants:

Brunswick and New Hanover Counties Critical Task: OROs/School officials implement protective actions for schools (NUREG- 0654/

FEMA REP-1, J.10.c, d, e, g; Criterion 3.c.2). **

School evacuation procedures and interview will be demonstrated via discussion with key school staff members at the County EOCs on scenario .

.Core Capability: Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services: - Medical Services Drill Definition: Provide lifesaving medic~ treatment via Emergency Medical Services and related operations and avoid additional disease and injury by providing targeted public health, medical 57

Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program After Action Report 2016 Brunswick Nuclear Plant and behavioral health support, and products to all affected populations.

Capability Target: Support Operations and Facilities Performance Measure: Demonstrate the capability to transport contaminated injured individuals to medical facilities and provide medical services.

Participants:

Brunswick County EMS, Dosher Memorial Hospital Critical Task: Equipment, maps, displays, monitoring instruments, dosimetry, KI, and other supplies are sufficient to support emergency operations (NUREG-0654/ FEMA REP-1, H. 7, 1O; 1.7, 8, 9; J.10.a, b, e; J.11, 12; K.3.a; K.5.b; Criterion 1.e.1).

Agreed Critical Task: OROs issue appropriate dosimetry, KI, and procedures, and manage radiological exposure to EWs in accordance with the plans/procedures. EWs periodically and at the end of each mission read their dosimeters and record the readings on the appropriate exposure record or chart. OR Os maintain appropriate record-keeping of the administration of KI to EW s (NUREG-0654 J.10.e, K.3.a, b, K.4; Criterion 3.a.1).

Agreed Critical Task: The facility/ORO has the appropriate space, adequate resources, and trained personnel to provide transport, monitoring, decontamination, and medical services to contaminated injured individuals (NUREG-0654 /FEMA REP-1, F.2; H.10; K.5.a, b; L.l, 4; Criterion 6.d.l).

Agreed MS-1 Dosher memorial Hospital- Southport Date: 14 July 2016 Time: 1700 58

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