ML20151W049
| ML20151W049 | |
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| Site: | Browns Ferry  |
| Issue date: | 08/10/1988 |
| From: | Mccoy F NRC OFFICE OF SPECIAL PROJECTS |
| To: | White S TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY |
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| NUDOCS 8808230207 | |
| Download: ML20151W049 (2) | |
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SUBJECT:
FEMA FINAL REPORT ON THE BROWNS FERRY EXERCISE OF NOVEMBER 4, 1987 Enclosed is a copy of the report by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant emergency exercise conducted on November 4, 1987. As indicated in the report, FEMA identified no deficiencies. However, a total of eight findings were determined to require corrective actions, including three in Limestone County (concerning training and equipment for radiological monitoring teams), one in Lawrence County (concerning siren activation signals), three in Morgan County (concerning training and equipment for certain emergency response personnel), and one in Madison County (concerning radiological monitoring of evacuees entering the reception center). In Section IV of the enclosed report, FEMA also identified 33 areas recommended for improvement. We encourage you to assist the appropriate organizations in resolving the weaknesses identified by FEMA. Resolution of these items should be completed prior to the next full-scale emergency preparedness exercise. We also encourage you to work closely with the State and counties in the development of a scenario for the next full-scale exercise that will effectively test the areas in which the above items were identified. Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated. Sincerely, Frank R. McCoy, Assistant Director for Inspection Programs TVA Projects Division Office of Special Projects
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Exercise Report for the November 4,1987, Exercise of the Offsite Radiological Dnergency Preparedness Plans for the Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant ; l Attacned is one copy of the Exercise Report for the Novenber 4,1987, j full-participation joint exercise of the offsite radiological emergency preparedness plans for the Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant. We Browns ) Ferry Nuclear Power Plant is located in Limestone County, Alabama, along l the Tennessee River, approximately 30 miles west of the City of I Huntsville. We State of Alabama, and Limestone, Lauderdale, Lawrence, I and mrgan Counties, which are located in the 10-mile pitzne energency i planning zone, participated in the exercise. We exercise report, dated February 24,1988, was subnitted by Begion IV of the Bederal Dnergency . Management Ac'ency (FDiA) and includes the ccmnents resulting frcm the l Regional Assistance Ocmnittee review. 1 Here were no deficiencies identified as a result of this exercise. he I report identifies eight areas requiring corrective action in Section III, I as well as several areas reccmnended for inprovement in Section IV. FDiA Region IV staff will furnish a copy of this exercise report to the State of Alabana and request a schedule of corrective actions. Region IV will assure ccurpletion by the State of the necessary corrective actions. Based on the results of the exercise, the Alabama State and local i offsite radiological emergency preparedness 10 adequate to provide l reasonable amourance that appropriate measures can be taken offsite to protect the health and safety of the public in the event of an accident at the Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant. If you have any questions, please contact me at 646-2871. Attachnent As Stated
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TABLE OF CONTENTS - 1 EAEA ! I. EXERCISE
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l ! II. DETAILED DISCUSSION 2 State of Alabama 2 i i State Emergency Operations Center 2-Radiation Control Agency 3 l Central Emergency Operations Canter (CEOC) 4 l 1 Radiological Laboratory 5' l Radiological Field Monitoring Teams 6 Near Site Media Center 10 Public Info. & Evacuation Route Identification 11 Lauderdale County 12 Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
- 12 Other Activities 13 Lawrence County 14 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) 14 Other Activities 15 Limestone County 17 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) 17 Other Activities 18 Moroan County 19 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) 19 Other Activities 20 Madison County (Most) 23 .
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The full participation joint exercise of the off-site plans and preparedness for the Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant was conducted on November 4, 1987. The exercise was evaluated by a team of 24 Federal evaluators representing six Federal agencies. ; Upon termination of the Plume Exposure portion of the exercise, a , partial Ingestion Pathway exercise was conducted and evaluated. I The evaluation was based on NUREG-0654-FEMA-REP-1,-Rev. 1, i "Criteria for Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological l Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness in Support of Nuclear J Power Plants". The Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant, operated by the Tennessee , Valley Authority, is located in Limestone County, epproximately l ten miles northwest of the City of Decatur, Alabama, on the ' Tennessee River. The station has three boiling water reactors, each capable of producing 1,065 megawatts of electricity. The State of Alabama activated its State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Radiological Control Agency offices in i Montgomery, and tha State Central EOC in Decatur. Lauderdale, I Lawrence, Limestone, and Morgan Counties, all within the Plume Exposure EPZ, and Madison County, a host county, fully activated their EOCs and their emergency response organizations. The Ingaation Pathway EPZ includes those counties listed and Blount, Colbert, Cullman, Franklin, Jackson, Marion, Marshall, and Winston Counties in Alabama; and Giles, Lawrence, Lincoln, Marshall, Maury, and Wayne Counties in Tennessee. The exercise included the following major participants: Alabama Radiation Control Agency Alabama Emergency Management Agency Tennessee Valley Authority All objectives of the exercise were accomplished and no NUREG-0654-FEMA-REP-1 deficiencies were identified. There were however, nine areas requiring corrective action identified, and several areas recommended for improvement. The requirements and recommendntions are listed in sections III and IV of this report.
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II. DETAILED DISCUSSION 3 State of Alabama State Emercency Operations Center - (Montaomervi The State EOC is located at the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) Headquarters in Montgomery. The EOC was congested, but the staff made the best possible use of the space. The communications room was isolated from the operations area and only authorized personnel were allowed in. Activation and staffing of the EOC was accomplished promptly. The EOC was effectively managed by the Deputy Director, Alabama Emergency Management Agency. The staff were knowledgeable of their duties and performed well. The EOC Director kept the staff informed through briefings, and all important information was promptly posted on a status board. Representatives from the Governor's Press Secretary's Office were at the EOC and issued press releases on the incident at Browns Ferry until the Central EOC (CEOC) was activated. At 8:15 a.m. the State EOC received notification of a Site Area Emergency. Radiological Health, at 8:17 a.m., informed AEMA of the order to notify the public. This order was transmitted to all county governments at 8:20 a.m. A message was received at 8:24 a.m. from the counties stating that the public notification system had been activated. When the State EOC was notified of the Site Area Emergency, the staff began the call-up procedures to have representatives from other agencies report to the EOC. Offices represented at the EOC included: the Governor's Office, Governor's Press Secretary, Public Safety, Agriculture and Industries, Public Health, Environmental Management, Military, Human Resources, Conservation 1 and Natural Resources and the Highway Department. At 9:10 a.m. the EOC Director briefed these agencies on the situation. The Central EOC was activated at 9:20 a.m. and assumed control five minutes later. The State EOC remained operational to support the CEOC and to respond to situations outside the EPZ related to the earthquake.
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Deficiencies: None. . I Areas Resuirino Corrective Action: None. l Areas Recommended for Imorovement: None. I Radiation Control Acency - (Montaemerv) I At 5:40 a.m. the initial notification of the Alert status was received from TVA. Because of the condensed time frame, team i direction and communication personnel were prepositioned. Additional support personnel were activated in response to the scenario. Initial notifications at Alert, and follow-up notifications at Site Area Emergency and General Emergency were accomplished by following checklists and SOP's. All calls were made promptly and in an appropriate sequence. Communications via telephone with TVA, AEMA, and when setting up the CEOC in Decatur, were adequate. Hard-copy follow-up messages with AEMA (Montgomery) and the CEOC were generally adequate, but in several instances transmission was slow because of the volume of messages. 1 The Radiation Control operation in Montgomery was appropriately staffed, and personnel were knowledgeable of their responsibilities. Protective action recommendations were coordinated promptly with TVA, State Health officials, and AEMA. When communications with the CEOC were established, copies of all messages were telefaxed to the CEOC so personnel there would be fully aware of what had occurred. This practice continued until the CEOC assumed control. Deficiencies: None. Areas Recuirina Corrective Action: None. Areas Recommended for Imorovement:
- 1. Consider the possible revision of procedures to allow for direct communication between radiation control and the counties for the initial activation of the public alert and notification system.
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I Central Emercency Operations Center (CEOC) - (Decatur) l 1 Alabama Emeroency Manacement Acency - At 9:20 a.m. the CEOC staff l assumed control of State activities. A roster of names and phone i numbers provided evidence of the ability to provide a second shift. The Director of Operations efficiently managed the operation and demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the emergency programs. He kept the CEOC staff informed by conducting several briefings. Plans and checklists were used by the staff, and written message handling was efficient. The facility provided resources to support extended operations. Maps were posted and status boards were updated as significant events occurred, i l A dedicated telephone line was used as the primary means of l communication between State and local officials to advise them of l protective actions, significant events, and public information ! needs. Commercial telephones and VHF radio were used as back-ups. Radiation Control - Briefings of Radiation Control personnel were effectively conducted by the Dose Assessment Team Leader. Information concerning plant status was reviewed and confirmed before actual use for decision-making. The staff effectively I utilized checklists and maps during the exercise. j The status boards were kept current with emergency classifications, protective action recommendations, plant status, and projected dose information. Several TVA personnel were assigned to the State CEOC to coordinate with representatives of the State Health Department. The TVA representatives provided effective direction and control to the TVA field monitoring teams, and also provided liaison with the State. The TVA liaison staff at the CEOC was effective and kept the State representatives current on plant conditions. This liaison facilitated close coordination in the development and implementation of appropriate protective action recommendations. The State Emergency Management Agency and Health Department (Radiation Control) did not assume control of State activities until they had a clear understanding of the emergency situation. The ability of the CEOC staff to expeditiously assume command and control functions from offices in Montgomery was enhanced by representatives from TVA. The director of the State Health
3 1 0 Department's CEOC staff frequently communicated directly with the TVA Emergency Director located in Chattanooga, Tennesse3. These discussions were effective in mitigating the effects of the accident. In this exercise, the CEOC staff did not assume command and control until after a General Emergency had been declared and 2n evacuation had been ordered. Communications and coordination between the State Health Department and TVA were excellent, as we'*e . those between the Health Department and AEMA. As noted in the preceeding exercise, the ph'ysical layout of the space occupied by the State' Health Department at the CEOC is not~ conducive to effective emergency management because of its small size. This was listed as an area recommended for improvement in the previous exercise report. There are plans to remove an existing wall which would increase the size of the area. Suoerior Items:
- 1. Leadership displayed by the State Health Officer and the Director of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency.
- 2. Coordination between State Radiation Control and TVA personnel at the CEOC was very effective in the areas of field monitoring, technical support, and the confirmation of plant status data.
Deficiencies: None. Areas Recuirina Corrective Action: None. Areas Recommended for ImoroventB1
- 1. The CEOC space for the State Health Department should be enlarged to enhance emergency operations.
Radiolecical Laboratory The radiological laboratory was operational by 8:45 a.m. and the staff notified the CEOC by radio. Results of sample analysis were phoned to the CEOC. Air samples were analyzed primarily for radiciodine using gamma spectroscopy. Laboratory staff concluded that sample screening and sample control would be a problem if a large number of samples were brought to the laboratory for analysis. A sample control point staffed with additional laboratory personnel to assure that very hot samples were not brought to the laboratory might solve the sample screening problem.
4 l I operations of the Radiological Laboratory were efficient. Procedures used were correct. No inadequacies were noted in the laboratory operation which would impair public health and safety. Improvements in sample contamination control techniques (i.e., a j hot can for disposal of potentially contaminated waste and entry- I exit monitoring) were recommended based on observations made i during the exercise. l Superior Items:
- 1. Equipment and procedures for analyzing environmental samples.
Deficiencieg: None. Areas Reauirina Corrective Action: None. breas Recommended for Imorovement: I i
- 1. Establish a sample screening and control point to make initial screenings and assign priorities for sample analysis.
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Radiolecical Field Monitorina Teams Limestone County - The Limestone County Field Monitoring team was activated at approximately 8:30 a.m. They checked their kits ar.d were prepared to execute the procedures provided in the kits. The team, however, was never deployed and did not actually demonstrate plume monitoring procedures, although they were well trained in the use of the equipment. (I.8.) Deficiencies: None. Areas Reauirina Corrective Act'2D:
- 1. I.8. - The field r.onitoring team must be deployed in order to demonstrate proper procedurrre for monitoring the plume.
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3 1 1 i 1 Field Monitoring Team PH3 - Mobilization of the Morgan County l radiological teams, PH3 and PH4, was accomplished promptly, i Within minutes of the County Environmental Health Director , receiving notice at 8:15 a.m. to deploy the teams, monitoring equipment in the kits was being checked out and dosimeters were being charged. The equipment in the kits generally corresponded ' with the equipment list. The charging of the dosimeters was not ! performed adequately. Several dosimeters had spurious readings or had hairlines that were not visible. (K.3.) Team PH3 reached the monitoring point specified by the radiological controller on schedule. The team vehicle was a sub-compact car that might not be able to reach certain monitoring positions under adverse weather conditions. The map with polar coordinates and ruler was excellent and PH3 used it to quickly pinpoint their position and to respond to the radiological controller's directions. Team PH3 took readings at the specified monitoring heights of six inches and six feet as directed. The team kept the windows of the vehicle closed but the outside ventilation was on while traversing the plume. ; Radio communications worked well. At all times the rtdiological controller's directions and messages were received citarly. l Althouyh the county had "walkie-talkies" available, they were not l given to the radiological teams as a back-up communica41on l system. l The radiological controller frequently briefed Team PH3 as to i emergency status, protective actions that had been taken, and ! wind speed and direction. However, nontt of the briefings included information on plant conditions. Also, only one message began and ended with "This Is An Exercise". Each mamber of Team PH3 carried three direct-reading dosimeters and a permanent record dosimeter. However, they were not given cards to record their dosimeter readings. .(K.3.) The equipment kit contained a bottle with 14 KI doses. At each monitoring point dosimeters were read and the information was conveyed to the radiological controller.
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, that this briefing did not meet their needs. For example, they did not know decontamination procedures, what function KT serves, and did not know what information is derived from the measurements taken. (0.4.c.) i
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- 1. The radio system provided excellent communications. U
- 2. The polar coordinate map and its use by team PH3.
Deficiencies: None. l Areas Recuirina Corrective Action:
- 1. o.4.c. - Additional training is needed for membars of Team PH3 to improve their understanding and knowledge of the nature and characteristics of nuclear radiation, i of radiological monitoring techniques and the purposes !
of the measurements, of radiation exposure control, and I of decontamination procedures.
- 2. K.3. - Direct-reading dosimeters did not function properly and exposure record cards were not issued.
Establish procedures to regularly check dosimeters to ensure proper operation, and provide radiological exposure record cards to team members. Areas Recommended for Imorovement:
- 1. Include information on plant conditions in field team briefings.
- 2. Provide training in communication protocol which stresses the importance of beginning and ending exercise messages with "This Is An Exercise".
- 3. Provide field monitoring teams with vehicles better suited for use in all weather and terrain. ;
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- 4. Provide back-up communications for field teams.
Field Monitorina Team PH4 - Mobilization of the county field monitoring team was accomplished promptly. The initial briefing on plant conditions and status was adequate. The field team equipment on hand was satisfactory and corresponded with the equipment list. The dosimetry equipment provided incorrect readings, and the team did not have record keeping cards for exposure control. (K.3.) The vehicles were not 4-wheel drive and, therefore, were not suitable for all expected terrain and weather conditions. The maps provided were excellent and all locations were easily found. Communication equipment was adequate, but no back-up system was available in the vehicles.
i l l l l Although the technical demonstration was adequate, the team would benefit from additional training. The field monitoring team should also be kept more up-to-date on plant conditions, emergency status and protective actions. ; Deficiencies: None. Areas Recuirina Corrective Action: ,
- 1. K.3. - Direct-reading dosimeters did not function properly and exposure record cards were not issued.
Establish procedures to regularly check dosimeters to ensure proper operation, and provide radiological exposure record cards to team members. Areas Recommended fqr Incrovement:
- 1. Provide additional training in all aspects of radiological monitoring and team functioning.
- 2. Provida back-up communications for field teams. !
- 3. Provide training in communication protocol which stresses the importance of beginning and ending exercise messages with "This Is An Exercise".
- 4. Provide field monitoring teams with vehicles better suited for use in all weather and terrain.
Eield Monitorina Team RC The State Field Monitoring Team RC- l 14 replaced the County Field Monitoring Team PH4, which i demonstrated a 24-hour staffing capability. The initial briefing on plant conditions and status was adequate. 4 The fi~ eld team equipment on hand was satisfactory and corresponded to that required en the equipment list. Personal I dosimetry was adequate but would be enhanced by the addition of a dosimeter charger. The field team vehicle did not have 4-wheel drive and, therefore, was not suitable for all terrain and weather conditions. Tha maps provided were excellent and all monitoring locations were easily found. Communications equipment was adequate, but no back-up was provided. 1 The field team members were well trained and proficiently demonstrated the procedures for plume monitoring. Suoerior Iting:
- 1. The team members did an excellent job.
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Areas Recuirine. Corrective Actiqnt None.- Areas Recommended for Imorovement:
- 1. Provide back-up communication for the field monitoring team.
- 2. Provide training in communication protocol which stresses the importance of beginning and ending exercise messages with "This Is An Exercise".
- 3. Provide field monitoring teams with vehicles better suited for usta in all weather and terrain.
Field Monitorina Team #4 - Team #4 was mobilized, briefed and assigned its area of responsibility promptly. Team members checked their equipment before leaving the staging area. Monitoring was expertly done and samples taken as requested. The two team members demonstrated good team work. Superior Items:
- 1. The team was well trained and knew their job. They displayed excellent team work.
Deficiencies: None. Areas Recuirina Corrective Action: None. Areas Recommended for Imorovement: None. . Near Site Media Center Activation and staffing of the Near Site Media Center was effective, prompt and in accordance with SOPS. The staff was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and conducted their tasks effectively. The center was located in thw Fine Arts Building at the Calhoun Community City College in Athens. This building provided excellent facilities for the center function. The government and utility staffs were located in adjoining rooms. The media briefing area was nearby. Working space was provided for media representatives. Communications,. supplies, and 1 equipment, including specialized equipment, were available at all work stations to conduct operations required for in the exercise.
l TVA press kits were supplied to the media along with audio and video tapes of earlier press briefings. Four press briefings were held during the exercise. They generally were divided into l two segments: (1) State and county events, and, (2) utility briefings and/or technical reports. The briefings were informative and concise. Charts or graphs were utilized and questions from the media were answered. The PI staff routinely asked the County Liaison Officers for up-dates on county activities, thereby providing local government information to the press. The rumor control function was handled by three trained emergency I management. staff who took 22 calls. It was through the rumor control function that the State ~PIO became aware that a local { 1 radio announcer had placed a simulated EBS message on the air l "live". An actual press release from'the county was inrued to correct the misleading information broadcast. In summary, the media center was well organized, staffed and equipped to carry out the information coordination responsibilities of the State of Alabama, the five counties
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adjacent tc the Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant, and the . utility. All objectives listed' vere met and all areas ' recommended for improvement in the 1985 exercise were satisfactorily improved. All press briefings were received live ! in county EOCs through the use of a satellite link to the media center. Deficiencies: None. Areas Reauirina, Corrective Action: Ncne. l Areas Recommended for Imorovement: None. Public Information and Evacuation Route Identification ! Evacuation route signs have been strategically placed throughout I the 10-mile EPZ and should assist in an evacuation, thereby i reducing the number of law enforcement personnel required to l assist evacueer,. The transportation / evacuation section of the Browns Ferry Nuclear ! Power Plant exercise report dated November 25, 1985, recommended j two areas for improvement: "1. Put signs on the public boat ramp i on US-72 at the Elk River. 2. Evacuation route signs need to be i installed, especially now that the warning signs refer to evacuation route signs." Both of these recommendations have been accomplished. l l
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maintained on public access boat ramps. Deficiencies: Nene. a Areas Reauirina Corrective Action: None. , Areas Recommended for Innrovement:
- 1. A sign placed at each axit point of the public access areas which indicates the proper route-would help to reduce evacuees' confusion.
Lauderdale County Emeroency Onorations Center (EOC) The EOC was a combined operation of the City of Florence and Lauderdale County. The facilities were adequate to support extended operations. Activation and staffing of the EOC was ' adequate., Key personnel reported to the EOC at the Alert and the remaining staff reported at the site Area Emergency. At 9:00 a.m. the staffing of the IOC by ten county agencies and members of the county Board was completed. The staff was knowledgeable and carried out its responsibilities. A roster was presented to demonsitrate a 24-hour staffing capability. The only map posted in the EOC was one depicting the EPZ divided into sectors. communications consisted of a dedicated telephone line, numerous 1 commercial telephone lines, and radio frequencies to support EOC s activities. Two minor communication prcblems occurred. One j developed because the Sheriff's Department was not certain of the radio frequency it'should use during emergencies, and the other developed because the school telephone line was steppad on and disconnected. ~ The first EBS message was developed and broadcast at 8:15 a.m., which was within 15 minutes of the State Radiation Control order to notify the public. The EBS message concerning an evacuation
- order was issued promptly. Updates were regularly.provided to j radio stations.
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- 1. EOC staff response and support.
I Defi.ciencies: None. l Areas Recuirina Corrective Action: None. , Areas Recommended for Imorovement:
- l. Distribute messages to the EOC staff on a regular basis.
- 2. Fasten phone lines securely to prevent accidental disconnection.
- 3. Post maps showing evacuation routes, and the location l of traffic control points and reception centers.
- 4. Clearly post energency classification levels.
l Other Activities . The field activities observed were a school evacuation, one reception center, decontamination, and worker exposure control. Lauderdale County successfully demonstrated the ability to fulfill its assigned responsibility to public safety.
, While not observed, county. personnel indicated that the route l l alerting run took 37 minutes. The area alerted is eight to ten j
i miles from the plant site. This area has no fixed sirens - currently, but two are scheduled to be installed within a year. Mobile unit #21 was unable to contact the County EOC by radio for about 20 minutes and an attempt to telephone the school l l' department's desk at the EOC from the county high school was l unsuccessful. The causes of these communication problems were ; technical and procedural. ; i County personnel were knowledgeable, dedicated and performed their duties well. 1 Deficiencies: None. Areas Recuirina Corrective Action: None. Areas Recommended for Imorovement:
- 1. Resolve technical and procedural communications problems.
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1 i Law ence County Emercency Ocerations Center (EOC) The County EMA Director arrived at 6:30 a.m. to open the EOC. The Deputy Director, planner, and communications officer arrived shortly afterwards. Other staff members were briefed upon arrival and went direi:tly to their duty stations. All were enthusiastic and know:.edgeable of their responsibilities. Seventy-nine people, including the County Administrator, participated in the exercise. The EOC was effectivalt managed by the EMA Director. The director gave numerous briefings, but could have improved them by having other departments provide status reports. Monitoring teams wore dispatched promptly. Communications problems arose with the CEOC because the telephone line was tied up and the back-up system failed to operate, other communications systems worked well and were adequately staffed. The simulation of siren activation and the broadcast of EBS messages were coordinated. However, the transmitter to activate the sirens was not strong enough to activate all the sirens. (E.6.) At 9:35 a.m. tne local radio station broadcast an EBS message which was well coordinated by the county pIO. A l'VA representative was needed at the County EOC to assist the county personnel in understanding the emergency situation. Direct-reading dosimeters and TLD's were issued during the Alert in anticipation of further degradation of plant conditions. This i proved to be an appropriate action. ' Superior Items:
- 1. The facility, staffing and support of the county were superior.
Deficiencing: None. Areas Reauirino Corrective Action:
- 1. E.6. - A repeater on Penitentiary Mountain may be needed to activate all sirens.
Areas Recommended for Imorovement:
- 1. Consider the assignment of a TVA staff member to the EOC for technical assistance.
- 2. Include status reports from other county departments during briefinge.
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other Activities Traffic Control Points - The traffic control points in Lawrence County were staffed by personnel from the County Sheriff's Department with limited support from the State Police and the Hillsborough Police Department. The personnel interviewed were aware of their duties and responsibilities. They did an excellent job of directing traffic and informing drivers on the exercise and what they would have to do in a real situation. Emergency information booklets, obtained from the EOC, were handed to each driver during the short briefing by the Deputies. This appeared to have a very positive effect on the public who recognized their safety and welfare were being addressed. The Deputies were issued dosimeters, but were not sure of their purpose or how to use them.- Receotion Centar - The reception center was located at the Lawrence County Coliseum. The center was expeditiously staffed by members of the Health and Human Resources Department, Red Cross, Salvation Army, and several local volunteers. A Public Health nurse or other medically-qualified individual was not present. The reception center staff was kept informed by a supervisor at the EOC. The only means of communication with the Eoc was by public telephone. Back-up communications would be an asset. The staff did an excellent job in registering and processing evacuees (twenty-five lith graders from nearby Lawrence High School). From the reception center, individuals would go to the nearby congregate care site. The staff was well motivated and interested but needed additional briefings on exercise play. Since traffic control or other law enforcement personnel were not present, directional signs would have improved traffic flow. Overall, the reception center and congregate care center functioned effectively, and the plan and procedures were up-to-date. Personnel staffing the decontamination areas should have more formal training in monitoring and decontamination procedures. 1 School _ Evacuation - Teachers were effective in taking over some of the their criver duties until drivers returned to the school from homes. There was excellent supervision and control by principals of both schools. I l I
l l l Under normal circumstances traffic congestion occuro at the school. In an emergency situation, it is likely this congestion would increase and, therefore, would seriously delay the , evacuation of students. ; Superior Items: 1
- 1. Effective management of school evacuation by )
principals.
- 2. Motivation and initiative of all personnel involved. l
- 3. Short briefings on the exercise and the distribution of Emergency Information Booklets to local drivers by Sheriff's Department staff.
Deficiencies: None. Areas Recuirine Corrective Action: None. l Areas Recommended for Imorovenant: I i
- 1. Provide additional basic training annually in the use of dosimeters, monitoring equipment and decontamination procedures to all personnel of the Sheriff's Department, Fire Department, and volunteers involved with emergency response on an annual basis.
- 2. Include Public Health Nurse or other medical personnel on the staff of the reception center.
- 3. Provide back-up communications between the EOC and the l reception / congregate care center. l
- 4. Provide additional training on emergency procedures to staff on an annual basis.
- 5. Examine alternatives for improving traffic conditions during an evacuation at the two East Lawrence County ,
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Activation and staffing of the Limestone County EOC was accomplished promptly in accordance with existing plans. By 8:45 a.m. staffing was completed. Staff included three County Commissioners, the Mayor of Athens, key county department heads, the County Sheriff, City Police Chief, Fire Chief, the American Red Cross, National Guard, and hospital and ambulance services. topies of the local plan and checklists were available. The school Superintendent was especially effective in EOC and field operations. The EOC facility was well equipped to support emergency response activities and was capable of supporting extended operations. Status boards and displays were adequate. An effective radio network provided adequate communication to the State EOC. adjacent counties, and county departments. Especially ncteworthy were timely EB5 messages which were coordinated with the Media Center and adjacent counties. The EOC was effectively managed by the EMA Director. The elected officials present made appropriate decisions. Prompt action was taken to implement these decisions, including the activation of traffic control points and reception centers, and the evacuation of schools. Corrective actions had been taken to eliminate the inadequacies identified during the 1985 exercise in the use of dosimetry equipment and training. The equipment provided by the State was on hand and operational. Personnel were knowledgeable and well trained. Superior Items:
- 1. Extraordinary leadership by the Director was demonstrated. i Deficiencies: None.
Areas Recuirina Corrective Action: None. l Areas Recommended for Imorovement: None. I I I i I
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- Traffic Control Point - The traffic control point was established by the Sheriff's Department at the intersection of Shaw Road and McCormick. The deputies were knowledgeable of the evacuation routes, the location of the reception centers and procedures necessary to control traffic, and the use of protective equipment.
i School Evacuation - School evacuation procedures were demonstrated at the Clement School. Evacuation was ordered by i the State. The County EOC notified the school of the order. Bus drivers arrived at the school within 15 minutes. Complete evacuation of the students in buses and student's cars was accomplished within 45 minutes of the notification to evacuate. The entire operation ran smoothly. Radio communication between , the EOC, the school and buses would enhance the evacuation j process. 1 Receotion Center - The reception center at Johnson Cchool was activated with the staff from the school, Department of Human l Resources and volunteers from the Red Cross. The facility was I adequate, but more staff and resources would be required to ; adequately support the monitoring, decontamination and i registration activities. Two additional monitors for each shift are needed. In addition, a nurse or other medically qualified individual should be on the staff of the congregate care center. Additional communications equipment is needed because the center had only one mobile phone and no radio. The staff was knowledgeable and ccmpetent. Superior Items:
- 1. The implementation of plans and procedures to evacuato the school.
Deficiencies: None. Areas Recuirina Corrective Action: None. Att.As...Rocommended for Imorevement:
- 1. Provide additional radiological monitors at the reception center.
- 2. Provide additional telephens and back-up radio commu'nications with the reception center.
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- 3. Provide radio communications between the EOC, schools and buses.
- 4. Place a nurse or other medical personnel on the staff of the reception / congregate care center. ,
t 1 Morcan County Emeroency Omerations Center ' r ,1 Activation and staffing of the horgan County EOC was completed by 7:30 a.m., before the Site Area Emergency was declared at 7:52 a.n. since the earthquake had caused so much damage in the Decatur area. The EOC was fully staffed with enthusiastic participants who displayed adequate training. l Emergency Operations management was maintained according to the l Plan. Periodic briefings were held by the Emergency Management 1 Director. Copies of all incoming and outgoing messages were l duplicated and given to all agency representatives. In addition, ' the press briefings at the Media Center were carried live in the EOC so that all participants were informed of the status of the exercise. Message handling was very efficient. Security of the EOC was well controlled. The EOC is an excellent facility with all necessary communications equipment and space to support extended operations. At 8:20 a.m. the county received the message that a Site Area Emergency had been declared at 7:52 a.m. Morgan County coordinated with all counties on the risulation of the activation of the sirens. Morgan County issued an EBS message at 8:20 a.m. to advise the public of the plant status, that the sirens would be sounded, and to stay tuned for additional information. This EBS message was coordinated with the State and surrounding counties prior to its issuance. At 8:44 a.m. Morgan County received from the State Health Officer the order to evacuate Sector E5 (Morgan County). At 8:45 a.m. they also received information that at 8:25 a.m. a General Emergency had been declared. At 8 54 a.m. a simulated EBS message was released advising the people in Sector E5 to evacuate and which routes to follow. Additional EBS messages were released throughout the day to keep the public advised. Due to the effective coordination among the Media Center and the State and counties, and the use of facsimile machines for ccordination, the area requiring corrective action (E.6., Notification Methods and Procedures) from the last exercise has been corrected.
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A Health Department medical doctcr in the EOC advised that there was an adec att supply of KI on hand and that it would be given to the ger, population at the reception centers. The doctor stated tr~ Health Department maintains this supply and is aware c' - er procedures concerning its use. During the exercist tion was made not to administer KI to the general p. i. SupeIA. _ gag:
- 1. The EOC facility.
- 2. The support provided by the county agencies represented in the EOC.
Reficiencies: None. Areas Recuirira corrective Action: None. Areas Recommended for Imorovemgnt: None. Other Activities Other activities in Morgan County included demonstrations at an emergency worker self-protection station, alerting the public on the ri.ver, and the activation of a reception center. In additAon, although the school was not evacuated, West Morgan School was visited and plans for evacuation were discussed with school officials. The facility for worker self-protection was located in the Sheriff's Annex, adjacent to the Courthouse. This location has been included in the County Plan in response to a recommendation in the previous exercise. Emergency workers were issued proper equipment and written records were maintained. They also were provided written instructions regarding radiation dosage limits for bus drivers, roadblock personnel, and other emergency workera. Decon smination was not demonstrated, but procedures were explained. Procedures for decontaminating vehicles were also reviewed, but not demonstrated. All personnel were knowledgeable of their responsibilities. West Morgan School is within the 10-mile EPZ, and if evacuation were ordered, the students would be evacuated by buses to the Danville School. Written SOP's have been developed to evacuate the approximately 1,125 students, faculty, and support personnel. The procedures include the location of buses, names of drivers
l l and alternates, and various teachers assigned to specific grades. Commercial telephones were the only means of communication at the school. Written school evacuation information has not been sent to parents of children attending West Morgan School. This has been discussed in PTA meetings; however, school officials agree that specific written information should be provided to all parents. County officials need to decide who will provide this information to the parents. A policy for students with cars also needs to be developed. , Although not stated as an objective, three boats weie dispatched from the Boat Harbor to warn people on the river of an incident at the plant. A comprehensive and impressive SOP has been developed by the Alabama Marine Patrol, and Rescue Squad participation was good. Officers from Trinity City Police Department and Morgan County Sheriff's Department set up a traffic control point at Alternate U.S. 72 and Finley Island Drive. The officers had a clear understanding of evacuation routes and reception center locations and were equipped with personal dosimeters, but stated they had not been trained in their use. (0.4.d.) The reception center, which would also serve as a congregate care facility, was located at Priceville School. The center was j staffed by personnel from thi Department of Human Resources, l American Red Cross, Salvation Army, RAM Radio Operators Club, 1 Priceville Police Department, Priceville and Ebenezer Volunteer Fire Departments, and Morgan County Emergency Management. Approximately 15 volunteers frca the Council on Aging were processed through monitoring and registration. The monitoring process was not observed; however, the procedures were reviewed l and found generally adequate. They did not have a procedure for ! maintaining records of persons who were found to be contaninated. Improved procedures have been developed to insure that evacuees have been through the monitoring process prior to registration. The Department of Human Resources staff were knowledgeable of their responsibilities and performed them well. The registration foru was cumbersome and would cause a large queue to form during t..e registration of a large number of evacuees. Staff did not understand what they were to do with the KI information portion of the form. While apparently resolved at the State level, it has not been transmitted to county workers. Although sheltering was not included as an objective, American Red Cross volunteers were on hand and were appropriately trained to provide shelter management and nursing services. Salvation Army personnel and HAM radio operators were present, providing excellent support.
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- 1. The Plan for river notification and the demonstration at the boat dock, s
- 2. The cooperative spirit of the participants was ,
impressive. Deficiencies: None. l Areas Recuirina Corrective Action: 1
- 1. O.4.d. - Provide appropriate radiological training to I police officers operating traffic.and access control l points. ;
l Areas Recommended for Imorovement: 1
- 1. Provide parents with written information regarding when schools would be evacuated, where children would be taken, and the policy for high school students with ,
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- 2. Provide back-up communications between the EOC and the l l
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- 3. Develop procedures to maintain records on evacuees found to be contaminated.
- 4. Include a staff member from the Health Department at l the reception center as c?lled for in<the Plan. None was present.
- 5. Simplify registration form.
- 6. Provide information to the County Department of Human Resources and' Health personnel regarding the KI '
information on the registration form. Medical Activities - The adequacy of hospital facilities and procedures for handling injured and contaminated individuals was well demonstrated. Decatur General Hospital and its emergency medical staff performed well in handling and treating an injured and contaminated individual. The hospital was well prepared with attending medical staff, health physics support, and appropriate medical and decontamination equipment. Vital signs of the patient and radiation readings were recorded promptly and medical treatment was given priority. Proper procedures were utilized to
1 l I 1 prevent the spread of contamination, including disposal of radioactive waste. All monitoring equipment was recently calibrated and in working order. The medical and the support l services staff carried out their duties in an efficient and l professional manner. 1 The medical drill concerned an individual severely injured and j contaminated in an automobile accident within the radioactive plume. The Suburban Ambulance Service was called to the hospital parking lot to simulate an accident transfer. The ambulance crew administered proper first aid treatment. The crew had personal ; dosimeters, but no radiological survey instruments to properly I establish areas and levels of contamination. (L.1.) Appropriate I equipment and methods :!or handling contaminated individuals were I lacking. (0. 4. f. ) The ambulance crew radioed the hospital to advise that a contaminated-injured person was enroute. The < ambulance and crew were monitored before leaving the hospital. ' Suoerior Items: 1
- 1. Treatment of patient by the hospital and emergency staff, including the health physicist.
Deficiencies: None. Areas Recuirine Corrective Action:
- 1. L.1. - Provide ambulance crew with appropriate radiological monitoring equipment and protective supplies.
- 2. O.4.f. - Provide training for the ambulance crew regarding the handling of radiologically-contaminated individuals.
Areas Recommended for Imorovement: None. Madison County (Host) The Madison County EOC reception center and relocation centers are located beyond the 10-mile EPZ. Only the reception center activities were activated. All procedures were' adequate to meet the exercise objectives. The reception center was adequate, and Department of Human Resources personnel were well trained and enthusiastic. However, staff for the reception center did not include radiological monitors. (J .12. )
The Madison County EOC director demonstrated outstanding management of the EOC. One traffic control point was established to direct evacuees to the primary reception center at the old Huntsville Airport. Although the activation of mass care centers was not an exercise objective, the center at the Johnson National Guard Armory was observed. There was no arrangement for the Red Cross to provide first-aid kits. Suoerior Items:
- 1. Management of the Madison County EOC.
Deficiencies: None. Areas Recuirina Corrective Action:
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Provide for radiological monitoring of evacuees at the reception center, and develop procedures for monitoring evacuees entering the reception center. Areas Recommended for Imorovement:
- 1. Arrange for a first-aid station in the mass care centers.
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LISTING OF INADEQUACIES i l l Facility or NUREG Corrective Scheduled Activity Item Action s Date of Comoletion Defic 16ggig_g None Araas Reouirina Corrective Actions Limestone Co. I.8. The field monitoring team Radiological must be deployed in order Field to demonstrate proper Monitoring procedures for monitoring l Team the plume. Radiological O.4.c. Additional training is Field ra:eded for members of Team l Monitoring PH3 to improve;their ' Team PH3 understanding and knowledge of the nature and characteristics of nuclear radiation, of radiological monitoring techniques and the purposes of the measurements, of radiation exposure control, and of decontamination procedures, i l Radiological K.3. Direct-reading dosimeters did I Field not function properly and Monitoring { exposure record cards were Teams PH3 & PH4 were not issued. Establish procedures'to regularly check dosimeters to ensure proper , operation, and provide l radiological exposure record I cards to team members. I Lawrence E.6. A repeater on Penitentiary County Mountain may be needed to activate all sirens.
T Facility or NUREG Corrective Scheduled Activity Item Actiqn Date of Completion Areas Recuirina Corrective Actions (Con't.) Morgan O.4.d. Provide appropriate County radiological training to police officers operating traffic and accer,s control points. L.l. Provide ambulance crew with appropriate radiological monitoring equipment and protective supplies. O.4.f. Provide training.for the ambulance crew regarding the handling of radiologically-contaminated individuals. Madison J.12. Provide for radiological Cout.ty monitoring of evacuees at the reception center, and develop procedures for monitoring evacuees entering the reception center. l l 1 1 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . _ _ . - _ _ _ _ , - . _ _ ._ _ , _ -.3- . . . - - _.
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LISTING OF AREAS RECOMMENDED FOR IMPROVEMENT Eac_ility or
&ctivity Areas Recompended fqr Imorevement Radiation 1. Consider the po3sible revision of Control procedures to allow for direct Agency communication between radiation control (Montgomery) and the counties for the initial activatica of the public alert and notification system.
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- 1. The CEOC space for the State Health Department should be enlarged to enhance emergency operations.
Radiological 1. Establish a sample screening and control Laboratory point to_make initial screenings and assign priorities for sample analysis.
- 2. Revise procedures to improve sample contamination control techniques.
Radiological 1. Include information on plant conditions Field in field team briefings. Monitoring Teams 2. Provide training in communication protocol which stresses the importance of beginning and ending exercise messages with "This Is An Exercise".
- 3. Provide field monitoring teams with vehicles better suited for use in all weather and terrain.
- 4. Provide back-up communications for field teams.
- 5. Provide additional training in all aspects of radiological monitoring and team functioning.
I l Facility or Activity Areas Recommended for Imorovement Public 1. Asignplacedatdachexitpointofthe Information and public access areas which indicates the ; Evacuation Route proper route vould help to reduce l Identification evacuees' confusion. I x4; Lauderdale 1. Distribute messages to the EDC staff on County a regular basis.
- 2. Fasten phone lines securely to prevent accidental disconnection.
- 3. Post maps showing evacuation routes, and l the location of traffic control points I and reception centers, l
- 4. Clearly post emergency classification levels. i
- 5. Resolve technical and procedural communications problems.
!awrence 1. Consider the assignment of a TVA staff j County member to the EOC for technical !
Mb assistance.
- 2. Include status reports from other county departments during briefings.
- 3. Provide additional basic training annually in the use of dosimeters, monitoring equipment and decontamination procedures to all personnel of the Sheriff's Department, Fire Department, and volunteers involved with emergency response on an annual basis.
- 4. Include Public Health Nurse or other medical personnel on the staff of the reception center.
- 5. Provide back-up communications between the EOC and the reception / congregate~
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- 6. Provide additional training on emergency procedures to staff on an annual basis.
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- 2. Provide additional telephone and back-up radio communications with the reception center.
- 3. Provide radio communications between the EOC, schools and buses.
- 4. Place a. nurse or other medical personnel on the staff of the reception / congregate care center. '-
Morgan 1. Provide parents with written information County regarding when schools would be evacuated, where children would be taken, and the policy for high school students with cars.
- 2. Provide back-up communications between the EOC and the school.
- 3. Develop procedures to maintain records on evacuees found to be contaminated.
- 4. Include a staff member from the Health Department at the reception center as called for in the Plan. None was present.
- 5. Simplify registration form.
- 6. Provide information to.the County Department of Human Resources and Health personnel regarding the KI information on the registration form.
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l FEDERAL EVALUATOR ASSIGNMENTS BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR POWER PLANT EXERCISE November 4, 1987 CHIEF OF EVALUATORS AND RAC CHAIRMAN Glenn Woodard (FEMA) > SIATE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (MONTGOMERY) Larry Robertson (FEMA) RADIOLOGIC 1L HEALTH ACTIVITIES (MONTGOMERY) Brad Eichorst (DHHS/FDA) STATE CENTRAL EOC (DECATUR) John Heard (FEMA) Dot Nevitt (USDA) Peter Chin (DOE) Bob Trojanowski (NRC) RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH LABORATORY (DECATUR) Ray Boyett (FEMA) FIELD MONITORING TEAM.S Jim Opelka (FEMA) Phil Kier (FEMA) George Goforth (FEMA) Frank Wilson (FEMA) NEAR SITE MEDIA CENTER - CALHOUN COTfrGS (DECATUR) Ed Hakala (FEMA) Jim Sutch (FEMA) MEDICAL ACTIVITIES Walt Kisioloski (FEMA) TRANSPORTATION / MOBILE Al Hall (DOT) LAUDERDALE COUNTY (FLORENCF1 Jerry Staroba (FEMA) Bill Knoerzer (FEMA) LAWRENCE COUNTY (MOULTON) Josh Moore (FEMA) Bill Leuders (FEMA) LIMESTONE COUNTY (ATHENS) John Devlin (FEMA) Tom Carroll (FEMA) MORGAN COUNTY (DECATUR) ' Al Lookabaugh (FEMA) Virginia Baker (FEMA) MADISON COUNTY (HUNTSVILLE) Martha Willis (FEMA) l l
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Mr. Glenn Woodard, Division Chfef , Natural & Te::hnological Hazards Division I Federal Emergency Management Agency RIV 1371 Peachtree Street, N.E. 1 Atlanta, GA 30309 l ld ATTENTION: Mr. John Heard i
Dear Mr. Woodard,
The attached objectives for the 1987 Browns Ferry NPP exercise 1 are provided for your information and planning purposes. The objectives will be furnished to Morgan, Madison, Limestone, Lauderdale, and Lawrence Counties for their guidance, j As the state and onsite scenarios, schedule of briefings and sequence of events are finalized they will also be forwarded to you. Sincerely, i i i
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- OBJECTIVE NURE G-0654 EAEIfS) 0F MODULAR FORMAT 1
- 1. Demonstrate ability EQQ Sec. I E.1., '
to mobilize and act ivate EQL Sec. I E.2. facilities promptly. , HEDIA Sec. I RELOC Sec. I EE Sec. I
- 2. Demonstrate ability EQG Sec. II A.I.d.,
to make decisions and A.2.a. to coordinate emergency activities. f
- 3. Demonstrate adequacy EQQ Sec. III \G.3.a,H.3.
of facilities and g(QL& Sec. II displays to support emergency operations
- 4. Demonstrate ability EQG Sec. IV F to communicate with LQE Sec. III all appropriate NKR1A Sec. III locations, organ- RELOC Sec. III 1:ations and field E& Sec. I, II personnel. EE Sec. IV ,
- 5. Democotrate ability EQg Sec. V I.10.,
to project field data LQE Sec. XI J.10.m. and to determine approp- 3 riate protective measures based on PAG's, available shelter, evacuation time estimates and all other appropriate factors.
- 6. Demonstrate ability EQq Sec . VII . A J.9..
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- 8. Demonstrate ability EQQ Sec. VI E.5.
to formulate and 6 distribute appropriate instructions to the public,in a timely / , fashion. , 9. Demonstrate the E2Q<Sec. VII.A J.10.K organizational EA Sec. I ability and resources necessary to deal with impediments to evaduation, including weather or traffic obstructions.
- 10. Demonstrate ability EQS Soc. VIII K.3.a.b.
to continuously E& Sec. IV monitor and control f_N Sec. Y emergency worker exposure.
- 11. Demonar. rate ability EQG Sec. IX G.3.a.,
to brief the media in HEEL & Sec. IV G.4.a. a clear, accurate and 19E Sec. IV timely manner.
- 12. Demonstrate ability to EQQ Sec. IX G.4.b. ,
provide advance MEDIA Sec. IV J coordination of infor-mation released.
- 13. Demonstrate the ability E2G Sec. V J.10.e.
to make the decision, 122 Sec. VIII J.10.f. based on predetermined E9E Sec. VI criteria, to supply EA Sec. IV + ! and administer KI to EM Sec. Y emergency workprs. 2 w
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- 15. Demonstrate ability 19E Soc. II G.4.c. l to establish and }gilELL Sec. VI '
operate rumor control in a coordinated fashion. I
- 16. Demonstrate ability . Eg Sec. I E.2., I to mobilize and deploy I.8. I field monitoring teams I in a timely fashion. l
- 17. Demonstrate appropriate Eg Sec. II, III I.8.,
equipment and procedutas I.11. for determining ambient radiation levels.
- 18. Demonstrate appropriate EM Sec. II, III I.9.
equipment and procedures RADLAB Sec. I, II for the measurement of airborne radioiodine concentrations as low as 10 uCi/cc iu the presence of noble gases.
- 19. Demonstrate appropriate RADLAB Sec. I, C.3 lab operation functions Sec. II for measuring and analyzing all types of samples.
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- 22. Demonstrate the organi- EQC Sec. VII.B. J.9.,
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'23. Demonstrate adequacy of !
HEDIC Sec. III L.4. ' ambulance facilities and i > procedures for handling contamisated, in jured ' and exposed individuals. l
- 24. Demonstrate adequacy of FEDIC Sec. II L.!
hospital facilities and procedures for handling contaminated, injured and exposed individuals. {
*These capabilititiv may be demonstrated on an earlier date.
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Mr. Glenn C. Woodard, Jr., Chief Natural & Technological Hazards Div. FE.N% Region iV 1371 Peachtree Street, N.E. Seventh Floor AtIanta,'GA 30309
Dear.Mr. Woodard,
Attached is scenario information relative to the participation by the State of Alabama and TVA counties (Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison and Morgan counties) in the 4 November 1987 Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Exercise. If you have questions or wish to discuss, please contact Mr. Bob Lilly, REP Planning Division at (205) 835-1375. Sincerely, V
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SCddARIO INFORMATION , i CONFIDENlIn , o STATE OF ALABAMA ' 0FFSITE SCENARIO BROWNS FERRY NPP EXERCISE Novener o 4, 1987 i Approximate Time Emergency Class / Off Site Expected , (CST) Event Ornanizat igat Response l '/ 05459 Alert 1 AEMA/RCA Recetve and ( Nba clome ry > vertt/ message from i J utility.
- Noc if f Norgan, l Madisoa, Lawrence, Limestone,_ Lauder dale Couacy EMAs.
Nocity appro- I priate ofiteials to I include CEOC Team #1 j Shtic Director of Oper-a c t' on s .
- Activate che State EOC.
Nocity FEMA and l affected border ) states. I MJnitor Communi-cations systems.
- Record incidencs and actions taxea ia i log book.
^- *- E s . 5b i t in L.'JC Security.
Limosco.ie, Morgan, - Receive aad Lawrence. Lauder verif y the messade-dale. Nadisoa - Not tiy Key County EMAs personnel. Place remaining staf f on staadey. I t
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'l Site Area Emergency AE!M/RCA - Noc tif Pbegan ,
s!bocgoaery> }bdtsoa, Lauderdale, i Ltmescoae and I Lawrence Councy ) EMAs. l Notify appropriate ,{ ALMA ofracials I
- Dispaccb CEOC Team to Decatur (Simala-ced already in place).
Advise FEMA to nocity FAA to stop ' over flights of affected area. l
- Fully activate State EOC in Montgo- I mery.
- Nottfy counties l
1 outside the 10 mile ' EPZ but within the 50 mile ingescioa patnway.
- Monitor communi-cations systems.
- deep FEMA and adjacenc states informed of stacus '
chaages.
- Initiaee dose assessment and l ootain daca from I plant. l
- Coordinate activa-tion of PNS.
- Activate EBS in conjunction with Morgan, Madison,
. Limestone, Lawrence aad Lauderdale County EMAs.
- Provide appro-priate pubite infor macion activities.
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- Deploy field monitoring teams. 3
- Milk and air l samples collected ;
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for Laooratory l I I aaalysis. Morgan, Madisoa , - Fulty staff E0C. Lawrence, Lime Assemble personnel stone, Lauderdale at the Forward County EMAs Command Post.
- Fali/ scafi che reception center. ;
Activace EBS. i Activate PNS in conjunction with ; State EMA. '
- Activace security in Morgan, Madison, Lawrence, Limestone and Lawrence Councy i EOCs.
0814 Sesce Etu/RCA - Activate CE00 in (NOTE. CE00 Teams (EMA/RCA/PIO) Decatur, wilt be prepositioned in Decatur - Iasure smocch on November 4, 19871 coordinacion of change of activities trom Montgomery (EMA, Rad Health, P10) to CEOC in Decatur. 0900? General Emergency ( State EMA/RCA - Notify Morgan, Madison , Lawrence , Lauderdale,aad Lime-stone County EMAs.
- Concinue Dose Assessment.
- Discuss Protective Actions with utiltty.
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Gdneral Emergency Scace EMA/ACA - Made appropetace iconc de (conc d> radiolo; teal responde recommen-dacions. Concinue puolic j, informacton aCliVt-
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Assess need for Federal assiscance. Coordinate addt cional PNS activa-tion.
- Nacify couacies oucside che 10 mile
! EPZ out wichtn che 50 mile Ingescton Pachway.
. Morgun, Madison - Checx scacus of Lawreace, Lime- of emergency re -
scone, Lauderdale sponse organi-Councy EMAs sations.
- Coordinate and implemenc proteccive acctons.
- Accivate Forwacd Command Post and recepcton center.
- Iniciace craf fic control procedares.
1300 Plant Cool Dawn Scate EKA/RCA - Concinue appro- I; iniciated Hors.an, Madison priate accions in 'l Lrstence, Lime- cluding dose assess-scene, Lauderdale ment.
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Councy EMAs l l IJJO De escatacion of Scace EMA/RCA - De-escalate emer-Emergency lbrgan, Mad tson gency response ac-Lawrence, Lime- cistcies. ! stone, Lauderdale Discuss re entry / I County EHAs - recovery operacions. 1
- Conctnue public
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i STATE OF ALABAMA l TINELINE FOR BROWNS FERRY PLANT E)ERGENCY EVENTS i' 4 November 1987
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Approximate Time (CST) Evert , i 0530 Localized earthquake occurs with - i sufficient acceleration to alarm seismic trigger operation at 20.lg. Earthquake causes noticeable onsite building movement. Units 1 and' 2 scram and isolate. Offsite power is lost. Control ) room operators enter energency operating instructions. Damage to the conder. sate storage tanks and switchyard. 0535 Unit 2 suppression pool cooling is placed in service with 3 Residual Heat Remova.1 System pumps. Operators manually operate main steam relief valves. Scram recovery in progress. 0540 Operators on Unit 2 continue manually I operating main steam relief valves to control primary system pressure.. I 0545 ALERT declared based oa seismic 'brigger { alarm. J 1 1 0555 Offsite notification completed. Recovery ! operations continue. - 1 1 0600 AEFW Duty Officer notifies TVA counties and follows proper checklist as outlined in SOP. I 0615 - State EOC should be staffed at minimum levels as required by SOP. I I l I 1 l l _, - . . , _ - . - - - - , - - - - - - - - - - - -- --- - - --- - ' - - -- ~ ' - ~ - ' ~ -
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l SCENARIO INFORMATION (CONT'D) CONFIDENTIAL Acoroximate Time (CST) Event i' 0630 EOC staff should be briefed and first press release should be in preparation l for release. Also emergency response ! agencies should be notified as appropriate. 1 0645 State EOC should be notified of any l change of plant status by RCA. Counties l should be contacted and advised of plant I status. 0650 First press inquires shold-be coming into State EOC and County EOCs. 0700 After-shock occurs causing additional structural and component f ailures. RCA notifies AEHA of "SITE AREA E4:RENCY" declared at Browns Ferry. 0710 AEMA Duty Of ficer notifies TVA countia: of SITE ARIA ENERGENCY and follows proper checklist as outlined in SOP. 0715 Sometime during this period the TVA counties will probably activate EBS to put out an advisory to residents. 0718 Earthquake inspection teams report a torus drain leak on Unit 2. 0730 State EOC should be' fully staffed and emergency response agencies briefed. Also counties should be at staffing levels required by SOPS. 0735 Operations Officer dispatch CEOC teams on "SITE AREA EMERGENCY". (Actual arrival times will be simulated). 2
a. w SCENARIO INFORMATION (CONT'D) CONFIDENTIAL Aceroximate Time (CST) Event 0740 PIO activities continue from State EOC. Possibly another press release. 0745 Arrival of CEOC Operations and PIO, teams at CEOC in Decatur and Joint Information Center (Calhoun Community College). 0800 Media requests for information - calls from private citizens and media. (Both State EOC and County EOC). 0815 CEOC in Decatur is activated. Control of Operations switches from State EOC to CEOC. Near Site Media Center is activated (Calhoun ComLunity College). PIO functions switch from State EOC to Decatur. Coordinate with TVA counties, TVA, State EOC and CEOC Operations, and PIO. l I l 0830 Plant conditions continue to deteriorate. Suppression Pool drain line on Unit 2 f ails and begins laaking at 1200 GAM. 0835 Prest. releases generated from CEOC to Near Site Media Center. i 0845 Inquires to Rumor Control at Near Site l Nedia Center. 0900 "GENERAL EKERGENCY" declared. Notification received from RCA. 3
l l I 4 SCENARIO INFORMATION (CONT'D) CONFIDENTIAL i Anoroximate Time (CSii Event l 0910 counties notified of upgrade in emergency action level. 0915 i Activation of Prompt Notification System ! by counties followed by EBS Notification. l 0920 Protective Actions ordered. 0925 Requests for information called into the CEOC and County EOCs. 0930 Press conference held at news media center. 093) concerned citizens place several calls for information at the county level. 0945 PIO activities at Media Center and counties continue. 1 1000 l l News Media Center continues to provide i information to the press. Requests for information through Rumor Control. Requests for information 't aCEOC and County EOCs. 1130 Second chif ts for CE00 Operations and Media Center arrives. , s 1200 Second shifts for CE0C Operations and Media Center demonstrates partial shift change. l 1330 ! Plant conditions improving. 4 I' h
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