ML18302A131

FEMA - Wolf Creek After Action Report/Improvement Plan Drill Date - August 15, 2018, Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program

ML18302A131
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Site:	Wolf Creek
Issue date:	09/24/2018
From:	US Dept of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency
To:	Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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Wolf Creek Generating Station After Action Report/

Improvement Plan Drill Date - August 15, 2018 Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program Published Sep tember 24, 2 01 8

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• Wolf Creek Generating Station After Action Repo~t/Improvement Plan Published EXECUTIVE

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.......................................... :........................................................... 5 SECTION 1: EXERCISE OVERVIEW ................... -. ................................................ 6 1.1 Exercise Details ..........................*.........*:.*........*................. :.... :............................... ; .......... 6 1.2 Exercise Planning Team Leadership ................................................................................ 6 1.3 Participating Organizations ............................................................................................. 7 SECTION 2: EXERCISE DESIGN

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2.1 Exercise Purpose and Design .............. : ........................................................................... 8 2.2 Exercise Objectives, Capabilities and Activities .............................................................. 8 2.3 Scenario Summary ......................................................................................................... 9 SECTION 3: ANALYSIS OF CAPABILITIES ................................................ :...................... 10 3.1 Exercise Evaluation and Results .................................................................................. :.. 10 3;2 Summary Results of E?(ercise Evaluation ...................-.................................................... 10 3.3 Criteria Evaluation Summaries ....................................................... ; ....... ;....................... 12 3.3.1 Risk Jurisdictions .................................................................................................... 12 3.3.1.1 Coffey County Emergency Medical Services 3.3.1.2 Coffey County Hospital SECTION 4: CONCLUSION .......................................................... , ...................................... 13 APPENDIX A: DRILL EVALUATORS AND TEAM LEADERS ........................................... 14 APPENDIXB: ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ......................................................... 15 3

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Wolf-Creek Generating Station EXECUTIVE

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On August 15, 2018, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) evaluated a medical services drill in the plume exposure pathway emergency planning zone (EPZ) around the Wolf Creek Generating Station (WCGS). The purpose of the medical services drill was to assess the ability of offsite agencies in responding to a radiological emergency involving a simulated medical injury to a person with radiological contamination. These events were held in accordance with FEMA policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local radiological emergency response plans and procedures.

The previous medical drill at this site was conducted on October 4, 2017. The qualifying emergency preparedness exercise was conducted on November 7, 1984.

FEMA wishes to acknowledge the efforts of all who participated in and supported the drill including the State of Kansas, and the risk jurisdiction of Coffey County. The staff of the utility should also be commended for their work on the scenario development and drill preparation.

Protecting the public health and safety is the full-time job of some of the medical drill participants and an additional assigned responsibility for others. Still, others have willingly sought this responsibility by volunteering to provide vital emergency services to their community. The cooperation and teamwork of all the participants was evident during this medical drill. Thanks to all who participated in this community service.

The State and local organizations demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them. There were no Level I or Level 2 fmdings or planning issues identified as a result of this medical drill There were no open fmdings to be corrected from the previous medical drill 5

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Wolf Creek Generating Station SECTION 1: EXERCISE OVERVIEW 1.1 Exercise Details Exercise Name Wolf Creek Generating Station Type of Exercise Drill Exercise Date August 15, 2018 Program*

Department of Homeland Security.LFEMA Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program Scenario Type .

Radiological Em~rgency 1.2 Exercise Planning Team Leadership Jeff Clark Technological Hazards ~rogram Spec_iaJist FEMA 11224 Hohnes Road Kansas City, MO, 64131 (816) 283-7946 jeffrey.clark3@fema.dhs.gov Devan Tucking-Strickler Interim Technological Hazards Section Chief Kansas Division of. Emergency Management Kansas Adjutant Generars Department 2800 SW Topeka Blvd Topeka; KS, 66611 (785)" 646-1394 devan.n. tucking.nfg@mailmil Jason Meinholdt Exercise Controller Kansas Department of Health & Environment Environmental Specialist Emergency Preparedness Program 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 130 6

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Wolf Creek.Generating Station Topeka, KS, 66612 785-296-8293 jason.meinholdt@ks.gov Cathy Autrey Utility Representative Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation Lead Emergency Plannin_g Technologist P.O. Box411 Burlington, KS, 66839 (620) 364-8831 maautre@wcnoc.com 1.3 Participating Organm1tions Agencies and organizations of the following jurisdictions _part;i~ipated r the Wolf Creek Generating Station medical drill:

Risk Jurisdictions Coffey County Emergency Medical Services Coffey County Hospital Coffey County Emergency Management Director **

Private Organizations Wolf Creek Generating Station

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Wolf Creek Generating Station SECTION 2: EXERCISE DESIGN

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2.1 Exercise Purpose and Design Wolf Creek Generating Station (WCGS) Emergency Plan describes WCGS's capability to respond effectively to a radiological emergency at the site, and provides ~ detailed description. of WCGS's interaction with FederaL State, and local government agencies as well as private organizations: The Emergency Plan provides' for continuous emergency preparedness including the conduct of ainiual exercises and preparatory drills.

The purpose of the August 15, 2918, medical drill was to activate and evaluate portions of the Coffey County emergency plans* and associated *implementing procedures, in accordance with 44 CFR 350. Further, this drill tested the'WCGS emergency response community's ability to assess*

and respond to emergency conditions and coordinate efforts with .other agencies for protection of the heahh and safety of th~ public. The cond~ct and evaluation of this drill* provided additional '

training for emergency response organization l?ersonnel and a means to further enhance WCGS emergency response capapility:

The scenario was utilized by the drill controllers/evaluators as the control mechanism for the conduct of the medical drill WCGS Emergency Planning personnel developed the scenario with input from Kansas Department of Health and Environment staff and was reviewed and approved by FEMA Region VII.

2.2 Exercise Objectives, Capabilities and Activities Wolf Creek Generating Station (WCGS) exercises and drills are conducted to test and provide the opportunity to evaluate emergency plans, associated implementing procedures, facilities, and equipment. This medical drill tested the WCGS offsite response organizations' ability to assess and respond to emergency conditions as well as coordinate efforts with other agencies for protection of the health and safety of the public.

The WCGS Emergency Preparedness Exercise & Drill Program objectives are based on the Federal requirements delineated in 44 CFR 350, as well as on the priorities and procedures detailed in the emergency preparedness plans for the State of Kansas and Coffey County.

Additional guidance provided in NUREG-0654, NUREG-0696, and NUREG-0737, was utilized in developing these objectives.

The objective of this medical services drill was to test the implementation of the plans and procedures of participating agencies, along with the capability of these agencies to conduct operations in accordanc~ with these plans. This objective is further defmed by the criteria evaluated for each participating location.

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Wolf Creek Generating Station The medical drill included participation by Coffey County Emergency Medical Services and Coffey County Hospital A summary of the specific criteria evaluated for each of.the participating orgaruzations is listed in Table 3.1.

• 2.3 Scenario Summary The following is the scenario provided by Wolf Creek Generating Statio~ (WCGS) and approved*

by Department of Homeland Security/FEMA for use during the medical services drill which took place on August 15, 2018.

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The patient is a .45 year-old male. resident of Coffey County who Jives within the. affected area of .

the evacuation orders.,. Aplant r~clloactive rel~~s~ is in progress, * ** * *

• This man and his friend evacuated from the area and "'.ent to the Reception Center.

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Upon arriving at the parking* lot, the man opens ~p .his trunk to retrieve his belmgings and the wind blows the trunk lid down hitting him hard in the area of his right cla~cle (collarbone).

Patient originated from, affecJed area, therefore possibility ofradioactive contatnination exists.

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Contamination levels upon initial monitoring are 30,0_00 cpm on right Jc;>rehead area and 1,000 cpm on the patient's right arm.

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SECTION 3: ANALYSIS OF CAP ABILITIES 3.1 Exercise Evaluation and Results Contained in this section are the results and findings of the evaluation of all jurisdictions and functional entities that participated in the August 15, 2018, out-of-sequence medical services drill.

• The drill tested the offsite emergency response capabilities of state and local governments in the 10-mile plume. emergency planning zone surrounding .the.Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station.

Each jurisdiction and functional entity was evaluated on the basis ofits demonstration of the criferia delineated in FEMA's Radiological Emergency Preparedness Piogram*Mamiai dated .

January 2016.

• 3.2 Summary Results of Exercise Evaluation Table 3.1 presents all the exercise criteria which were successfully demonstrated during this medical ~ill, at all 15articipating jurisdictions a11d functional entities. Exercise criteria are listed.

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M-Met (No Findings *assessed and no unresolvec:f Findings froin prior exercises)*

1- Level 1 Finding 'assessed 2-: Level 2 Finding assessed P - Planning Issues N - Not Demonstrated

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• 2el EW E,xp. Control Implem~ntation ., . ,:' : 3at M M KI Public/lnstitut10nalized 3bl I' AD Imp. Disabled/Functional Nee_ds 3cl PAD Imp. Schools 3c2 T ACP Establishment Jdl Impediments to Evacuation 3d2 Implementatlonoflngestion PADs 3el Ingestion Strategies and Information 3e2 Imp. ofRRR Decisions 3fl

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Field Team Management 4a2 Field Team.Operations 4a3 Field Team Sampling 4bl Laboratory Operations 14cl lmt!al Alert & Notificat10n 5al RESERVED 5a2 Backup Alert & Notification 5a3 Exception Area Alerting 5a4 Subsequent Public Intormat10n 5bl fSupport 0pera.tionsll'"acil~ties -~ . .* ,.,

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3. 3 Criteria Evaluation Summaries

• 3.3.1 Risk Jurisdictions 3.3.Ll Coffey County Emergency Medical Services Coffey County Emergency Medical Services is .located in Burlington, Kansas. All three criteria were adequately demonstrated in accordance with the plans, procedures and extent of play agreement.

Personnel demonstrated excellent awareness and cqntamination control throughout the demonstration'. Staff followed procedures for patient assessment and transport.

In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:

a. MET~ l.e.l, 3.a. l, 6.d.l

b. LEVEL 1 FINDINGS:.None

c. LEVEL2 FINDINGS: None

d. PLAN ISSUES: None

e. NOTDEMONSTRATED: None

f. PRIORISSUES -RESOLVED: None

g. PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 3.3.1.2 Coffey County Hospital Coffey County Hospital is located in Burlington, Kansas. All three criteria were adequately demonstrated in accordance with the plans, procedures and extent of play agre(?ment.

Hospital* staff displayed excellent teamwork in setting up the REA and the Buffer Nurse kept communication open throughout the drill Emergency Room staff were extremely cautio~ not to spread contamination and executed an excellent decontamination .demonstration.

In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is .as follows:

a. MET: l.e.1, 3.a.1, 6.d.1

b. LEVEL 1 FINDINGS: None

c. LEVEL 2 FINDINGS: None

d. PLAN ISSUES: None*

e. NOTDEMONSTRATED: None

f. PRIORISSUES -RESOLVED: None

g. PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 12

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Mter Action Report/Improvement Plan Wolf Creek Generating Station SECTION 4: CONCLUSION Based on the results of the August 15, 2018, medical services drill, the offsite radiological emergency response plans and preparedness for the State of Kansas and affected local jurisdictions are deemed adequate to provide reasonable assurance that appropriate measures can be taken to protect the health and safety of the public in the event of a radiological emergency.

Therefore, 44 CFR Part 350 approval of the offsite radiological emergency response plans and preparedness for the State of Kansas, site-specific to the Wolf Creek Generating Station, will remain in .effect.

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Wolf Creek Generating Station APPENDIX A: DRILL EVALUATORS AND TEAM LEADERS DATE: 08/15/2018 SITE: Wolf Cre_ek Generating Station i ; ..

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Coffey County Emergency Medical Services Greg Voss FEMAR7 Coffey County Hospital Jeff Clark FEMAR7 14

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Wolf Creek Generating Station APPENDIX B: ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS I Acronym *Description CFR Code of Federal Regulations CPM Counts Per Minute DHS Department of Homeland Security .

DRD Direct Reading Dosimeter EMS Emergency Medical Service EPZ Emergency Planning Zone EW Emergency Worker FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency KDEM Kansas Division of Emergency Management KDHE Kansas Department of Health & Environment REA Radiological Emergency Area WCGS Wolf Creek Generating Station 15