ML20092E276
| ML20092E276 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Catawba  |
| Issue date: | 05/09/1984 |
| From: | Johari Moore, Pugh J NORTH CAROLINA, STATE OF, SOUTH CAROLINA, STATE OF |
| To: | Woodard G Federal Emergency Management Agency |
| References | |
| I-EP-032, I-EP-32, OL, NUDOCS 8406220363 | |
| Download: ML20092E276 (3) | |
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Dear P.r. Woodard:
A full participation emergency preparedness exercise will be conducted at the Catawba Nuclear Station near Rock Hill, South Carolina on February 15-16, 1984.
The exercise will consist of a simulated accident at Catawba which will escalate to a general emergency and involve planned response and recovery actions by North and South Carolina.
During the simulated emergency, an off-site radiological release will occur and require responses by off-site personnel.
In accordance with NUREG 0654, the objectives of this exercise for North and South Carolina are as follows:
North and South Carolina 1.
To test and assess the initiation and implementation of South Carolina's and North Carolina's plans and organizations with respect to a radiological emergency at the Catawba Nuclear Station.
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To test the ability of South Carolina and North Carolina to assess the impact of a radiological emergency on the public
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To test the Emergency Operations Center with respect tc:
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Adequacy of facilities to support operations under a.
emergency conditions.
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Interface of the organization components.
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Adequacy cf resource materials to assist in decisicn-making anf in implementation decisions, d.
Afeguacy cf communications systems to maintain c ntact with other compenents cf the emergency response system.
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To test the ability of the off-site radiological moni:cring program tc accurately determine the public danger and insti-tute appr:priate protective actions.
The following items will also be tested:
Manpcwer and resource activation and development.
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Adequacy of radiological monitoring equipment.
Adequacy of the communications system.
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Decontamination procedures.
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To test the ability of the states to establish and direct a News Media Center for the dissemination of public informa-tion.
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To test the ability of the state to direct and compel avac-uation.
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re-entry procedures, including the protective actions needed for the, Ingestion Pathway EPZ.
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To test the statellaw enforcement capabilities to secure I
evacuated areas, direct traffic, and reduce / mitigate crime I
under extreme circumstances.
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Effect rumor control.
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To test decision-making related to emergency action levels.
York, Mecklenburo and Gaston Counties To test and evaluate the operations of the York, Mecklenburg and Gaston Counties Emergency Operations Center.
The specific compo-nents tested will include:
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Adequacy of facilities to support operations under emergency conditions.
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Interface of the various organizational components.
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Adequacy of resource materials to assist in decision-making and carrying out protective action recommendations.
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Adequacy of communications systems to maintain contact with county responders and other Emergency Operations Centers.
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Ability of the counties to Alert and Notify the'public.
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County radiological monitoring capabilities in support t:
Radiological Health Personnel and at Shelters.
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Emergency Welfare Service capabilities available to asrirt evacuees.
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Radiological emergency medical care available to evacuees and to utility personnel as negotiated in Letters of Agreement.
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County law enforcement capabilities to secure evacuated areas, direct traffic, and reduce / mitigate crime under extreme circumstances.
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Effect rumor control.
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Test county fire and medical support on-site and off-site.
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Test sheltering capabilities of affected and host countics in North Carolina.
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Test sheltering capabilities of host counties in South Carolina.
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