ML19220C558
| ML19220C558 | |
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| Site: | Crane  |
| Issue date: | 04/02/1979 |
| From: | Wilcox W HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPT. OF |
| To: | Watson J PRESIDENT OF U.S. & EXECUTIVE OFFICES |
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| NUDOCS 7905110227 | |
| Download: ML19220C558 (3) | |
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Honorable Jack Watson /Ch MEMORANDUM FOR:
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Report No. 4 - Three Mile Island the Nuclear Regulatory Cenunission announced At noon today, that the size of the hydrogen bubble on the reactor hasIt is now about one-tw diminished considerably.
to 50 cubic feet.
original size - down from 850 cubic feetthe situation as Dr. Denton of the NRC characteri cd te make a decision
" cautiously optimistic" and said the need on evacuation is "much further out on time."
This morning the lead Federal of ficial and other Federal Governor Scranton t.a discuss represen*:atives met with Lt.
the three evacuation options (5, 10 and 20 identified and evaluateand to review the list of unmet needs by the State that would be necessary should an evacuation be mile plans) to reduce Governor Scranton emphasized the need cvacuation based on the level ordered.
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the time required to carry outrequested the State and Federal of current plans and has in reducing the tine / space agencies to make a maximum effortbe discussed again this evening The matter will Director, State Council of factors.
at 6:00 p.m.
Colonel Henderson, instructed to focus Civil Defense in Pennsylvania, was 10 mile evacuation option and not to discount heavily on the this time, the Governor is weighing the 20 mile plan.
Atinitiating a precautionary evacuation the implications of indicated his decision of elderly and ill persons and has will be forthecming within the next 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.
to the list of unmet needs, it was generally these resources should be located and earmarked With respect should be accomplished agreed that for movement.
However, no movement at this time.
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Currently, FDAA, in conjunction with CSA, is conducting an evaluation of the Emmitsburg site for possible se as a forward Emergency Operating Center (ECC).
Indications are that within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> skc3cton communications and life support services could be operational to initially support 200 people, and within 48 hours5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br /> 400 could supported.
Should activation of the Emmitsburg facility be necessary, specific support r equirements have been identified and Included passed to the National Military Command Center.
in this operation would be such things as food service, transportation of Federal agencies from the Harrisburg area (since there is currently a trucking strikc) and the provision of security and other logistical support.
is my understanding that State of ficials have expressed It some concern about Federal agencies moving to Emmitsburg should the need arise.
They would prefer the Federal agencies remain with them in the State and I am weighing this carefully.
Petroleum support plans have been drawn up in the event of an evacuation.
Anticipated main evacuation routes will bc I-83, 81, 283 and 76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike), along with routes 22, 322, 422, 30, 11 and 15.
County and State include all these routes.
If an evacuation is ordered plans the main suppliers will be asked to increase their allocations to service stations along these routes and to increase their tanker fleets from local terminals and those further away.
Police will provide escort for these tankers and State weight variances will be secured.
Stations owned by companies, but closed due to evacuations by their personnel, will be opened with management and Pennsylvania Military Af fairs (National Guard) personnel.
In response to their request, all major suppliers will be given maximum notification.
Specifically, AMOCO has a full terminal at Mechanicsburg and has provided advanced loads to dealers.
Exxon has provided an extra 150,000 gallons to turnpike stations, though they are limiting sales to SS.00 to stretch existing supplies.
The American National Red Cross advises that 31,000 blankets are available at New Windsor, Maryland with 17,000 already loaded on trucks.
6,600 blankets are being shipped from New York to Philadelphia, with 1,858 already stockpiled in Philadelphia.
As a result, there is still a shortfall of 542 blankets.
In regard to cots, 4,375 are stockpiled in Philadelphia, 3,346 are being shipped frem New York and 4,000 from Dayton, Ohio to Philadelphia.
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With 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> would still leave a shortfall of 28,279 cots.
l notice, Red Cross could make available an additionabringi Red Cross 3,279 cota, With threc days notico, with 25,000 still needed.
though 18,000 could make available an additional 7,000 cots, fulfill the State's require-more would still be needed to that it has 150 nurses on The Red Cross advises in the three metropolitan areas of Philadelphia, coordination in ments.
alert In the meantime, New York and Daltimore.
to the requirements is underway with respect facilitics and doctors.
Harrisburg for ambulancos, aircraft, incubator held Today, Mr. Gordon Vickery, Acting Director of FEMA,a are or will be a part of the new organization.
the technical aspects for a complete briefing on situation at Three Mile.Tsland from the Nuclear I arranged Regulatory Commission and subscqucntly briefed the Acting of the that Director and others on those planned Federal actionsF Attachment Late Entry-3:45 p.m.
Lead Federal Official's I have just been advised by the the number of ambulances has increased Offico that the State 183,200 as part of their 440 and number of blankots to tolist of unmet needs.
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