ML18108A127

FEMA - Hatch Nuclear Plant Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise Date: October 17, 2017

ML18108A127
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Site:	Hatch
Issue date:	04/05/2018
From:	US Dept of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency
To:	Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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• 2017 Hat(?h Nuclear Plaht Table of Contents I Page Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................. 3 I Executive Summary ......................................................................................................................... 5 Section 1: Exercise Overview ......................................................................................................... 7 1.1

• Exercise Details ........ *.................................... :................................................................ 7 I 1.2 1.3 Exercise Planning Team Leadership ............................................................................. 8 Participating Organizations ........................................................................................... 8 11 Section 2: Exercise Design Summary ........................................................................................... 11 2.1 Exercise Purpose and Design ....................................................................................... 11 2.2 Exercise Core Capabilities and Objectives .................................................................. 11 I 2.3 Exercise Scenario ......................................................................................................... 13 Section 3: Analysis of Capabilities ............................................................................................... 15 3.1 Exercise Evaluation and Results .................................................................................. 15 3.2 Summary Results of Exercise Evaluation .................................................................... 15 I 3.3 Jurisdictional Summary Results of Exercise Evaluation ............................................. 17 3.3.1 State of Georgia ............................................................................................... 17

• I 3 .3 .1.1 3 .3 .1.2 State Operations Center ................................................................. 17 Dose Assessment ........................................................................... 20 3.3.2 Joint Operations ............................................................................................... 21 I 3.3.2.l 3.3.2.2 Emergency* Operations Facility ..................................................... 21 Joint Information Center ................................................................ 22 3.3.3 Risk Jurisdictions ............................................................................................. 23 11 3.3.3.1 Appling County, Georgia ............................................................... 23 3.3.3.1.1 Emergency Operations Center ..................................... 23 3.3.3.1.2 Protective Action for Schools ...................................... 25 I 3.3.3.1.3 Medical Services Drill ................................................. 26 3.3.3.1.4 Emergency Worker & Vehicle Monitoring & Decon .. 28 3.3.3.1.5 Reception Center and Congregate Care ....................... 28 I 3.3.3.2 Jeff Davis County, Georgia ........................................................... 29 3.3.3.2.1 Emergency Operations Center .............................. :; ..... 29 3.3.3.3 Tattnall County, Georgia ............................................................... 31 I 3.3.3.4 3.3.3.3.1 Emergency Operations Center ..................................... 31 Toombs County, Georgia ............................................................... 34 3.3.3.4.1 Emergency Operations Center ..................................... 34 I 3.3.3.4.2 Protective Actions for Schools ..................................... 36 Section 4: Conclusion ................................................................................................................... 39 Appendix A: Exercise Timeline ................................................................................................... 41 I Appendix B: Exercise Key Leaders and Evaluators .................................................................... .43 Appendix C: Extent of Play Agreement ...................................................................................... .45 I

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• 2017 Hatch Nuclear Plant Executive Summary I On October 17, 2017, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IV, Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program staff evaluated I a plume-exposure-pathway exercise for the 10-mile emergency planning zone for the Edwin I.

Hatch Nuclear Plant. The Hatch Nuclear Plant is located in Appling County, approximately eleven miles north of Baxley, Georgia, and is operated by Southern Nuclear Operating Company.

I The Hatch Nuclear Plant emergency planning zone is divided into sixteen emergency response planning zones. The 10-mile emergency planning zone encompasses portions of Appling, Jeff Davis, Tattnall, and Toombs Counties, with an emergency planning zone population of I approximately 8,700 residents.

I The Federal Emergency Management Agency's overall objective of the exercise was to assess the level of state and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency at the Hatch Nuclear Plant. The exercise was conducted in 'accordance with Federal Emergency Management I Agency policies and guidance concerning the exercise of state and local radiological emergency response plans and procedures. The previous federally evaluated exercise at this site was conducted on December 9, 2015. The qualifying emergency preparedness exercise was I conducted in October 1980.

Officials and representatives from participating agencies and organizations demonstrated I knowledge of their emergency response plans arid procedures and successfully implemented them during the exercise. The evaluations of out-of-sequence activities conducted February 16, 2017, August 2, 2017, and September 28, 2017, are also included in this report. The activities I included: protective actions for schools; reception and congregate care centers; emergency worker and vehicle monitoring and decontamination; and a medical services drill. All jurisdictions met their exercise objectives and successfully demonstrated the corresponding core I capabilities identified in Section 2.2 of this report. Federal Emergency Management Agency staff did not identify any level 1 or level 2 findings during this exercise.

I The Federal Emergency Management Agency staff wishes to acknowledge the efforts of the many individuals who participated in the exercise and made it a success. The professionalism and teamwork of the participants were evident throughout all phases of the exercise.

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I Radiological.Emergency :erepare,dne,ss.J>rogram I After Action Report 2017 Hatch Nuclear Plant Section 1: Exercise Overview I 1.1 Exercise Details I *Exercise Name 2017 Hatch Nuclear Plant Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise I Type of Exercise Full-Scale Exercise I Exercise Date October 17, 2017 I Exercise Off Scenario/Out of Sequence Dates February 15-16, 2017 I August 2, 201 7 September 28, 2017 I Locations See the extent-of-play agreement in Appendix C for exercise locations.

I Sponsors Georgia Emergency Management Agency & Homeland Security (GEMA/HS)

I 935 East Confederal Avenue, SE Atlanta, GA 30316 I Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant 11028 Hatch Parkway Baxley, GA 31513 I Program United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management I Agency, Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program Mission I Response Scenario Type I Partial-Participation Pl~me-Phase Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise I

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After Action Report * . 2017 H~tdh Nuclear Plant 1.2 Exercise Planning Team Leadership Lawrence Robertson I

Central Section Chief, FEMA Region IV 3003 Chamblee Tucker Road Atlanta, Georgia 30341

,, I Elisabeth "Libby" Adkins Site Specialist, FEMA Region IV

. 1 * ,' I 3003 Chamblee Tucker Road Atlanta, Georgia 30341 I Stephen Clark REP Program Director, GEMA/HS 93 5 E. Confederate Ave, SE I

Atlanta, GA 30316 Jeff Morrison I

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Mr. Barty Simonton Environmental Compliance Specialist Georgia Department of Natural Resources/Environmeµtal Protedion Division 4244 International Parkway, Suite 120 Atlanta, Georgia 30354 I

1.3 Participating Organizations I Agencies and organizations of the following jurisdic'tio~s #articipated in the 2017 Hatch Nuclear Plant exercise: * ' ';, * .*' ,- I State of Georgia Jurisdictions:

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Department of Public Safety/Georgia State Patrol Georgia Emergency Management Agency'& Homeland Security I Georgia Department of Corrections ,' ,, i * ' '*

Georgia Department ofNanµ'al Resources/Environmental Prntection Division Georgia Department of Public Hea1tl{ *, " I Georgia Forestry Commission

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f'rogram I After Action Report 2017 Hatch Nuch~ar Plant Risk Jurisdictions:

I Appling County, Georgia I Appling County Emergency Management Agency Appling County Emergency Medical Services Appling County Department of Family arid Child Services I Appling County Public Health Appling County School District Appling County Sheriffs Department I City of Baxley Fire Department City of Baxley Police Department

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I City of Glei:wville.Fire Depfiliment City of Glennville Police Department City of Manassas I City of Reidsville Fire Department City of Reidsville Police Department Tattnall County Board of Education I Tattnall County Commissic;mer Tattnall County Coroner *. . .

Tattnall County Department of,FaJ,Tiily and Child Services I Tattnall County Emergency Manage~ent Agency .

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I Radiological Emergency Preparedness Pr'ogram I After Action Report 2017 Hatch Nuclear Plant Section 2: Exercise Design Summary*

I 2.1 Exercise Purpose and Design

• I The Federal Emergency ManagemenfAgency administers the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program pursuant to the regulations found in Tide 44 Code _of Federal Regulations parts 350,351,352,353 and 354. Title 44 Code of Federal Regulations 350 I codi:qes sixteen planning standards'that form the basis for radiological emergency response planning for state, trib~I; arid local governments impacted by 'the emergency planning zones established for *each ;~clear power plant site in the United **States. United I States Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations also codify the sixteen planning standards for the licensee. Title 44 Code of Federal Regulations 350 sets forth the mechanisms for the formal review and* approval ;of state, tribal, and local government I radiological emergency response plans and procedures by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. One of the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program I cornerstones established by these regulations is the biennial exercise of offsite response capabilities. During these exercises, affected state, tribal, and local governments demonstrate their abilities to implement their plans and procedures to protect the health I and safety of the public in the event of a radiological emergency at the nuclear plant.

The results of this exercise, together with review of the radiological emergency response I plans, and verification of the periodic requirements set forth in NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1, along with supplements through the :annual letter of certification and staff assistance visits, enabled the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide a I statement with the transmission of this final after action report to the* United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, that the affected state, and local plans and preparedness are: (1) adequate to protect the health and safety of the public living in the vicinity of the I nuclear power facility by providing reasonable assurance that appropriate protective measures can be taken offsite in the event of a radiological emergency; and (2) capable of being implemented.

I Formal submission of the radiological emergency response procedures for Hatch Nuclear Plant to the Federal Emergency Management Agency by the State of Georgia occurred on I June 9, 1980. Formal approval of the State of Georgia's radiological emergency response procedures was granted on May 5, 1981, under Title 44 CFR 350.

I 2.2 Exercise Core Capabilities and Objectives Core capabilities-based planning allows for exercise planning teams to develop exercise I objectives and observe exercise outcomes through a framework of specific action items.

Using the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program methodology, the exercise objectives meet the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program I tequirements and encompass the emergency preparedness evaluation areas. The critical tasks to be demonstrated were negotiated with the State of Georgia and the participating counties.

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• The core capabilities scheduled for demonstration during this exercise were:

Operational Coordination: Establish and maintain a unified and coordinated I

operational structure and process that appropriately integrates all critical stakeholders and supports the execution of core capabilities.

I Situational Assessment: Provide all decision makers. with decision-relevant information regarding the nature and extent of the hazard, any cascading effects, and the status of the response.

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. Public Information ~nd Warning: D.eliver ~oordinated, prompt, reliable, and actionable information to the whole community through the use of clear, consistent, I

accessible, and culturally and linguistically appropriate methods to effectively relay information regarding any threat or hazard arid, as appropriate, the actions being taken and the assistance being madeavailable.  ; .-,.

• I Environmental Response/Health and Safety:, Conduct appropriate measures to ensure the protection of the health and safety of the public and worker_s;.as well a~ the I

environment, from all-hazards in support of responder operations and the affected communities.

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• 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 I

engaged in lifesaving and life-sustaining operations.

• .Critical Transportation: Provide transportation (including infrastructure acce~s and I

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.

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Mass Care Services: Provide life-sustaining and humari ser.vices to the affected population, to include hydration, feeding, sheltering, temporary housing, evacuee I

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I Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services: Provide. lifesaving medical treatment via Emergency Medical Services and related operations, and avoid additional disease and injury by providing targeted public health, medical and behavioral health support, and products;to*all affected populations ...

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I Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program I After Action Report 2017 Hatch.Nuclear Plant These core capabilities, when successfully demonstrated, meet the exercise objectives.

I The objectives for this exercise*were as follows:

I Objective 1: Demonstrate the ability to provide direction and control and make protective action decisions through the state emergency operations centers, county emergency operations centers, and field activities by exercise play and discussion of I plans and procedures.

Objective 2: Demonstrate the ability to provide protective action decisions affecting state I and county emergency workers and-public: through exercise play and discussions of plans and procedures. *

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I 'I I Objective 3: Demonstrate th~,ability to provide protective actions for state and county emergency workers and public through exercise demonstration. -,

• I Objective 4: Demonstrate the ability .to activate the prompt alert and notification system utilizing the primary notification system and the emergency alert system through *exercise play. ,

I Objective 5: Demonstrate the effectiveness of plans, policies, and procedures in the joint I information center for public and private sector emergency information communications.

Objective 16: Demonstrate the.ability to monitor; decontaminate, register, and shelter I evacuees.

Objective 7:. Demonstrate the ability to provide dose projection:and protective action I decision making fodhe,plume phase;, '

Objective 8: Demonstrate the ability to provide appropriate space, adequate resources, I and trained personnel to provide transport, monitoring, decontamination, and medical services to contaminated injured individuals .

I These objectives encompass the.Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program requirements and are based on the negotiated extent-of-play.

I 2.3 .Exercise Scenario The following is a summary of the scenario developed by Southern Nuclear Operating I Company to drive exercise play. All scenario events were simulated and times were approximate.

I Exercise Scenario (times are approximate, based on simulator actions; notifications to the state and counties are within 15 minutes of ECL declaration times).

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At 0810, a seismic event occurs that damages,the lB Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) lube oil piping and the Scram Discharge Volume Vent instrument airline. By 0825, an Alert will be declared, based on Emergency Action Level (EAL) SA~, for a hazardous .

I event affecting a safety system.

,At 0945, the Scram Discharge Volume instrument airline i,s repaired and all the control I

• rods are fully inserted: At 1005, an aftershock causes the failure ofth~ 2D Startup Transformer and 2C EDG, resulting in a Station Blackout with no AC power available.

By 1020, a Site Area Emergency will be declared based on EAL SS 1, loss of all offsite I

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By 1035, the 2A a11d 2C EDGs are.repaired ~nd started: At 1050, the Reactor Core I

.,IIJ_solation Cooling (RCIC) system steam line will q~velop a)~ak and the isolation valves cannot be closed. This results in rising teµip~ratur~s, increasing radiation levels,. and the beginning of a radiological release. The Operations crewrp.ust perform ap. emergency I

depressurization of the reactor. The vent stack radiation monitors will be available if the

, . EDGs are tied to their respective buses.

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I At 1135, licensee offsite dose projections indicate thatProtective.Action Guides (PAGs) are exceeded. By 1150, a General Emergency wiH qe deqlar~ ba~ed on EAL RG 1 for the doses exceeded PAGs at the site boundary. The P.A.Rs 'are *10 ev~9;1.iate two *miles I

around and 10 miles downwind in the zones of A, B5, BlO, Cl 0, '.1-nd b{o. *Termination for the licensee is scheduled for 1230. I After discussions with the licensee, they agreeq to provide a control _cell for the ,

continuation of the exercise beyond 1230 for the State ari.ci Counties. 'Based *on the dose*.*

assessment and field team results, termination for the State and Counties will need to be I

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I This section contains the results and findings of the evaluation of all jurisdictions and functional entities that participated in the October 17, 2017, plume exposure pathway

. exercise and out-of-sequence activities of: February 16, 201 7; August 2,' 2017; and I September 28, 2017. '*

• Each jurisdiction and functional entity was evaluated based on'the demonstration of core I capabilities, capability targets, critical tasks, and the underlying Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria,.ds delineated 1n the FederaFEm~rgency ManagementAgencj Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program Manual dated January 2016. Exercise I criteria are listed by miinber,' and the demonstration status of those criteria are indicated by the use of the following terms: * ' * * *

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The H~~eland Security Exercise and Eva~uation Prog~am evaluation meth9dolJi1;y is an I analytical process' used to assess the demonstration of specific capabilities' during an exercise. A capability provides a means to perform one or more critical tasks under specified conditions and to specific performance standards. Core capabilities form the I foundation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IV Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program evaluations. The core capability summaries below

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provide an overall combined assessment of state and local jurisdictions based upon their I collective demonstrated performance as it relates to.the specific core capability. Each jurisdiction's standalone capability summaries are listed in Section 3 .3 of this report.

I Operational Coordination: Key leadership personnel from the participating agencies established and maintained a unified and coordinated operational structure which provided effective and responsive direction and control. The overall decision making I process integrated critical stakeholders, enabling protective actions and subsequent decisions to be made in a sensible and timely manner.

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Public Information and Warning: Alert and notification of the public was made using simulated siren activation and emergency alert messages, followed by supplemental news broadcast messages, media releases, and formal media briefings in the joint information I

center. These processes enabled a coordinated and prompt information message to be delivered to the media and public. I Situational Assessment: Decisionmakers were provided*with:relevant information regarding assessed radiological and plant conditions. Thi~ information allowed decision makers to. understand*the extent of the hazards, and_ cascading effects and to make the I

' appropriate protective action decisions.

• Envfronmental Response/Health *and Safety:* State p~rsonnel assessed radiological and I

. ,plant conditions* and made well-reasoned recommendations and decisions. Workers at an Appling County emergency worker decontamination station demonstrated their ability to perform radiological monitoring and decontamination of emergency workers and vehicles I

at Appling County High School on August 2, 2017.

On-Scene Security, Protection and Law Enforcement: The ability to ensure a safe and I

secure environment of an affected community through waterway .elearance was demonstrated by interview with a*Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement game warden. The interview consisted*of discussion of clearance of the I

. Altamaha River at the Tattnall County Emergency Operations Center on:behalf ofall four risk counties during the evaluated exercise on October 17, 2017. I Critical Transportation: Administrator,s from Appling and Toombs Cbunties Schools demonstrated their ability to implement protective actions and* safeguard students; staff, and faculty in the event of an incident at the Hatch Nuclear Plant during discussions on I

February 16, 2017.

Mass Care:

• Appling County demonstrated the ability to provide services and I

• Accommodations for evacuees at a reception and congregate care center. These activities included evacuee reception, radiological monitoring, decontamination, and registration of evacuees at Appling County High School on August 2, 2017.

I Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency MedicalSeiwices: Appling County I demonstrated the ability to provide lifesaving medical treatment in a Medical Services Drill provided by Appling County Emergency Medical Service~ and Appling Hospital on September 28, 2017.

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3.3.1.l State Operations Center OperationalCoordination Capability Summary:

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The Georgia Emergency Management Agency, & Homeland Security *staff successfully demonstrated their ability to establish and maintain a unified and coordinated operational structure by maintaining situational awareness of incident status and facilitating information sharing amongst stakeholders,; An open conference bridge line,wj_th*the risk counties was maintained and monitored for the duration of the exercise. Discussions

• regarding incident status and protective actions were achiev.ed utilizing the conference bridge line.

I While the Georgia State Operations Center was undergoing renovations, an adjacent

,* room was, utilized *for*operations. The temporary operations center had sufficient space, equipment, communications, and power generation capabilities to support emergency I oper.ations. Communications equipment functioned efficiently with no: observed failures.

Portable independent backup communications were available. in the event of a power

. failure. The state warning point r_e.ceived the initial notification of the incident at the I Hatch Nuclear Plant over the Emergency.Notification Network. The telecommunications specialist who received the call promptly informed leadership in accordance with plans I and procedures. State operations center support staff.were quickly mobilized and*

immediately began working to. support the incident. ..,

I The operations chief and the radiological emergency preparedness subject matter expert kept staff well informed through incident status briefings and visual displays. Protective action decisions fot the public were discussed with-appropriate staff and concurred upon I by all stakeholders. prior to; implementation. Decision makers reviewed plant conditions

. and dose projections prior to determining that certain residents should evacuate. , ,

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

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b. Level 2 Finding: None I c. Not Demonstrated: None I d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None

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Public Information and Warning Capability Summary:*

The ability to provide emergency information and instructions to the public and media I was demonstrated at the state operations center in support of the Hatch Nuclear Plant.

The primary notification system for alerting the public.was*.through a series of 80 fixed sirens located through the 10-mile emergency planning zone and the broadcast of I

emergency alert system messages. This system was supplemented with.the release of formal -press releases, by Georgia Emergency Management Agency & Homeland Security and j,oint media, briefings in the joint information center.

I The state's external affairs staff established a joint information system with the affected

• risk counties -and licensee. The *struct.u~e- of the system was defined and supported I

through these .multiple agencies at different lo.cations;* .This included: the state operations center in Atlanta, Georgia; the licensee's joint information center in Vidalia, Georgia; and Appling, Tattnall, Toombs:,:and*JeffDavis Cou~ty emergency operations centers.

I Four press releases and one emergency alert system message were developed and distributed during this exercise. Established protocols were followed when preparing, I

coordinating and disseminating the press releases, The formal rries.s.aging .was* non-specific to the actual event and actions being taken to protectthe,public and more geared to the. licensee emergency classification level changes. Most. pr.ecautionary actions and I

preparations in response to the emergency were never detailed in the* press releases. The use of social media was discussed but not demonstrated. I Following the General Emergency. declaration, the state simulated the activation of the primary alert and notification system. These actions were discussed in sufficient detail to assure the process was accomplished in accordance with their procedures ..

I A cri_tical aspect of keeping the public informed is ensuring the correct information is available and erroneous information is corrected and rumors squelched. The public I

inquiry and rumor control function was performed by utility staff at the joint information

. center; J>i:ess release number two announced the official hotline nutnbet; which was listed and discussed in the annual plant safety calendar.

I The external affairs staff were proactive and in constant.contact. with,thdr counterparts in the joint information center.

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

a. Level 1 Finding: None I

b. Level 2 Finding: None I

c. Not Demonstrated: None I

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d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None

e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None Ori-Scene Security artd Protection:

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Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement personnel successfully demonstrated, through interview, the ability to conduct waterway clearing operations on the Altamaha River in response to a radiological incident at Hatch Nuclear Plant on behalf of all four risk counties.

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procedures, and protocols. ;The warden; one iof four within the Hatch Nuclear, .Plant 10-I mile emergency planning zone, displayed one of four primary'boats available within the 10-mile emergency planning;zone equipped with an 800Mhz radio, seating for two, and a light for river clearing operations.

I The game warden. discussed verbal warnings to the public to clear the river: The warden was knowledgeable ofthe information necessary to relay to waterway patrons to include I tuning to local.radio .for further instructions upon exiting-the river. Traffic control and access to boat landings as well as,-security assistance would be requested from the local Sheriff's Department : *.

• I No dosimetry or potassium iodide was issued; however, it_would be made available for I distribution from tlte nearest county emergency operations center.

Communications systems were in abundance and readily available throughout the I demonstration in order to coordinate operations with command. Redundant

- communications systems are highly regarded, particularly in rural areas where many coinmunicatioris may not function.

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c. Not Demonstrated: None I d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None I e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None I

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Situational Assessment Capability Summary:

I The State of Georgia Department of Natural Resources/Environmental. Protection Division staff successfully demonstrated dose assessment and protective *action decision-I making capabilities.at the state operations center in,Atlanta,.Georgia, during the Hatch Nuclear Plant .plume exercise. The radiation emergency coordinator provided direction and c.ontro) for the state technical function. The radiation emergency coordinator I

performed c;lose projections*using the..Radiol,ogical Assessment System for Consequence

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Analysis program., The**assistant radiation emergency.qoordinator supported the radiation

< 'emergency coordinator with the technical.duties, .and requested federal and state I

radiological support at the appropriate time:* in the exercise. , .

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,.Tue radiation emergency coordinator ran dose.assessments based on Emergency .

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-Notification Form messages, which listed licensee dose projections with Protective Action Guidelines exceeded. The state team closely monitored the changing wind direction throughout the exercise to determine the downwind affected areas. The I

Radiation Emergency Coordinator frequently communicated with the field team coordinator and compared field results with dose projections.:,,. ;. . I

• * .Toe radiation emergency coordinator worked closely with the state teani* in concurring with the licensee protective action recommendation to *evacuate zones A and BS (two miles around and five miles downwind). The radiation emergency coordinator *

'- I determined that potassium iodide ingestion for emergency workers was hot warranted based on dose.assessment and field team results. The radiation emergency coordinator participated in all state briefings and conference calls and responded to. state *and county I

inquiries for technical issues. The Department of Natural Resources/Environmental Protection Division staff group. demonstrated a sound decision.,niaking process for

• exposure control and protective actions for the general public.',* .

I For this capability the followi11g Radiological Emernency. Prep*aredness criterion was MET: 2.a.l, 2.b.l, 2.b.2.

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a. Level 1 Finding: None I

b. Level 2 Finding: None I

c. Not Demonstrated: None

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

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

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The:Georgia Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency had lead agency I responsibility for direction,* control and coordination for all radiological emergency situations throughout Georgia. A liaison--:was provided.by the Georgia Emergency Management & Homeland Security ,A.gencyto:'fhe Southern Nuclear Operating I Company's corporate. emergency,operations facility near Birmingham, Alabama. The presence of this liaison providedfor,thecessentiaMlow of information between Southern Nuclear Operating Company and the,decisions makers of the respective response,.

I organizations operating at the state and risk county emergency operations centers. The liaison followed applicable,procedures and performed their duties in an efficient and professionaLmanner, thereby ensuring that state and county decision makers were kept up I to date with accurate and timely information..

• ' I The liaison w0rked closely with Southern Nuclear Operating Company personnel in the I emergency operations,facility to obtain the current plarit cond.itions at the Hatch Nuclear Plant and to provide that information on a timely basis to the state operations center, and I

• in tum to, the risk counties.* The ,liaison effectively facilitated the flow of information to various queriesrand requests .between the utility and state and county agencies. For example, the liaison provided. information to the utility regarding a bridge that was I damaged during the simulated earthquake,, the role of the bridge's* damage in evacuation planning, *and*the detours that been implemented to mitigate the simulated impacts of the

• bridge on*an evacuation should it be required.

I ' ' I The liaison provided prompt accurate'information to the state operations:center, and in tum to the risk counties; on the ;basis for the utility's protective action recommendations.

I *For-this capability th~ following Radiological Emergency Preparedness.cr:iteria were MET: 2.b.l.

I a. Level 1 Finding: None I b. Level 2 Finding: None

c. Not Demonstrated: None *} ,,

I d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None I e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None I

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3.3.2.2 Joint Information Center Public Information and Warning Capability Summary:

I The ability to deliver coordinated, prompt, reliable, and actionable information to the whole community and relay instructions to the public and media was successfully I

demonstrated at the joint information center in supportwfthe Hatch Nuclear Plant. The joint information center served as the central point of contact for the distribution and release, of irtformatioa to the media and public throughout this exercise. Operations were I

coordinated within _a joint information system structure that was defined and supported .

• .through the state qperations center:and<risk coµnty emergency operations centers.

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The joint information center was activated.in accordance with established procedures and in accordance with the extent of play agreement. Communications were redundant and reliable throughout the exercise. Equipment and supplies to sustain public:information I

op~rations wei:e sufficient and readily available.

The state issued four joint news releases from the joint information center.. News releases I

were prepared in the state operations center using templates.and-approved, by state, leadership .and the risk county emergency management :directors;** .Once approval was recdved, the news releases were, posted as final to, WebEOC and emailed to the joint I

information center for distribution.. - .. ,.

Rumor controL was performed by utility staff. *The state provided al~ its .news release to I

• the public inquiry staff so that they could address the callers questions with :the latest

-information. I For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were ME'f:-1.a.l, l.d.1, 5.b.l. I

a. Level 1 Finding: None

b. Level 2 Finding: None

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d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None j ..-*.I* l -'. , <- >.

I e.. frior.Level 2. Findings - Un!"esolved: None I

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I 3.3.3.1 Appling County, Georgia I 3.3.3.1.1 Emergency, Operations Center Operational Coordination ,Capability Summary:

• I Appling County emergency management personnel and county elected' officials successfully demonstrated the ability to effectively respond:. to a radiological emergency I at Hatch Nuclear Plant: The Appling* Ccmnt'y'Emergency Management Director and Deputy Director demonstrated effective command and control of a diverse group which exhibited the familiar,ity and confidence *of an experienced team. *, * * .

I Activation of the Appling County emergency operations center was very efficient.

Notification from the geographically-separated 24-hour warning point was immediate, I and an experienced communications officer demonstrated an exceptional understanding of the software and system used to alert and mobilize key staff Both primary and backup communications systems'functionedas designed, and communication with appropriate I , . supportmg entities was unencumbered. The Appling County emergency operations

' center contained sufficit!:Rf electronic displays, maps, monitoring instrumentation,

• dosimetry, potassium iodide, and other supplies to support the response.

I The emeFgency management directormaintained exceptional situational awareness I through routine briefings that included input from all emergency operations center staff.

Protectiv;e active decision-making was a collaborative process amongst: the 'emergency management director; key elected officials, to include county commissioners and the I Mayor of Baxley; the;Georgia Emergency Management Agency & Homeland Security state operations center staff in Atlanta, Georgia; and the three other risk counties. The Appling County Deputy Director of Emergency Management was an invaluable asset to I the director by assuming responsibilities that required a high degree of mobility.

Emergency operations center security was effective and continuous.

I All emergency operations center staff were provided comprehensive taskbooks for their respective positions. Use of the taskbooks resulted in continuity regardless of t4e experience level of the staff member, and ensured all positions accomplished all relevant I actions for their responsibilities. *'  :

Emergency operations center staff demonstrated*the ability to implement protective I actions decisions for county residents and emergency workers. The deputy director assumed the role of radiological protection officer and used his experience to augment a state-developed video presentation on the conditions and use of radiological dosimetry.

I Other agency representatives demonstrated, by interview, a ke~n understanding of how they would issue appropriate dosimetry, potassium iodide, and manage radiological exposure of their emergency workers.

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As a precautionary action, _school buses were dispatched to Altamaha Elementary School at the Alert emergency classification level in order to transport students to Appling I

• County High School for reunification with parents and/or guardians. This .simulated practice was efficiently executed, and evacuation of the elementary school was completed before the escalation of the emergency classification level to a Site Area Emergency. A I

similarly effective response was demonstrated for county residents identified as requiring additional assistance for access and functional needs. I When the evacuation of two Appling County zones w.as ordered following declaration of a General Emergency, the Sheriffs Department chief deputy described the establishment of appropriate traffic and access control points. A predetermined impediment at a critical I

bridge on a primary evacuation route was expertly managed. Department of Natural Resources law ~nforcement officers explained actions required to prepare for Altama:ha River clearance, and recognizing the low water level, identified a shallow water vessel I

would be used should river clearance become necessary.

When the emergency management director ordered.the establishment of a reception I

center, Appling County Public Health and Appling Coun:tyDepartmentofFamily and Child Services provided representatives to assist the school principal and Baxley Fire Department with the establishment and staffing unti\ the Georgia Coast~l Chapter of the I

American Red Cross arrived. The Appling Hospital safety officer ,was tasked to request the hospital to prepare their emergency radiological reception area. Though these actions were notional, the coordination and efficiency was excellent.

I For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET:

l.a.l, l.c.l, l.d.1, l.e.1, 2.a.1, 2.b.2, 2.c.1, 3.a.1, 3.c.1, 3.c.2, 3.d.l., 3.d.2.

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a. Level 1 Finding: None I

b. Level 2 Finding: None

c. Not Demonstrated: None

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d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None I

e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None I

Public Information and Warning Capability Summary:

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The:Appling County Emergency Management public information officers in the I emergency operations center collaborated with:

• the Georgia Emergency Management

.Agency & Homeland Security; Jeff Davis County Emergency Management Agency;

• Tattna:ll*County EmergencyManagement Agency; and To.ombs County Emergency I

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Two public information officers in the emergency operations center maintained close I contact and coordination with the Appling County public information officer at the joint information center. Although this coordination was predominately electronic, media releases developed by Georgia Emergency Management Agency & Homeland Security I were printed in the Appling County emergency operations center and presented to both the emergency management director and his deputy. Appling County's participation in the joint information system resulted in prompt;, reliable, and actionable information to I the whole community through the use:ofclyar, consistent, and culturally and, *;

• linguistically appropriate messaging duringthe.emergency response. , *1 , :

I Although siren failure was not a component of the demonstration, public information officers and the communications officer .demonstrated *expert understanding of an automated emergency notification system that enables selective targeting of populations I for specific emergency information. This system was effectively demonstrated for mobilization of key staff and confidence was high it would produce similarly effective

• results for backupToute alerting.

I For this* capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET:

I 5.a.1, 5.a.3, 5.b.L.

a. Level 1 Finding: None I b. Level 2 Finding:, None I c. Not Demonstrated: None

d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None I e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None I 3.3.3.1.2 Protective Action for Schools Critical Transportatio/n Capability Summary:

I Appling County Public School System personnel were interviewed and were knowledgeable in the plans and procedures, to implement precautionary and/or protective I actions for schools. The interview was conducted at Appling County Emergency Operations Center; in attendance wete the transportation/school *safety representative for Appling County School Pistrict and one bus driver. The only school within the:*

I Emergency Planning Zone is AltamahaElementary School, which is approximately five miles to the south of Plant Hatch. In the event precautionary actions would be -required, there would be 15 buses ready to relocate all students and faculty from Altamaha I

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Elementary School, as well as access/functional needs individuals identified within the area, to the designated reception/congregate care center located at Appling County High School. *Six handicapped buses would be available to accommodate, access an:d

• I functional needs individuals.

Transportation was deemed sufficient for relocation of students and staff of Altamaha I

Elementary 'School.

For this capability the following R~diological Emergency Preparedness criterion were I

MET: 3.c.2.  :, .

a. Level 1 Finding: None I

b. 'Level 2 Finding: None

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c. Not Demonstrated: None I

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d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None

e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None

• I 3.3.3~1.3 Medical Services Drill

~ I Public Health and Medical Services Capability,Summary':,

I Appling County Emergency Medical Services personnel successfully demonstrated their ability to provide medical services and transport of a potentially contaminated injured I

person as a result of a radiological event at Hatch Nudear* Plant while demonstrating proper cohtamination control and personal dosimetry use. * ** I The ambulance crew was given instructions for the use of dosimetry, turn-back thresholds, and the use of potassium iodide through the state video briefing provided by the radiation prntection officer. The medical services*personneJ:demonstrated proper I

dosimetry use through required dosimetry checks and recordings.

I Notification requesting response to the injured patient occurred:-according to established plans and procedures, and communication regarding patient transport was continuous with both dispatch and the Appling Hospital emergency department. The crew members I arrived on scene promptly, ensuring that medical treatment took priority over any potential contamination. Throughout transport to the hospital, proper contamination control procedures were demonstrated. I I

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I Radiological:Em~rgency Pr~paredrtess ]?rogram I After Action Report 2017 Hatch Nuclear Plant Upon arrival. to the hospital, procedures were followed to ensure minimal contamination I spread upon patient transfer. The crew was monitored by a Hatch Nucle.ar Plant radiation protection technician after patient transfer was complete, and they were directed to the Appling County emergency worker decontamination site after an unsuccessful I decontamination effort. This was an excellent demonstration by emergency medical services personnel. Both crewmembers demonstrated. an expert understanding of radiological contamination avoidance and protective measures.

I Appling Hospital staff .demonstrated their capability to provide, lif~saving measures for receipt of a contaminated patient due to a radiological event at Hatch Nucl~ar Plant. The I hospital staff demonstrated contaminati~n control and decontamination measures throughout the evaluation. . ,:

I The decontamination room had space and supplies to support medical treatment, .'

monitoring, and decontaIJ1ination of the contaminated patient. With the assistance of Hatch Nuclear Plant radiation protection technicians, hospital,staff were issued I appropriate dosimetry. Staff were also briefed on dosimetry use and exposure limits.

A Hatch Nuclear Plant radiation protection technician performed surveys of the patient I using proper techniques. Glove changes were performed as necessary, which demonstrated proper contamination control knowledge. Sample collection and decontamination measures were performed according to plans and procedures by hospital I staff, taking care to minimize chances of cross contamination. Although the radiation protection technician did noJ re-survey areas that may have become contaminated during decontamination activities, the outside radiation protection technician did survey the I gurney and patient upon exit from the decontamination room.

. ,O:verall, the hospital staff demonstrated good. communication,, decontamination, and I contamination avoidance techniques through adherence with established plans and, procedures. The patient was successfully decontaminated and released for further I medical treatn).ent , -, *.

For this cap~bility the.following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET:

'I l.e.l, 3.a.l, 6.d.l. . , , ; .* . , * :*, ..

a., Levell F.inding: :None I . b. Level 2 Finding: ,None.

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d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None I e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None I

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I RadiplogicaL Emergency Preparedness* Pro gram I After Action Report 2017 HatchNuclear Plant *1 3.3.3.L4 Emergency Worker & Vehicle Monitoring & Decon Environmental Response/Health and Safety Capability Summary:. I Appling County response organizations and school system personnel successfully~

demonstrated the ability to monitor and decontaminate emergency workers, evacuees, I

and vehicles.

The location had ample space for the expected number of evacuees and their vehicles.

I Equipment and supplies were sufficient to support operations. Survey instruments and portal monitors were available at all survey locations and were within calibration, and personnel were knowledgeable of their operation. Use of a state-developed video I

provided emergency workers with necessary information to include. dosimetry and exposure limits, contamination limits, and the use of potassium iodide. I Throughout the exercise, emergency workers demonstrated exceptional survey techniques and contamination control. Surveyors maintained appropriate probe speed and distance. Surveyors were aware that if the probe touched a potentially contaminated I

surface, the surveyor should re-check their background levels.to'ehsure the,probe had not been contaminated. I For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET:

l.a.l, l.e.l, 3.a.1, 6.a.l. I

a. Level 1 Finding: None

b.

• Level 2 Finding: None I

c. Not Demonstrated: None I

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

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• Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None 3.3.3.f .5 Reception Center and Congregate Care

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I Mass Care Capability Summary:

Representatives from the Appling Cciunty Health Department, Appling County I

.L)eparhnent of Family and Children Services;and the local American Red Cross chapter successfully*demonstratedthe ability to carry*out shelter and congregate care activities in I

.:; . support of:an incident at the Hatch Nuclear Plant. Agency personnel, used effective

<::ommunication and collab0ration to register evacuees for the reception.center and the shelter. I I

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• supplies and support as necessary. During this demonstration, registration for the reception center and shelter was performed at the same table, ~hich could.cause confusion for evacuees coming to the location. Registration for the reception center I should be performed separately in order to allow evaq1ees to leave or regis~er fm; the shelter.

• I For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criterion were MET: 6.c.1. *~ l I a. Level 1 Finding: None

b. Level 2 Finding: None I c. Not Demonstrated: None I d. Prior Level 2 Fjndings - Resolved: None

• e. Pri~r Level2*Findings - Unresolved: None I 3.3.3.2 Jeff Davis County, Georgia

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3.3.3.2.1 Emergency Operations Center Operational Coordination Capability Summary:

I Jeff Davis County emergency management officials successfully demonstrated the ability I to respond to a radiological emergency at the Hatch Nuclear Plant. Senior county leaders participated throughout the exercise, providing key guidance and timely decisions.

throughout the escalating emergency exercise. A variety of automated electronic I notification methods were available to alert the emergency operations center staff, who were incrementally notified based on the situation. The emergency management director effectively gathered pertinent information and *analyzed it, making appropriate decisions I based on feedback and concurrence from county stakeholders. Periodic status briefings kept the staff informed of emergency conditions:and plant status the' staff could initiate.

planning for required key actions.

I An electronic incident management system was used to maintain situational awareness and track assistance requests .. Status calls *and discussions among the risk counties and I ., state*operations center concerning protective actfons were, coordinated using a dedicated conference bri_dge line .. :The emergency operations center had multiple .communication systems that functioned. during the:exercise with no.failures*. Sufficient.equipment and I supplies ensured emergency operations could be sustained for exten.ded operations* as required.

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• 2017 Hatch Nuclear Plant Agency representatives were knowledgeable of appropriate dosimetry, potassium iodide, and procedures to ensure exposure control*of emergency workers. Law enforcement representatives provided details on traffic control points and determining the impact of I impediments on roads, such as analyzing the effect of closing the Ten Mile Bridge and how it would not influence county traffic flow. All staff members were knowledgeable and effectively used prepared checklists from county plans to ensure the safety of the

-1 public and emergency workers.

For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were I

MET: l.a.l, l.c.l, l.d.l, l.e.l, 2.a.l, 2.b.2, 2.c.l, 3.a.l, 3.b.l, 3.d.l., 3.b.1, 3.c.l, 3.c.2, 3.d.l, 3.d.2. I

a. Level 1 Finding: None

b. Level 2 Finding: None I

c. Not Demonstrated: None I

d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None

e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None,., *, * . .-> .* \

I Public Infcfrmation and Warning Capability Summary: ,- I JeffDavis:County,emergency management officials delivered coordinated, prompt, and generally accurate information to the media and the general public; The primary .

notification system of outdoor sirens and an emergency alert system message was I

.effectively- coordinated from the state operations center; with county concurrence. In the event of.a siren failure, an automated call notification system would have been*used as the backup system, with vehicle backup route alerting to be used,as aJast resort.

I The,county dispatched a public information officeLto thejoint:ihformation center, and had a public information officer at the emergency operations center. There were four I

state press releases; the public information officer at the joint information center forwarded_ each release :to the public information officer at the. emergency operations center to allow the county emergency management.director to review and concur with the I

messages prior .to their. release. T,he first three press releases were accurate and provided clear,. consistent, and effective messages which alerted and notified the public

,.... ,periodi~ally as conditions.changed. Although the county director was supposed to review I

.all messages, the fourth message

- was not properly reviewed for ac"1liracy and content.

This message erroneously stated that; special needs population in the 10-mile emergency I planning zone were to relocate to the county reception center and congregate care center.

Jeff Davis County does not have any special needs people living within the Hatch EPZ.

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For this capability the following Radiological' Emergency.Preparedness* criteria were MET:

I 5.a.1, 5.a.3, 5.b.l...

a. Level 1 Finding: None I b. Level 2 Finding: None.

I c. Not Demonstrated: None

d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None I e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None I 3.3.3.3 Tattnall County, Georgia

,I 3.3.3.3.1 Emergency Operations Center Operational Coordination Capability Summary:

I Tattnall County Emergency Management Agency personnel successfully demonstrated the ability to establish and maintain a unified and coordinated operational structure and I ,': process that appropriately integrated all critical stakeholders and supported the"tixecution of core capabilities.'

I The* Tattnall County warning point successfully received initial notification of an Alert emergency dassifi:cation level declared by Hatch Nuclear Plant and relayed the. r information in; a timely manner ,to the. Tattnall, County Emergency Management Director.

I Tattnall County Emergency Management Ag~ncy personnel successfully alerted, notified, and mobilized key emergency. personnel through use of a pre-populated mass notification system. 1' *, :,

I The emergency* operations center was sufficiently equipped with necessary maps, visual displays, and communications equipment to support effective operations. Redundant I coµununications were available and backup methods were used throughout the

• evaluation; a dedicated line provided by the utility was utilized for emergency**:

.,, notifications, and landline-phones were used as a-secondary means. Survey.instrunients, I 'dosimetry, and potassium-iodide were v~rified during the county's annual staff assistance

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• Effective direction and control was established and maintained by the.director and his staff throughout the duration of the exercise. The deputy director held briefings whenever plant emergency status changed and when protective actions were determined.

I The director coordinated and communicated with other risk counties and the state operations center concerning protective actions and implementation of actions as necessary. The director insured support agencies To.ad plans and procedures readily I

available and instructed personnel to review their plans. The director effectively used his deputy and assistant to assist in coordinating and communicating county actions with supporting agencies. The Chairman of the County Commission, county sheriff, and I

county coroner were all present during the exercise,"and 9emoristrated the county's commitment to protecting the health and safety of the citizens of Tattnall County.

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I The director instructed the radiation protection officer to brief emergency workers prior to their deployment to ensure that an.exposure control system,.including the use of potassium iodide, was in place. The deputy director also briefed the staff concerning I

protective actions for citizens and emergency workers. ,

• The director discussed what protective action decisions would be* made; as appropriate, I

for groups of persons with disabilities and access/functional needs: At the time oithe exercise, there were no self-identified individuals with* disabilities, artd acces~/functional needs re.sided within the 10-mile emergency planning zone'inTattnal,l County for 2017.

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The Tattnall County Radiation Protection Officer provided the required radiological briefing to.emergency workers prior to. issuance of dosimetry and po~assium:iodide.

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• . Workers Were made aware of the appropriate reading times, :tur:µ back values; and recording,of dosimetry readings, arid workers were instructed on ingestion ofpotassium iodide and proper recording of such.

I No evacuation order was issued for Tattnall County; therefore;traffic and access control was performed via interview with Tattnall County Sheriffs Department and the Georgia I

State Patrol personnel. It was discussed that traffic and acc.ess;~ontrdl'would be the responsibility of the Tattnall County Sheriffs Department, with Georgia State Patrol assisting as requested. Emergency workers would be issued:appropriate dosimetry and I

potassium iodide along with maps, and a traffic control point assignment would be provided prior to deployment. Any equipment necessary to assist in traffic control would I be coordinated through Tattnall County Public Works.

How impediments to evacuation would be handled was demonstrated by interview with I the Tattnall County Sheriffs Office. The Sheriff's Department would attempt to clear impediments; however, any obstruction that exceeds the Office's capability would require assistance from Tattnall County Public Works. I I

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• For this-capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness* criteria were MET:

I l.a.l, l.c.l, l.d.l, l.e.l, 2.a.l, 2.b.2, 2.c.l, 3.a.l, 3.b.l, 3.c.l, 3.c.2; 3.d.l, 3.d.2.

a. Level 1'Finding: Norie I b. Level 2 Finding: None*

I c. Not Demonstrated: None

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

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

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Through coordination with the state and utility, Tattnall County Emergency Management I Agency personnel demonstrated the ability to deliver coordinated, prompt, reliable, and actionable information.to the whole community. Although the state initiated the initial

• alert arid notification of the public, the assistant to the Tattnall County Emergency I *

• Management Director. was ,prepared .to issue additional notifications using the ,county's

• ,. reverse*'notification,system., Thissystem would also be used in the event the siren system failed to activate to alert the citizens.

I The county's public information officer was not available. during the exercise; therefore, the county relied upon the stat~ to provide information to the public for Tattnall-County.

I * .. ** Rumor control ,was also h_artdled by utility staffat tJ.w joint information cep.ter. .

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

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I a~ *,Level,1 Finding: None

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b. Level 2 Finding: None , * *. . *

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I c.. Not Demonstrated: None I d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None

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

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3.3.3.4 Toombs County, Georgia 3.3.3.4.1 Emergency Operations Center I

Operational Coordination Capability Summary:

I The Oper:ational Coordination Core Capability was successfully demo11strated by the Toombs County Emergency Management Agency staff using effective means to alert, notiJy, anq mobilize,personnetanc;l activate the emergency operations center in a timely I

mapn~r. They also noti_fied elected offi,,cials and emerge.q.cy services representatives.

.Jhedirector 'ahd operations officer provided -effective direction and control through

. irbquent briefing.and updates. Protective action decisions were discussed with I

' *\frnergency operations centei'staff and. coordinated. via conference call* with Tattnall County, Appling County, Jeff Davis County, and the state operations center. County leadership w~s responsive and we.r~ engaged throughout th~ conduct of the exercise.

I The e111:ergency operations center had redundant means of communicf1,tions, to include the Emergency Notifica~ion Net, internet access, electronic mail, coi;nmercial iand lines, cell I

phones; and other h8:nd-held electronic devices. Backup co;mmjnications. al~o included facsimile machines and 800 megahertz radios. An electronic incident management system was used to maintain situational awareness and track assistance requests. '

I Coor~ination c~lls and discussions among the risJ<:, count~es an~ state cc;mc~rning_

protective actions were coordinated using confereJ;J.c~,briqgelines. Primary and alternate communications means were successful.

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• *The emergency operations center was equipped to support erhergency6perat1ons*with computers, office ~quipment, displays and contained a 10-mile emergency planning zone I map.

The Toombs County Emergency Management Director coordinated with the state I operations center' and the other risk counties in making the decision for' emergency workers to-receive potassium iodide, but not ingest unless instructed to *do so.* The decision was concurred by all Hatch Nuclear Plant emergency planning zone counties. I Instructions were provided for emergency workers to check dosimetry every 3 0 minutes and call in their records to the 911 calrcenter. Toombs County leadership; in coordination with elected officials present at the emergency operations center, effectively I

discussed and made decisions to protect the general public. These action included early evacuation of students and staff at Toombs County Central Elementary School to the reception center at Toombs County Middle School, and the establishment of a traffic I

control point at the intersection of US Highway 1 and Highwaf 14 7- for evacuation. The county maintained transportation assets to ensure the care and evacuation of general public with disabilities and access/functional needs through coordination with the 911 I

call center and the emergency operation center.

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I Radiological Emergency Preparedness .Prograrri I After Action Report 2017 Hatch Nuclear Plant The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division makes I the decision to have emergency worker ingest potassium iodide. Implementation of the decision to administer potassium iodide is the responsibility of the Toombs County Emergency Management Director. The decision was made not to have emergency I workers ingest potassium iodide based on low activity of field team dose assessments.

Toombs County Public Health and Toombs County Division of Family and Child I Services were responsible for maintaining the access/functional needs' registries. An access/functional needs individual requiring, evacuation from.the Hatch Nuclear Plant surrounding zones must notify Toombs County 91 Ji* identify themselves as requiring access/functional needs assistance ,in 9rder for Toombs County Emerge;ncy Manc;1gement to provide _transportatiQn. Access/fu~ca.tionfl'.i needs reg.istra,tion cards ~ere ~vail.able in the 2017 Hatch Nuclear Plant Public Information Cc,1.lendar in both Engli.sh and Spanish.

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• J;he intervi~w concerning transportation.qf children from ~ndanger:ed_schools to paired sch9ols was completed by representatives from the Too.mbs County School System.

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school liaison support function. The school' representatives were knowledgeable* and I

• succes'sfully elaborated the Toorhbs County school evacuation and parent reunification proc'esses'.

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I Impediments to evacuation would be cleared immediately by the assigned personnel. If impediment;remoiYal',was outside oftJ,ieir ab.ility, assistance would be requested and coordinated through t_he cpunty emergency open;1tions center. Other organizations I available to ass_ist with illlpedimeIJ.t removal woukJ incltJ.de l'oombs County Public Works.. . . .;

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Public Inf~rmation and Warning Capability Summary:

The Public Information and Warning Core Capability was demonstrated by the Toombs I

County Emergency Management Director .during the exercise by coordinating the activation of siren system and the broadcast of emergency alert system messages following notification of a General Emergency declaration by Hatch Nuclear Plant

• 1 personnel.* Toombs County Emergency Management Agency personnel coordinated with the state and risk counties to devise protection action decisions, as well as a coordinated time the sirens would be sounded :and emergency alert system messages sent to local I

radio stations.

Information and instructions for the.Toombs-County general public was achieved through I

coordination among the state operations center; state and county public information officers in the joint information center; and county directors. Toombs County deferred the generation of draft news releases to the state; in tum, the state sent drafts to Toombs I

County for review and approval prior to release. The Toombs County Emergency Management Director received and approved the content uf four ;state-generated news release during the exercise.

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b. Level 2 Finding: None

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d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None I

e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None I

3.3.3.4.2 Protective Actions for Schools Critical Transportation Capability Summary: I During an out-of-sequence interview at the Toombs County Emergency Management Agency, Toombs County Public School System personnel were interviewed concerning I their ability to implement precautionary and/or protective actions for school students and staff. The Toombs County School System Superintendent, Transportation Director, Transportation Assistant, and the Principal of Toombs County Middle School and the I Principal of Toombs Central Elementary School were involved in the interviews.

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I They explained in detail the notification, alert, mobilization, and accountability process

• used by staff for relocation and sheltering procedures.to ensure the welfare and safety of students and faculty in the event of an incident at Hatch Nuclear Plant. They were I exceptionally knowledgeable of county emergency response. procedures, and were familiar with* county and school contingencies for ensuring timely notification to alert parents ofrelocation and where to pick up their yhildreri. They demonstrated familiarity I with the use of radiological instrumentation and potassiumfodide and protocols for its distribution. They also explained .that they had the.transportati'on resources available in the county to support an emergency incident at Hatch Nuclear Plant.

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I Radiological .Emergency Preparedness Pro grani I After Action Report 2017 Hatch Nuclear Plant Section 4: Conclusion I Overall, the exercise was a success. Officials and representatives from the State of Georgia; Appling, Jeff Davis, Tattnall, and Toombs Counties; Southern Nuclear Operating Company; and numerous other organizations participated in the exercise. The cooperation and teamwork of the participants were evident throughout all phases of the exercise. State and local emergency response organizations demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and I procedures and successfully implemented them.

Highlights of the exercise included: coordination amongst multiple agencies; state and county I demonstrations of the emergency notification system; emergency worker decontamination; reception and congregate care; medical services drill; critical transportation capabilities; and waterway clearing operations. It was evident throughout the exercise that community officials I were engaged in the decision-making process and fully support their local emergency management agencies. The participation of Hatch Nuclear Plants liaisons as well as various I volunteer organizations proved to be highly beneficial in supporting emergency response activities.

I The Federal Emergency Management Agency did not identify any Level 1 or Level 2 findings during this exercise, or during any of the out-of-sequence activities, which supported this exercise.

I The Federal Emergency Management Agency wishes to acknowledge the efforts of the many individuals who participated and made this exercise a success. Protecting the public health and I safety is the full-time job of some of the exercise participants and an additional assigned responsibility for others. Still, others have willingly sought this responsibility by volunteering to provide vital emergency services to their communities.

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. COUNTY COUNTY COUNTY COUNTY Unusual Event NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA Alert 0820 0831 0831 0917 0827 0836 0839 0829 Site Area Emergency 1019 1031 1027 1031 1028 1026 1028 1027 General Emergency 1145 1201 1157 1204 1200 1159 1159 1159 Simulated Rad. Release Started 1102 1127 1121 1200 1120 1135 1130 1120 Simulated Rad. Release Terminated Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Facility Declared Operational 0848 0920 0900 0917 ... 0900 1103 1110 0920

.Declaration of State of Emergency NIA 1117 1117 NIA . 1217 1217 1217 1217 State Local NIA 0906 NIA 0911 0900 NIA 1208 NIA Exercise Terminated 1230 1337 1337 1340 1255 1300 1325 1335 Early Precautionary Actions: NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA buses to schools, relocate school (Appling)relocate 0912 -

Toombs Central (Toombs) 0935 Protective Action Decision: 1220 1220 1237 1223 1222 1221 1221 evacuate A, B-5, others stay tuned Siren Activation 1235 1235 1237 1235 1235 1235 1235 EASMessage 1235 1235 1237 1235 1235 1235 1235 KI Decision: 1222 1222 NIA 1223 1222 1221 1222 no KI 41

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I Radi_ological Emergency Preparedness Program I After Action Report 2017 Hatch Nuclear Plant Appendix B: Exercise Key Leaders and Evaluators I Regional Assistance Committee (RAC) Chair: Randall Hecht I Section Chief: Lawrence Robertson

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... E¥aluation Team Site Specialist: Elisabeth "Libby" Adkins

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I State Operations Center Matt Bradley Operational Coordination Ron Shaw Public Information and Warning Bob Spence I Emergency Operations Facility (EOF)

Joint Information Center (Vidalia)

John Pelchat JT Ackermann Operational Coordination Public Information and Warning Roy Smith I Dose Assessment Glenda Bryson (OJT)

Jill Leatherman Environmental Response/Health and Safety I Field Management Team Field Management Team John Zeidler Kent Tosch Bart Ray Environmental Response/Health and Safety Environmental Response/Health Coordinator (Toombs) and Safety I Waterway Clearing (Interview)

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. Elisabeth Adkins On-Scene Security and Protection

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' Operational Coordination Public Information and Warning Critical Transportation (OOS) Joe Harworth I Emergency Worker Decontamination (OOS)

Elisabeth Adkins Matt Bradley Environmental Response/Health and Safety Joe Harworth I Reception Center & Congregate Care (OOS)

John Simpson Elisabeth Adkins Matt Bradley Environmental Response/Health and Safety Joe Harworth Mass Care I Medical Services Drill (OOS)

Joe Simpson Elisabeth Adkins Public Health, Healthcare, and Joe Harworth Emergency Medical Services I JeffDavis**county .. ,

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I RadiologicaljEmergency Preparedness: Program I After-Action Report 2017 Hatch Nuclear Plant Appendix C: Extent of Play Agreement I EDWIN I HATCH NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

• EXTENT OF PLAY AGREEMENT I EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE I OCTOBER 17, 2017 All activities will be demonstrated fully in accordance with respective plans and procedures as they would be in an actual emergency. The Federal Emergency Management Agency I (FEMA) Regional Office must receive these plans, guides and procedures at least 90 days before the exercise. This Extent of Play Agreement (EOPA) is written by exception. If it is I not listed as an exception it will be demonstrated as described in the plans, standard operating guides (SOGs) and/or procedures (SOPs). Any issue or discrepancy arising during exercise play may be re-demonstrated if allowed by the Regional Assistance I Committee (RAC) Chair or as listed herein. This allowance may be granted if it is not disruptive to exercise play and is mutually agreed to by the Offsite Response Organization (ORO) Exercise Controller and FEMA Evaluator. Some activities may be performed as a I training-only opportunity, and are identified in the participant description.

Core Capability: Operational Coordination- State and county emergency operations centers I (EOCs ); emergency operations facility (EOF).

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

I Capability Target: Emergency Operations Management Performance Measure: Procedures to alert and notify personnel will be demonstrated and' I personnel will respond only upon notification. Identified communications will be operational.

Key personnel 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 I ORO's emergency operations plans. Specific equipment and supplies that must be demonstrated under this criterion include KI inventories, dosimetry, and monitoring equipment.

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State of Georgia; Appling, Jeff Davis, Tattnall, & Toombs Counties Critical Task: OROs use effective procedures to alert, notify, and mobilize emergency personnel I and activate facilities in a timely manner. (NUREG-0654/ FEMA REP-1, A.La, e; A.3, 4; C.l, 4, 6; D.4; E.1, 2; H.3, 4; Criterion l.a.l)

I Pre-positioning of exercise responders at their assigned duty station is not allowed.

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assigned response location will be allowed to wait in the general area. However, exercise participants will not be allowed to report* to their assigned duty station prior to receiving notification that the exercise has begun and they are instructed to respond.

I State of Georgia in agreement with clarifications above.

All participating counties, to include Appling, Jeff Davis, Tattnall, and T0ombs are in I

agreement with clarifications above.

Critical Task: Key personnel with leadership roles for the ORO provide direction and control to I

that part of the overall response*effortfor whichthey are responsible. (NUREG-0654/ FEMA REP-1, A.1.d, A.2.a, b; A.3; C.4, 6; Criterion Lc.1). II State direction and control will be *provided from the State Operations Center (SOC), located at GEMA/HS Headquarters in Atlanta, -GA. I All participating counties to include, Appling, Jeff Davis, Tattnall, and Toombs will provide direction and control from their respective county EOCs. - I State of Georgia in agreement with clarifications above.

All participating counties, to include Applin'g, Jeff Davisi Tatthalt and Toombs are in I agreement with cl~rifications above.

Critical Task: At least two communications systems are available, atl-east'one operates I properly, and communication links are established arid maintained *with appropriate ldcations.

Commuriicatiohs capabilities are 'managed in support of emergency operations. (NUREG-0654/ '

FEMA REP-1, F.l, 2; Criterion l.d.1/ .v I GEMA/HS liaisons will be deployed to each participating county EOC and the Southern -

Nuclear EOF in Birmingham, AL. These liaisons will assist in communications and I coordination between the SOG and multiple off-site response organizations.

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• All participating counties, to include Appling, Jeff Da~is/Tatthall, and T~ombs ate* iri agreement with clarifications above. . '

I Critical Task: Equipment, maps, displays, dosimetry, KI, and other supplies are sufficient to support emergency operations. (NUREG-0654/ FEMA REP-1, H.7, 10; I.7, 8, 9; J.10.a, b, e; J.11, 12-; K.3.a; K.5.b; Cr,iteti()h l.e.l).  ;,

• I Quantities of Kl for emergency workers\vere' verified durir1g staff assistanc*e visits (SAVs}

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• I Quantities* of dosimetry, survey equipment, and their calibratiort/testing were verified during staff assistance visits (SAVs) identified below.

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I Appling County Emergency Operations Center *

. Jeff Davis County Emergency Operations Center 259 West Parker Street 10 Public Safety Drive I Baxley, GA 31513 Date: Februa,ry 16, 2017:,

. *, Hazlehurst, GA 31539 Date: Februc1;ry 16, 2017 Time: 11 :00 AM Time: 1:3.0-PM .

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Emergency Operations Center Em;ergency Operation,s Center I 194 John 0. Parker Drive Reidsville, GA 30453 321 North,.West Broad Street Lyons, GA 30436 Date: February 15, 2017 . Date: February 16, 2017 I Time: 3:30 PM Time: 8:30 AM

• State of Georgia in agreement with clarifications ~hove. * .! , r I

• All participating counties, to include Appling, JeffDavis;Tattnall, and Toombs are,in.

agreement with clarifications above.

I Cap~biUty Target: .J>rQte.ctiye Ac;tion Decision Making I Performance Measure: ORO's demonstrate the capability to; assess and control the radiation exposure received by emergency workers; ,Rac.liological Assessment, Protecfrye Actio_n

• Recommendatiop.s, and Precautionary and/or Protecttve Action Decisions for the .P,lume Phase o(

I the ~n1ergency;,and Precautionary and/or Protective Action Decision Consid~ration fo:1:: the

• Protection of Persons with Disabilities and Access/Functional N:eeds.

I Participant: State *of Georgia Critical Task: OR Os use a decision-making process, considering relevant factors aµd I appropriate coordination, to ensure that an exposure control system, including the use of KI, is in place for emergency workers, lncluding provisions'. to quthorize radiation exposure in excess of administrative,limi(s or PA Gs. (NUREG:-0654/FEMA REP-l, C.6;;J.10.e.,f; K.3.a; I K.4; Criterion 2.a.1) * * * * * * * * ** **

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I The State of Georgia~ to ip.clude local countjes, does not issue KI to the g~neral pul:'lic.

• State of Georgia in agreement with clarifications above.

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Participants:

Appling, Jeff Davis, Tattnall, & Toombs Counties I

Critical Task: OROs use a decision-making process, considering relevant/actors and appropriate coordination, to ensure that an exposure control system, including the use .ofKI, .

is in place for emergency workers, including provisions to authorize radiation exposure in I

excess of administrativ.e limits-or PA Gs... (NUREG-0654/FEMA REP-l,*G.6; J.10.e,f; K.3.a; K.4; Critei:ion 2.a.l).

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Critical Task: A decision-making process involving consideration of appropriate factors and necessaFJ coordination is used to make PADs for the general public (including the recommendation/or.. use*of KI, if ORO'policy). (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1, A.3; CA, 6; I

D.4; J.9; J.10.J; m; Criterion 2.b.2).

The State of Georgia, to include localcounties, does not issue KI to.the general public.

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I Critical Task: PADs are made, as appropriate,for groups ofpeople with disabilities and those with access I functional needs. (NUREG-0654/ FEMA-REP-1, D.4; J.9; J.1 O.d, *e; Criterion I

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agreement.

• I Capability Target: Protective Action Implementation Performance Measure: Demonstrate the capability to implement emergency worker exposure I control; KI decision for institutionalized individuals and the general public; protective actions for persons with disabilities and access/functional needs; schools; traffic,and access control and impediments to evacuation: ' I Participant: State of Georgia *.I I

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).

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• State of Georgia in agreement. I Critical Task: Impediments to evacuation are identified and resolved. (NUREG-0654/FEMA I

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Appling; Jeff Davis, Tattnall, & Toombs Counties Critical Task: The OROs issue appropriate.dosimetry, KI, and procedures, and*manage I 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 br chart* .Appropriate record-keeping I of the administration ofKI/or emergency workers is maintained. (NUREG-0654/EEMA-REP-1, J.10.e, K.3.a, b; K.4; Criterion 3.a.J) .

. l I This capability to be demonstrated during an RPO briefing to selectecl emergency woJrkers ..

within each County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The* RPO- briefing may be conducted out-of-sequence.

I Participating*emergencyworkerswill be available following the RPO briefing to demonstrate, by interview, that they understand the direction and guidance given by the RPO I and how to. use the equipment and documentation they have been issued,*

I The GEMA/HS RPO Video may be used to supplement the local RPO Briefing.

• . All participating counties, to include Applirig, :Jeff Davis; Tattnan;.*and T.ooinbs are.in*

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Critical Task: KI and appropriate.instruction~ are made available in case a decisionto I 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). . , .,

I The State of Georgia, to- include local count~es, does riot issue KI to the general public: ,

I The decision to administer KI to emergency workers is coordinated .and managed through the State of Georgia Radiological Emergency Coordinator (REC), the Governors Authorized Representative (GAR), the GEMA/HS REP Program Director, and affected County EMAs.

I Implementation of the decision to administer KI is the responsibility of the local EMA.

• All participating counties; to include Appling, Jeff Davis, Tattnall, *and Toombs are in I agreement with darificati('.)n.s above. .

Critical Task: PADs are implemented/or people with disabilities and those with I access/functional needs other than schools within areas subject to protective actions. -. *

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Demonstration regarding implementation of protective actions'for special populations will be demonstrated by interview within each county EOC by local Human Services representatives and/or local EMA officials.

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• All participating counties, to include Appling, Jeff Davis, Tattnall, and. Toombs are in agreement with clarifications above.

I Critical Task: OROslsclwol officials implement protective actions for schools. (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1, J.10. c; d, e; g; Criterion 3.c.2).

I There are no;schools in Jeff Davis or Tattnall Counties within the Plant Hatch IO-mile emergency planning zone. School system interviews for Appling and Toombs Counties were I

conducted during their scheduled Staff Assistance Visit (SAV).

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Emergency Operations Center.,, , Emergency, Operations Center 259 West Parker Street Baxley, GA 31513 321 North West Broad Street Lyons, GA 30436 I

Date: February 16, 2017, Date: February 16, 2017 Time: 11 :00 AM Time: 8:30 AM I

• All participating counties, to include Appling; Jeff Davis~'Tattnall; and Toombs are in agreement with clarifications above. : - ,* 1

' ,* I Critical Task: Appropriate traffic and access control is established. Accurate instructions are provided to traffic and access control personnel. (NUREG-0654/FEMA REP-I, A.3; C.l, 4; J.10.g,j; Criterion 3.d.l).

• I Demonstration regarding traffic and access control will be demonstrnted by interview within each county EOC by law enforcement agency representatives and/or focal EMA officials.

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agreement with clarifications above.

A DNR Law Enforcement Officer will participate at the Tattnall County E'OC during the* -* ,.:t I exercise to discuss river clearance procedures. The DNR-LE Officer will have with him a trailered'boat and all necessary equipment to conduat river clearance .operations.

I This interview atthe Tattnall County EOC will be on behalf of all four Plant Hatch counties.

All participating counties, to include Appling, Jeff Davis, Tattnall, and Toombs are in I

agreement with clarifications above.

'j Critical Task: Impediments to evacuation are' identified and reso1ved. (NUREG-0654/FEMA I

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• All participating counties, to include Appling, Jeff Davis, Tattnall, and Toombs are in I agreement with clarifications above.

Core Capability:* Public Information and Warning - State/County EOCs, and JJC

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I Capability Target: Emergency Notification and Public Information Performance Measure: Sirens and the EAS system will be activated, if needed, .in a tim,ely manner to alert the general public along with waterway warning. Back up route alerting will I take place in case offailure of the primary alert and notification system.

Participant: State of Georgia

• I Critical Task: Activities associated with primary alerting and notification of the public are I completed in a timely manner following the initial decision by authorized offsite emergency officials to notify the public of an emergency situation.. The initial instl'l,lctional messageto the public must include as a minimum the elements required by current FEMA REP. (NUREG-I 0654/FEMA REP-1; E.5, 6, 7; Criterion 5.a.1)

• State of Georgia in agreement.

I Critical Task: OROs provide accurate emergency information and instructions to the public and the news media in a timely manner.* (NUREG-0654/FEMA REP-1, E.5, 7; G.3.a; G.4.a,*c; I Criterion 5.b.l)

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Appling, Jeff Davis; Tattnall, & Toombs Counties 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 I public must include as a minimum the elements required by current FEMA REP. (NUREG-0654/FEMA REP-1, E.5,'6, 7;.Criterion5.a.l) . ,

'I The Plant Hatch Emergency Planning Zone ANS is composed of a primary and back-up component. The primary component is an Outdoor Siren Warning,System: *The .back-up.

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Critical Task: Backup alert and notification of the public is completed within a reasonable time 1,

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).

I A demonstration, by interview, of the reverse 911 calling system, Code Red, will be provided in,eachEOC / Warning Point by local EMA personnel.

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• All participating counties, to include Appling, Jeff Davis, Tattnall, and Toombs are in agreement. I Critical Task: OROs provide accurate emergency information and instructions to the public and the news mediain a timelymanner. (NUREG-0654/FEMAREP-1, E.5, 7; G.3.a; G.4.a, c; Criterion-5. b.J ).

I Participating counties may deploy Public Information Officers (PIOs) to the Joint Information Center (JIC), located in Vidalia, Georgia. These individuals .will serve as ,

information liaisons between their respective county, the State of Georgia, and utility participants at the JIC.

• . j, County PI Os may choose to participate in press briefings or may choose to provide their county information to a State PIO for dissemination during a press briefing.

• Aff participating countiesi to* include Appling; Jeff Davis, Tattnall, and Toombs are in agreement with clarifications above.

Participalilts: Joint Information Center I

Critical Task: OROs use effective procedures to alert, notify, and mobilize emergency I personnel and activate facilities in a timely manner. (NUREG-0654/ FEMA REP-1, A. l .a, e; A.3, 4; C.l, 4, 6; D.4; E.1, 2; H.3, 4; Criterion 1.a.l), I Critical Task: At least two commtJnications systems are available, atleast one operates properly, and communication links are established and maintained with appropriate locations; II Communications capabilities are managed in support 0£ emergency operations. (NUREG-0654/,

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

I Critical Task: Equipment, maps, displays, dosimetry, Kl, and other supplies are sufficient to support emer;gep.cy operatiqns. (NUREG-0654/ FEMAREP-1; H.7, 10; 1.7; R, 9;-J.10.a, b, e; J.11, 1~; K3.a; K.5.b; Criterion 1.e.1)

Critical Task: .OROs provide:accurate:~mergencyinformation and instructions to the public and the news media in a timely manner. (NUREG-0654/FEMA REP-1, E.5, 7; G.3.a; G.4.a, c; Criterion 5.b.l).

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• State of Georgia in agreement.

All participating counties, to include Appling, Jeff Davis, Tattnall; and Toombs are in.

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I Core Capability: Environmental Response/Health and Safety I Definition: Ensure the availability of guidance and resources to: address all hazards including hazardous materials, acts of terrorism, and natural disasters in support of the responder operations and the affected communities. - ',. * , ,

• I Capability Target: Protective Action Decision Making I Performance Measure: OR Os 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 I plans/procedures, to authorize *emergency.worker 'exposure limits to be exceeded for specific missions. As appropriate, OR Os must demonstrate the capability to make decisions on the.

I distribution and administration ofKI as a protective measure for emergency workers:

Participants:

State of Georgia; Appling, Jeff Davis, Tattnall, & Toombs Counties I /. *1*

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 I place. for EWs,.including.provisions to authorize radiation exposure. in exc~ss of administrative limits or PAGs. (NUREG-0654/FEMA REP-1, C.6; J .1 O;e; f;. K.J.a; KA Criterion 2.a.l).

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• State of Georgia in agreement.

All participating counties, to include Appling, Jeff Davis, Tattnall, and Toombs are in agreement. * '

I Capability Target: Protective Action Implementation\

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I Performance Measure: ,OROs must demonstrate the capability to provide emergency-workers (including supplemental resources) wit,h the approprzate direct-reading and permanent record dosimetryj'dosimeter chargers, Kl, and instructions on the* use of these items.:,

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Participants:

Appling, Jeff Davis, Tattnall, & Toombs Counties I Critical Task: OROs issue appropriate dosimetry, KI, and prbcedures, and-n.1anage*radiologica.l' exposure to EW s in accordance with the plans/procedures. EWs periodically and 'at the end bf each mission read their dosimeters and record the readings on the appropriate exposure record or I chart. OROs maintain appropriate recordkeeping of the administration of KI to EWs. '-(NUREG--*

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

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This capability to be demonstrated during a RadiologiccJl l;'rotection Officer (RPO) Briefing to selected Emergency Workers at each County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The

.RPO briefing may be conducted out-of-sequence. I Participating em~rgency workers wilL be available following the RJ>O bri,efing to demonstrate, by interview, that they understand the directions and guidance given by the I RPO and how to operate the equipment and complete the paperwork they have been provided.

I If the GEMA RPO video is: used to augment the briefing, an RPO will be available to issue the materials and answer any questions.

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, .: *:, All participating counties, to include Appling, Jeff Davis, Tattnall, and Toombs are in agreement. -

I Critical Task: KI and appropriate instrµctions are available if 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/FEMA REP-1, ~._10.e,.f; I

Criterion 3.b.l).

The State of Georgia, to include local counties, does not issue KI to _the general publi~.

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• All participating counties, to include Appling,JeffDavis, Tattnall, and Toombs are,in agreement with clarifications above:

I Capability Target: Field-.Measurement .and Analysis I Performance Measure: OR Os must demonstrate the capability to deploy FMI's with the, equipment, methods,,and,expertise necessary to determine the location of airborne radiation and particulate deposition on the ground from an airborne plume.

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• State of Georgia I

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Critical Task: Field teams (two or more) are managed*to obtain sufficient information tol;ielp characterize the release and to control radiation exposure. (NUREG C.l; H.12; I.7, 8, 11;.J.10.a; Criterion 4.a.2).

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The State of Georgia will deploy two (2) Field Teams that are managed to obtain sufficient information to help characterize the release and to control radiation exposure. I The Field Team de*monstration is for training purposes onJy and will not be considered in the exe'rcise evaluation. I I

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• State of Georgia' in agreement with clarifications above.

I Critical Task: Ambient radiation measurements are made and recorded at appropriate locations, and radioiodine and particulate samples are collected. Teams will move to an appropriate low-I background location to determine whether any significant(as specified in the plan and/or.

procedures} amount of radioactivity has been collected on the sampling media. (NUREG C.1; 1.8, 9; H.12; J.10.a; Criterion 4.a.3).

I The State of Georgia will deploy two (2) Field Teams and equipment to determine the location of airborne radiation and particulate deposition on*the* ground from an airborne I plume.

This Field Team demonstration for training purposes only and wHJ not be considered in I the exercise evaluation.

• State of Georgia in agreement with clarifications above.

• I Capability Target: Support Operations and Facilities I Performance Measure: Radiological monitoring, decontamination, and registration facilities for evacuees andiemergeney workers must be set up and demonstrated as.they would be in an I 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 I 20 percent of the population within a 12-hour period,* this would include adequate space for evacuees' vehicles. A minimum ofsix (6) evacuees must be monitored per station using equipment and procedures specified in the plans/procedures. The monitoring sequences for I 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 monitoring I 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 I conducted by interview: . Provisions for separate showering and same-sex decontamfnation must be demonstrated or' explained. The staff must demonstrate provisions for limiting the spread of contamination; these provisions may be partially simulated to conserve resources.

'I In addition, for any evacuee and emergency worker found to be contaminated, procedures must be discussed concerning handling ofpotential contamination of vehicles and personal belongings.

I Participant: Appling County I Critical Task: Equipment, maps, displays, dosimetry, KI, and other supplies are suffieientto support emergency operations. (NUREG-0654 H.7, 10; 1.7, 8, 9; J.10.a, b, e;*J.11, 12; K.3,a;

• K.5.b; Criterion 1.e.1).

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• Appling County in agreement.

I Critical Task: OROs 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 I

appropriate exposure record or chart. Appropriate record-keeping of the administration of KI for emergency workers is maintained. (NUREG-0654 J.10.e, K.3.a, b, K.4; Criterion 3.a.1).

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• Appling County in agreement.

Critical Task: Kl.and*appiopriate instructions aremade available in case a decisicm to I

recomm:end.U:se of KI is macle. Apprbprfate'record*keeping ofthe*'administration of KI for institutionalized individuals and the general public is maintained. (NUREG-0654 J. l O.e, f; Criterion 3. b. l ).

I The State of Georgia, to include local counties, does not issue KI to the general public.

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• Appling County in agreement with clarifications above.

Critical Task: The reception center facility has appropriate space, adequate tesources, arid I

trained personnel to provide monitoring,,decontamirtati'on, and registration of evacuees*.:

(NUREG-0654 A.3; C.4; J.10.h; J.12; Criterion 6.a.1) .

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• Appling County in agreement.

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Critical Task: The facility/ORO has adequate procedures and resources to accomplish I

monitoring and decontamination of emergency workers and their equipment and vehicles (NURE~-0654 K.5.a, b; Criterion 6.b.1). I Appling County will conduct the following FEMA evaluated exercises but-bf-sequence.

I Emergency Vehicle Decon* 1 Reception Center/Congregate Care Wednesday,'.August 2, 2017 9:00 am

. Wednesday, Aogust 2, 2017' 1 :oo pm:

I Appling County High School Appling County High School

• 482 Blackshear Highway Baxley, GA 482 Bfackshear Highway Baxley, GA I

• Appling County in agreement with clarifications above. I Core Capability: Situational Assessment Definition*:* Provide a:11 decision makers with decision-refovant information regarding the nature I

and extent of the hazard, any cascading effects, and the status of the response.

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• 2017 Hatch Nuclear Plant I Capability Target: Protective Action Decision Making Performance Measure: OROs must have the capability to independently project integrated I dose from projected or actual dose rates.and compare these estimates to the PAGs: OROs must, have the capability to choose, among a range ofprotective actions, those .most appropriate in a given emergency.. 1 I

Participants:

State of Georgia DNR-Environmental Radiation Program I Critical Task: Appropriate PARs are based on available information on plant conditions,field monitoring data, apd licensee and ORO dose projecti,ons, as well as knowledge of onsite and.

ojfsite environmental cond,itions. (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1, I.JO; Supp. 3; Criterion I 2.b.1). *,,

• State of Georgia in agreement with clarifications above.

I Core Capability: Critical Transportation I Definition: Provide transportation (including infrastructure access and accessible transportation services) for response priority objectiv~s, i:o.cluding the evacuation of people and animals, and.

the delivery of vital response personnel, :equipment, and services into the affected areas.

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

I Participant: Appling .and Toombs Counties Critical Task: OROs/School officials implement protective actions for schools. (NUREG-0654/

I FEMA REP-,1, J.lO;c.,, d, e, g; Criterion 3:c.2),,

There are no schools in Jeff Davis.or Tattnall Counties within the Plant Hatc,h 10-mile I emergency planning zone:* Schoa,lsystem int~rviews for Appling anq Toombs Countie~ were conducted during their scheduled Staff As,sistance Visit (SAV).

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Emergency Operations Center

. ., Toombs County:

'\ Emergency Operations Center 259 West Parker Street 321 North West Broad Street I Baxley, GA 31513 Date: February 16, 2017 Lyons, GA 30436, Date: February 16, 2017 Time: 11 :00 AM Time: 8:30 AM I

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• AJJ participating erounties,to include Applh1g ap.d Tqombs are in agreementwith .

clarifications above.

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Core Capability: On-Scene Security and Protection I

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 atypical response personnel engaged in lifesaving and life-sustaining I

operations.

Capability Target: Protective Action Implementation I

Performance Measur~: Demonstrate -the capability rta select, establish and staff traffic control and access points; identify and resolve impediments to evacuation; distribute dosimetry and KI; I

and implement and manage EW exposure control.

Participants:

Appling, Jeff Davis, Tattnall, & Toombs Counties I

Critical Task: Equipment, maps, displays, monitoring instruments, dosimetry, KI, and other supplies are sufficient to support emergency operations. (NUREG-0654,H.7, 10; l:;7, 8, 9; J.10.a, I

b, e; J.11, 12; K.3.a; K.5.b; Criterion Le.I).

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• All participating counties, to include Appling, JeffDavis;:fattnall, and Toombs are in I

agreement with clarifications above. . : * .. 1, ..

• Critical Task: OROs issue appropriate dosimetry, KI, and procedures, and.manage radiological I

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. OROs maintain appropriate recordkeeping of the administration of KI to EWs. (NUREG-I 0654 J.10.e, K.3.a, b, K.4; Criterion 3.a.l)

• All participating counties, to include Appling, Jeff Davis, Tattnall, and Toombs are in I

agreement with clarifications above.

I Critical Task: Appropriate traffic and access control is established. Accurate instructions are provided to traffic and access control personnel. (NUREG-0654 A.3; 8.1, 4;*J.10.g,j; Criterion 3.d.1).

River clearance demonstration to be conducted by interview during the exercise at the Tattnall County Emergency Operations Center, located in Reidsville, GA. A DNR:LE I officer will provide a boat and all required equipment for river clearance operations.

This demonstration at the Tattnall County EOC will meet the river clearance demo:11stration I

requirement for Appling County, Jeff Davis County, Tattnall County, and Toombs C(!mnty.

• All participating counties, to include Appling, Jeff Dav,is, Tattnall, and Toombs are in I

agreement with clarifications above.

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I After Action Report 2017 HatGh Nuclear Plant I Critical Task: Impediments to evacuation are id~p.tified and resolved~ (NUREG-"0654 })0.k; Criterion 3 .d.2)

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• All participating counties, to include Appling, Jeff Davis, Tattnall, and Toombs are in ' ,

• agreement with clarifications above. * (,

I Core Capability: Mass Care

.:.:.... i,.,, .*, ' '*1 Definition: Provide life-sustaining and human services to the affected population, to include I hydration, feeding, sheltering, temporary 1housing; evacuee support; reunification,':and *

• distribution of emergency supplies.

,I Capability Target: Support Operations/ Facilities I

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

Participant -Appling County I Critical Task: Managers of congregate care facilities demonstrate that the centers have resources*to provide*services arld 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.6.c.l). ; *, *

• I TheAppling County High School has been approved as an American'Red Cross Certified Shelter.

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Appling County will conduct the following FEMA evaluated exercise out-of-sequence.

I Reception Center I Congregate Care

\Vednesday,August2,2017 1:00 pm ~*.= : ;.

I . Appling County High School 482 Blackshear Highway Baxley, GA I /I'

• Appling County in-agreement with clarifications above.

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• Core Capability: Public Health and Medical Services:

Definition: Provide lifesaving medical treatment via Emergency ,Medical Services *and related I operations and avoid additional disease and injury by providing targeted public health, medical and behavioral health support, and products to all affected populations.

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Participants:

Appling County EMA, Appling County EMS, Appling Healthcare System I

Critical Task: Equipment, maps, displays, dosimetry, Kl, and other supplies are sufficient to support emergency operations. (NUREG-0654/ FEMA REP-1, H.7, 10; 1.7, 8, 9; J.10.a, b, e; I

J.11, 12; K.3.a; K.5.b; Criterion l.e.l).

Critical Task: OROs issue appropriate dosimetry, Kl, and procedures, and manage radiological I

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. Appropriate record-keeping of the administration of KI for I

emergency workers is maintained. (NUREG-0654 J.10.e, K.3.a, b, K.4; Criterion 3.a.l).

Critical Task: The facility/ORO has the appropriate space, adequate resources, and trained I

personnel to provide transport, monitoring, decontamination, and medical services to contaminated injured individuals. (NUREG-0654 /FEMA REP-I, F.2; H.10; K.5.a, b; L.1, 4; Criterion 6.d.1 ).

• I Appling County will conduct the following FEMA evaluated out-of-sequence exercise. lj Medical Services Drill Thursday, September 28, 2017 1! I 8:00 am Appling County EMS - 471 Fair St, Baxley, GA Appling Healthcare,- 163 E. Tollison Street Baxley, GA I

• Appling County in agreement with clarifications above. I I

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