ML20207T175
| ML20207T175 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Peach Bottom  |
| Issue date: | 03/17/1987 |
| From: | Krimm R Federal Emergency Management Agency |
| To: | Jordan E NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE) |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8703230280 | |
| Download: ML20207T175 (3) | |
Text
,
i Federal Emergency Management Agency 3
Washington, D.C. 20472 L
MAR I T 1987 MEMORANDUM FOR: Edward L. Jordan Director Division of Emergency Preparedness and Engineering Response Office of Inspection and Enforcement U. S. Nuclear Regula ry Ccmnission C;a#
pg, Assistant Associate Director Office of Natural and Technological Hazards SUa7ECT:
Remedial Exercise Report as a result of the October 9,1987, Offsite Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise at Peach Bottm Atomic Station Attached is a copy of the remedial exercise report for the remedial exercise conducted on February 18, 1987, to correct ene of the de-ficiencies identified during the October 9,1987, exercise of offsite radiological emergency preparedness plans for the Peach Bottom Atomic Station. The deficiency involved the Fulton Township, Pennsylvania, Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
The capabilities demonstrated by the staff at the Fulton Township EOC during the remedial exercise are adequate to protect the public health and safety in the event of a radiological incident at the Peach Bottm Atcmic Station. The remaining deficiencies identified for the State of Maryland will be addressed at a remedial exercise scheduled for June 3, 1987. You will be notified of the results as soon as they becme available.
If you should have any questions, please contact Mr. Robert S. Wilkerson, Chief, Technological Hazards Division, at 646-2860.
Attachment D
5 7
il F
/f Y
/
/
INTRODUCTION During the October 9,1987 full participation exercise for the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, the performance of Fulton Township was not adequate to protect the health and safety of Fulton Township residents. The following deficiency was assigned:
"A lack of enthusiasm and interest in the overall responsiveness of the Township EOC staff was evidenced by the following:
a.
Initial notification of staff members was slow and never completed as all personnel could not be reached.
b.
Staffing of first and second shift was never completed as noted in the plan.
c.
Additional personnel in the EOC who were shifted to fill key positions did not have sufficient training and knowledge to perform assigned tasks. No attempt was made to review the plan and checklists to ascertain what functions were required.
d.
The emergency management coordinator was not available for the exercise. This is the second exercise in a row in which the appointed EMC has not participated. The deputy EMC did not assume the role and responsibilities of the EMC. The Radiological Officer was in command; however, no formal transfer of authority was initiated between the deputy EMC and the Radiological Officer.
e.
The Radiological Officer, as acting EMC, attempted to respond to all areas, he was operating in a vacuum. The EOC staff provided no input, status of actions taken or assistance in fulfilling the township responsibilities. There was no communications or coordination between the acting EMC, the EOC staff and the emergency workers located at the fire house, f.
The EOC staff were not aware of who the residents were who would need transportation assistance. There was no list only a total number.
g.
The pickup point does not have enough space to hold buses and evacuees waiting for evacuatio'n without causing congestion problems.
h.
Although several dosimeters were available and zeroed, no briefing or instructions were provided for EOC staff or emergency workers at the fire house. Even though actual distribution of the dosimeters was simulated briefings to staff must be accomplished.
Based on the above problems observed in this EOC, Fulton Township did not demonstrate an adequate capability to protect the health and safety of the residents. Each area must be addressed and adequately resolved within 90 days of this report.
In order to correct this deficiency the Lancaster County Emergency Management Coordinator, in conjunction with Fulton Township public officials and EOC staff, scheduled training and a remedial exercise for February 18, 1987.
REMEDIAL EXERCISE REPORT FULTON TOWNSHIP EOC The objective of the remedial exercise at Fulton Township was to adequately demonstrate the ability to perform those functions found deficient during the full scale exercise, October 9, 1936.
The remedial exercise was evaluated by the Regional Assistance Committee Chairman and the Peach Botton Project Officer from FEMA Region III.
The Fulton Township E0C staff demonstrated an effective emergency management operation.
Initial and subsequent notifications were received from Lancaster County E0C.
Staff notifications procedures were initiated and at 1909 Staffing was complete.
24-hour staffing capability was demonstrated by double staffing of all positions noted in the plan. A new emergency management coordinator has been appointed and was effectively in charge of E0C operations.
It was quite evident that training has been provided to all staff members. Plans and procedures were available and used by all staff members during the exercise.
The telephone was the primary means of communication with the county radio net serving as backup. All communications were logged. Message flow was good. The Radiological Officer knew his job and briefed the staff on equipment usage and procedures. Staff were reminded every half hour to read dosimetry. Route alerting and manning of TCPs/ACPs was accomplished as appropriate. The municipal staff took all the actions necessary to protect the health and safety of its citizens. They should be commended for the efficiency and enthusiasn displayed during the remedial exercise.
B 3