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{{#Wiki_filter:U.S. Department of Homeland Security Region III One Independence Mall, 6th Floor 615 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106-4404 0FEMA JUN 2 6 2013 NRC Headquarters' Document Control Desk U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 To Whom It May Concern: Enclosed is the After Action Report for the Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS) Weirton Medical Center MS-I Drill that was evaluated on March 20, 2013.There were no "Deficiencies" or "Areas Requiring Corrective Action (ARCA)" identified during the drill.Based on the review of the offsite radiological emergency response plans and procedures submitted, FEMA Region III has determined they are adequate and there is reasonable assurance they can be implemented, as demonstrated during the Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS) Weirton Medical Center, 2013 MS-1 Drill.If you have any questions, please contact John Price at (215) 931-5570.Sincerely, MaryAnn Tierney Regional Administrator Enclosure-WAm- ov.6 Beaver Valley Power Station After Action Report/Improvement Plan Drill Date -March 20, 2013 Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program , FEMA ..Published June 1 , 2013 Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station This page is intentionally blank.
{{#Wiki_filter:U.S. Department of Homeland Security Region III One Independence Mall, 6th Floor 615 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106-4404 0FEMA JUN 2 6 2013 NRC Headquarters' Document Control Desk U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 To Whom It May Concern:
Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station Beaver Valley Power Station After Action Report/Improvement Plan Published June 10, 2013 Contents Executive Summary 3 Section 1: Exercise Overview 4 1.1 Exercise Details 4 1.2 Exercise Planning Team Leadership 4 1.3 Participating Organizations 5 Section 2: Exercise Design Summary 7 2.1 Exercise Purpose and Design 7 2.2 Exercise Objectives, Capabilities and Activities 8 2.3 Scenario Summary 9 Section 3: Analysis of Capabilities 10 3.1 Drill Evaluation and Results 10 3.2 Summary Results of Drill Evaluation 10 3.3 Criteria Evaluation Summaries 12 3.3.1 Risk Jurisdictions 12 3.3.1.1 Hancock County, Weirton Medical Center 12 3.3.1.2 Hancock County, Weirton Area Ambulance and 12 Rescue Squad Section 4: Conclusion 13 Appendix A: Drill Evaluators and Team Leaders 14 Appendix B: Acronyms and Abbreviations 15 Appendix C: Exercise Plan 16 1 Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station This page is intentionally blank.2 Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station EXECUTIVE  
Enclosed is the After Action Report for the Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS) Weirton Medical Center MS-I Drill that was evaluated on March 20, 2013.
There were no "Deficiencies" or "Areas Requiring Corrective Action (ARCA)" identified during the drill.
Based on the review of the offsite radiological emergency response plans and procedures submitted, FEMA Region III has determined they are adequate and there is reasonable assurance they can be implemented, as demonstrated during the Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS) Weirton Medical Center, 2013 MS-1 Drill.
If you have any questions, please contact John Price at (215) 931-5570.
Sincerely, MaryAnn Tierney Regional Administrator Enclosure
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan                                                     Beaver Valley Power Station Beaver Valley Power Station After Action Report/Improvement Plan Published June 10, 2013 Contents Executive Summary                                                                                                   3 Section 1: Exercise Overview                                                                                       4 1.1 Exercise Details                                                                           4 1.2 Exercise Planning Team Leadership                                                           4 1.3 Participating Organizations                                                               5 Section 2: Exercise Design Summary                                                                                 7 2.1 Exercise Purpose and Design                                                                 7 2.2 Exercise Objectives, Capabilities and Activities                                           8 2.3 Scenario Summary                                                                           9 Section 3: Analysis of Capabilities                                                                               10 3.1 Drill Evaluation and Results                                                             10 3.2 Summary Results of Drill Evaluation                                                       10 3.3 Criteria Evaluation Summaries                                                             12 3.3.1 Risk Jurisdictions                                                                 12 3.3.1.1 Hancock County, Weirton Medical Center                                         12 3.3.1.2 Hancock County, Weirton Area Ambulance and                                     12 Rescue Squad Section 4: Conclusion                                                                                             13 Appendix A: Drill Evaluators and Team Leaders                                                                     14 Appendix B: Acronyms and Abbreviations                                                                           15 Appendix C: Exercise Plan                                                                                         16 1
 
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==SUMMARY==
==SUMMARY==
On March 20, 2013, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region 11I, conducted a Medical Services (MS-1) Drill in relation to the Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS). The purpose of the drill was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological medical emergency.
 
This drill was held in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local Radiological Emergency Preparedness Response Plans (RERP).The most recent evaluated Medical Services Drill at this site was conducted on May 17, 2011.FEMA wishes to acknowledge the efforts of the many individuals in the State of West Virginia and the risk county of Hancock County, WV, as well as the Weirton Area Ambulance and Rescue Squad and Weirton Medical Center, who participated in this drill.Protecting the public health and safety is the full-time job of some of the exercise participants and an additional assigned responsibility for others. Still others have willingly sought this responsibility by volunteering to provide vital emergency services to their communities.
On March 20, 2013, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region 11I, conducted a Medical Services (MS-1) Drill in relation to the Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS). The purpose of the drill was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological medical emergency. This drill was held in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local Radiological Emergency Preparedness Response Plans (RERP).
Cooperation and teamwork of all the participants were evident during this drill.The State and local organizations, except where noted in this report, demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them. There were no Deficiencies, Areas Requiring Corrective Action (ARCAs), or Planning Issues identified as a result of this drill. Furthermore, there were no Prior Issues to be resolved as a result of previous drills.3 Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station SECTION 1: EXERCISE OVERVIEW 1.1 Exercise Details Exercise Name Beaver Valley Power Station Type of Exercise Drill Exercise Date March 20, 2013 Program Department of Homeland Security/FEMA Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program Scenario Type Radiological Emergency 1.2 Exercise Planning Team Leadership Lee Torres FEMA Evaluator FEMA Region III Technological Hazards Program Specialist 1 Independence Mall, 6th Floor 615 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106 2,15-931-5563 lee.a.torres@dhs.gov Daniel Lerch FEMA Evaluator FEMA Region III Technological Hazards Program Specialist 4
The most recent evaluated Medical Services Drill at this site was conducted on May 17, 2011.
Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station 1 Independence Mall, 6th Floor 615 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106 215-931-5603 daniel.lerch@dhs.gov Sam Paletta Controller FENOC Offisite Coordinator Beaver Valley Power Station Route 168 Shippingport, Pennsylvania, 15077 724-682-5774 palettas@firstenergycorp.com Dave Linkimer Controller FENOC Offsite Coordinator Rt. 168 Shippingport, Pennsylvania, 15077 412-720-2940 dlinkimer@firstenergycorp.com 1.3 Participating Organizations Agencies and organizations of the following jurisdictions participated in the Beaver Valley Power Station drill: State Jurisdictions WV Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management WV Department of Health and Human Resources Risk Jurisdictions 5
FEMA wishes to acknowledge the efforts of the many individuals in the State of West Virginia and the risk county of Hancock County, WV, as well as the Weirton Area Ambulance and Rescue Squad and Weirton Medical Center, who participated in this drill.
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Protecting the public health and safety is the full-time job of some of the exercise participants and an additional assigned responsibility for others. Still others have willingly sought this responsibility by volunteering to provide vital emergency services to their communities.
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Cooperation and teamwork of all the participants were evident during this drill.
The State and local organizations, except where noted in this report, demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them. There were no Deficiencies, Areas Requiring Corrective Action (ARCAs), or Planning Issues identified as a result of this drill. Furthermore, there were no Prior Issues to be resolved as a result of previous drills.
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan                                                   Beaver Valley Power Station SECTION 1: EXERCISE OVERVIEW 1.1 Exercise Details Exercise Name Beaver Valley Power Station Type of Exercise Drill Exercise Date March 20, 2013 Program Department of Homeland Security/FEMA Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program Scenario Type Radiological Emergency 1.2 Exercise Planning Team Leadership Lee Torres FEMA Evaluator FEMA Region III Technological Hazards Program Specialist 1 Independence Mall, 6th Floor 615 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106 2,15-931-5563 lee.a.torres@dhs.gov Daniel Lerch FEMA Evaluator FEMA Region III Technological Hazards Program Specialist 4
 
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan                                                   Beaver Valley Power Station 1 Independence Mall, 6th Floor 615 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106 215-931-5603 daniel.lerch@dhs.gov Sam Paletta Controller FENOC Offisite Coordinator Beaver Valley Power Station Route 168 Shippingport, Pennsylvania, 15077 724-682-5774 palettas@firstenergycorp.com Dave Linkimer Controller FENOC Offsite Coordinator Rt. 168 Shippingport, Pennsylvania, 15077 412-720-2940 dlinkimer@firstenergycorp.com 1.3 Participating Organizations Agencies and organizations of the following jurisdictions participated in the Beaver Valley Power Station drill:
State Jurisdictions WV Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management WV Department of Health and Human Resources Risk Jurisdictions 5
 
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan                                                   Beaver Valley Power Station Hancock County Office of Emergency Management Hancock County, Weirton Medical Center Hancock County, Weirton Area Ambulance and Rescue Squad Support Jurisdictions Brooke County Office of Emergency Management 6
 
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==SUMMARY==
==SUMMARY==
2.1 Exercise Purpose and Design On March 20, 2013, a Medical Services Drill was facilitated in relation to the Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS) by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region EII, Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REPP). The purpose of the exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency.
 
The drill was held in accordance with DHS's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local Radiological Emergency Response Plans (RERPs) and procedures.
2.1 Exercise Purpose and Design On March 20, 2013, a Medical Services Drill was facilitated in relation to the Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS) by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region EII, Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REPP). The purpose of the exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. The drill was held in accordance with DHS's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local Radiological Emergency Response Plans (RERPs) and procedures. The most recent previous FEMA evaluated Medical Services Drill for this site in West Virginia was conducted on May 17, 2011.
The most recent previous FEMA evaluated Medical Services Drill for this site in West Virginia was conducted on May 17, 2011.FEMA Region mll wishes to acknowledge the efforts of the many individuals in the State of West Virginia, the risk jurisdiction of Hancock County, the Weirton Medical Center, and the Weirton Area Ambulance and Rescue Squad, who participated in this drill.Protecting the public health and safety is the full-time job of some of the 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 communities.
FEMA Region mll wishes to acknowledge the efforts of the many individuals in the State of West Virginia, the risk jurisdiction of Hancock County, the Weirton Medical Center, and the Weirton Area Ambulance and Rescue Squad, who participated in this drill.
Cooperation and teamwork of all the participants were evident during this drill.EMERGENCY PLANNING ZONE DESCRIPTION:
Protecting the public health and safety is the full-time job of some of the 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 communities. Cooperation and teamwork of all the participants were evident during this drill.
BVPS is located in western Pennsylvania on the southern bank of the Ohio River in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
EMERGENCY PLANNING ZONE DESCRIPTION:
The site is located near Shippingport Borough, about 1.5 miles from Midland, Pennsylvania, on 501 acres of fairly level terrain owned by the First Energy Nuclear Operating Company (FENOC). The latitude for the site is 40'37'18" north; the lQngitude is 80026'02"'
BVPS is located in western Pennsylvania on the southern bank of the Ohio River in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. The site is located near Shippingport Borough, about 1.5 miles from Midland, Pennsylvania, on 501 acres of fairly level terrain owned by the First Energy Nuclear Operating Company (FENOC). The latitude for the site is 40'37'18" north; the lQngitude is 80026'02"' west. Two pressurized water reactors are located on the 17 acres of the parcel occupied by the power station. The operating licenses for the facility were granted in July 1976 (Unit 1) and August 1987 (Unit 2); commercial operations began at the site during October 1976 (Unit 1) and November 1987 (Unit 2). Unit 1 generates an output of 954 megawatts (MW); the Unit 2 output is 978 MW. One hundred and twenty sirens cover the plume EPZ; eighty five of the sirens are in Pennsylvania and twelve sirens are in West Virginia.
west. Two pressurized water reactors are located on the 17 acres of the parcel occupied by the power station. The operating licenses for the facility were granted in July 1976 (Unit 1)and August 1987 (Unit 2); commercial operations began at the site during October 1976 (Unit 1)and November 1987 (Unit 2). Unit 1 generates an output of 954 megawatts (MW); the Unit 2 output is 978 MW. One hundred and twenty sirens cover the plume EPZ; eighty five of the sirens are in Pennsylvania and twelve sirens are in West Virginia.Steep slopes that contributed to the development of river mill towns, where most of the industry 7 Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station and residences are located, characterize the general topography of the regi6n. The region is part of the large industrial complex centered around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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The terrain rises from the Ohio River to a maximum elevation of 1,160 feet above mean sea level (MSL). Drainage is predominantly toward the river. The soils in the area are made up of alluvial sands and gravel.The bedrock geology consists of sedimentary formations composed of shale and sandstone.
 
No faults are located under or near the facility.
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The Ohio River is about 664 feet above MSL, and the plant grade is 735 feet above MSL.The climate is a humid continental type. The average annual temperature for the area is about 50'F. Annual precipitation is approximately 36 inches. The area around the plant is mostly agricultural or undeveloped.
After Action Report/Improvement Plan                                                   Beaver Valley Power Station and residences are located, characterize the general topography of the regi6n. The region is part of the large industrial complex centered around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The terrain rises from the Ohio River to a maximum elevation of 1,160 feet above mean sea level (MSL). Drainage is predominantly toward the river. The soils in the area are made up of alluvial sands and gravel.
The nearest community is Shippingport Borough, Pennsylvania, which is the parent borough for the site and has a population of 237. The nearest major population center of more than 25,000 people is Pittsburgh, which has a population of 305,704 and lies 22 miles to the southeast.
The bedrock geology consists of sedimentary formations composed of shale and sandstone. No faults are located under or near the facility. The Ohio River is about 664 feet above MSL, and the plant grade is 735 feet above MSL.
The maximum population distribution, including residents and transients, is 114,514 in the 10-mile EPZ.Four major industries employ a total of 8,000 persons within 10 miles of the plant. Two small airfields (Beaver County and Herron Airport) are also in the 10 mile EPZ. Runways at both airports are oriented so that the extensions do not pass over the plant. No major thoroughfares exist in the immediate vicinity.
The climate is a humid continental type. The average annual temperature for the area is about 50'F. Annual precipitation is approximately 36 inches. The area around the plant is mostly agricultural or undeveloped. The nearest community is Shippingport Borough, Pennsylvania, which is the parent borough for the site and has a population of 237. The nearest major population center of more than 25,000 people is Pittsburgh, which has a population of 305,704 and lies 22 miles to the southeast. The maximum population distribution, including residents and transients, is 114,514 in the 10-mile EPZ.
The main line of the Conrail Railroad runs parallel to the plant along the north bank of the Ohio River.2.2 Exercise Objectives, Capabilities and Activities The objective of the Beaver Valley Power Station/Weirton Medical Center Medical Services (MS-i) Drill was to demonstrate that the response organizations have the personnel, equipment, training, and knowledge to effectively assess the condition of a potentially radioactively contaminated patient, protect against cross contamination, transport, and transfer the patient to a hospital where the patient can then be decontaminated and treated. The hospital personnel are responsible for preparing a receiving and treatment area, operating radiological detection equipment, and implementing proper emergency worker protective procedures.
Four major industries employ a total of 8,000 persons within 10 miles of the plant. Two small airfields (Beaver County and Herron Airport) are also in the 10 mile EPZ. Runways at both airports are oriented so that the extensions do not pass over the plant. No major thoroughfares exist in the immediate vicinity. The main line of the Conrail Railroad runs parallel to the plant along the north bank of the Ohio River.
2.2 Exercise Objectives, Capabilities and Activities The objective of the Beaver Valley Power Station/Weirton Medical Center Medical Services (MS-i) Drill was to demonstrate that the response organizations have the personnel, equipment, training, and knowledge to effectively assess the condition of a potentially radioactively contaminated patient, protect against cross contamination, transport, and transfer the patient to a hospital where the patient can then be decontaminated and treated. The hospital personnel are responsible for preparing a receiving and treatment area, operating radiological detection equipment, and implementing proper emergency worker protective procedures.
All activities were evaluated in accordance with current FEMA directives and guidance and were performed in accordance with current hospital plans and procedures.
All activities were evaluated in accordance with current FEMA directives and guidance and were performed in accordance with current hospital plans and procedures.
8 Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station 2.3 Scenario Summary The exercise scenario for this Medical Services Drill consisted of simulated notifications of escalating emergency classification levels at Beaver Valley Power Station from Site Area Emergency to General Emergency.
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Subsequent to being notified of the General Emergency, the 911 Center informed the Hospital that an incident had occurred at a vehicle decontamination center, resulting in the injury and possible radiological contamination of an emergency worker.The Hospital implemented its plan to prepare a Radiation Emergency Area to receive and treat the patient and activated its radiation emergency medical team.The patient was injured in a fall that resulted in a broken right ankle. The patient's right elbow/forearm area and right knee were also abraded and bruised. Detectable radioactive contamination was found on the right knee and right elbow.9 Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station SECTION 3: ANALYSIS OF CAPABILITIES 3.1 Drill Evaluation and Results Contained in this section are the results and findings of the evaluations of all jurisdictions and locations that participated in the March 20, 2013, Medical Services Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Exercise.
 
The exercise was conducted to demonstrate the ability of the Offsite Response Organizations to respond to a potentially radiologically contaminated injured person associated with the Beaver Valley Power Station.Each jurisdication and functional entity was evaluated on the basis of its demonstration of the Exercise Evaluation Area Criteria contained in the REP Program Manual. Detailed information on the exercise evaluation area criteria and the Extent-of-Play agreement are found in Appendix C.3.2 Summary Results of Drill Evaluation The Beaver Valley Power Station 2013 Medical Services Drill evaluation included two (2)participating locations.
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Two evaluators provided analyses of six (6) Exercise Criteria.
After Action Report/Improvement Plan                                                   Beaver Valley Power Station 2.3 Scenario Summary The exercise scenario for this Medical Services Drill consisted of simulated notifications of escalating emergency classification levels at Beaver Valley Power Station from Site Area Emergency to General Emergency. Subsequent to being notified of the General Emergency, the 911 Center informed the Hospital that an incident had occurred at a vehicle decontamination center, resulting in the injury and possible radiological contamination of an emergency worker.
These analyses resulted in a determination that all criteria were successfully demonstrated and there were no Deficiencies, Areas Requiring Corrective Action, or Planning Issues.10 Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station Table 3.1 -Summary of Drill Evaluation DATE: 2013-03-20 SITE: Beaver Valley Power Station, PA M: Met, A: ARCA, D: Deficiency, P: Plan Issue, N: Not Demonstrated Emergency Operationst Management?"".
The Hospital implemented its plan to prepare a Radiation Emergency Area to receive and treat the patient and activated its radiation emergency medical team.
Mobilization lal 1 Facilities 1b]Direction and Control 1Id Communications Equipment 1d]Equipment and Supplies to Support Operations lel M M Protective"Action Decision M ng.Emergency Worker Exposure Control 2a 1 Dose Assessment  
The patient was injured in a fall that resulted in a broken right ankle. The patient's right elbow/forearm area and right knee were also abraded and bruised. Detectable radioactive contamination was found on the right knee and right elbow.
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& PARs & PADs for the Emergency Event 2b2 PADs for disabilities  
 
& access/functional needs people 2cd Radiological Assessment  
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan                                                   Beaver Valley Power Station SECTION 3: ANALYSIS OF CAPABILITIES 3.1 Drill Evaluation and Results Contained in this section are the results and findings of the evaluations of all jurisdictions and locations that participated in the March 20, 2013, Medical Services Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Exercise. The exercise was conducted to demonstrate the ability of the Offsite Response Organizations to respond to a potentially radiologically contaminated injured person associated with the Beaver Valley Power Station.
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Each jurisdication and functional entity was evaluated on the basis of its demonstration of the Exercise Evaluation Area Criteria contained in the REP Program Manual. Detailed information on the exercise evaluation area criteria and the Extent-of-Play agreement are found in Appendix C.
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3.2 Summary Results of Drill Evaluation The Beaver Valley Power Station 2013 Medical Services Drill evaluation included two (2) participating locations. Two evaluators provided analyses of six (6) Exercise Criteria. These analyses resulted in a determination that all criteria were successfully demonstrated and there were no Deficiencies, Areas Requiring Corrective Action, or Planning Issues.
& access/functional needs people 3cl Implementation of PADs for Schools 3c2 Implementation of Traffic & Access Control 3d1 Impediments to Evacuation 3d2 Availability  
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& use of Commodity  
 
& Resource Information 3e 1 Preprinted Materials for Implementing PADs for Commodities  
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& Resources 3e2 Implementation of Relocation/Reentry/Return Decisions M3f F6ied Measurement and Aialysis!  
After Action Report/Improvement Plan                                                                                                   Beaver Valley Power Station Table 3.1 - Summary of Drill Evaluation DATE: 2013-03-20 SITE: Beaver Valley Power Station, PA M: Met, A: ARCA, D: Deficiency, P: Plan Issue, N: Not Demonstrated Emergency Operationst     Management?"".
......, RESERVED 4al Field Team Management 4a2 Plume Phase Field Measurement, Handling, & Analyses 4a3 Post Plume Phase Field Measurements  
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Activation of the Prompt Alert & Notification System 5al RESERVED 5a2 Activation of the Back-up ANS 5a3 Activation of the Exception Area ANS 5a4 Emergency Information  
Equipment and Supplies to Support Operations                                                                                                     lel       M       M Protective"Action Decision M ng.
& Instructions for the Public/Media 5bl Sup'ort perations/Facilities" .. ." -" ........ .: .. " :.. .....,- ... "., ., ... Monitoring, Decontamination, & Registration of Evacuees 6al Monitoring/Decontamination of Emergency Workers/Equipment/Vehicles 6b 1 Temporary Care of Evacuees 6c]Transportation/Treatment of Contaminated Injured Individuals 6d1 M M 11 Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station 3.3 Criteria Evaluation Summaries 3.3.1 Risk Jurisdictions 3.3.1.1 Hancock County, Weirton Medical Center In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows: a. MET: L.e.1,3.a.1,6.d.l.
Emergency Worker Exposure Control                                                                                                               2a 1 Dose Assessment & PARs & PADs for the Emergency Event                                                                                           2b]
: b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None c. DEFICIENCY:
Dose Assessment & PARs & PADs for the Emergency Event                                                                                           2b2 PADs for disabilities & access/functional needs people                                                                                         2cd Radiological Assessment & Decision-making for Ingestion Pathway                                                                                 2dl     I         _I Radiological Assessment & Decision-making for Relocation/Reentry/Retum                                                                         2e 1 Pr~otective ction'   plementatidnU.   .         -
None d. PLAN ISSUES: None e. NOT DEMONSTRATED:
Implementation of Emergency Worker Exposure Control                                                                                             3al       M       M Implementation of KI PAD for Institutionalized Individuals/Public                                                                               3b 1 Implementation of PADs for disabilities & access/functional needs people                                                                       3cl Implementation of PADs for Schools                                                                                                             3c2 Implementation of Traffic & Access Control                                                                                                     3d1 Impediments to Evacuation                                                                                                                       3d2 Availability & use of Commodity & Resource Information                                                                                         3e 1 Preprinted Materials for Implementing PADs for Commodities & Resources                                                                         3e2 Implementation of Relocation/Reentry/Return Decisions                                                                                           M3f F6ied Measurement and Aialysis!                 .     .....                                                                     ,
None f. PRIOR ISSUES -RESOLVED:
RESERVED                                                                                                                                       4al Field Team Management                                                                                                                           4a2 Plume Phase Field Measurement, Handling, & Analyses                                                                                             4a3 Post Plume Phase Field Measurements & Sampling                                                                                                 4b 1 Laboratory Operations                                                                                                                           4c 1
None g. PRIOR ISSUES -UNRESOLVED:
~m er e cy Notilcatia on and.1ublic Info .. ,K           .- : .:.- . .       ..     ..-*    . ..   . . ....   ., ....   - '..;   :i.:: : .> *.:: ,?.,.'.?*I:::*::
None 3.3.1.2 Hancock County, Weirton Area Ambulance and Rescue Squad In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows: a. MET: 1.e.1, 3.a.1, 6.d.l.b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None c. DEFICIENCY:
Activation of the Prompt Alert & Notification System                                                                                           5al RESERVED                                                                                                                                       5a2 Activation of the Back-up ANS                                                                                                                   5a3 Activation of the Exception Area ANS                                                                                                           5a4 Emergency Information & Instructions for the Public/Media                                                                                       5bl Sup'ort perations/Facilities"       ..   ."       -"                   ... . *. . ". ..:..
None d. PLAN ISSUES: None e. NOT DEMONSTRATED:
                                                                                        . .: . .... ,-   .  ..   .*  ".,   .   ,   .   .       .             *i Monitoring, Decontamination, & Registration of Evacuees                                                                                         6al Monitoring/Decontamination of Emergency Workers/Equipment/Vehicles                                                                             6b 1 Temporary Care of Evacuees                                                                                                                     6c]
None f. PRIOR ISSUES -RESOLVED:
Transportation/Treatment of Contaminated Injured Individuals                                                                                   6d1       M       M 11
None g. PRIOR ISSUES -UNRESOLVED:
 
None 12 Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station SECTION 4: CONCLUSION Based on the review of the offsite Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Procedures submitted, FEMA Region III has determined they are adequate and there is reasonable assurance they can be implemented, as demonstrated during the Beaver Valley Power Station/Weirton Medical Center 2013, Medical Services (MS-1) Drill.13 Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station APPENDIX A: DRILL EVALUATORS AND TEAM LEADERS DATE: 2013-03-20, SITE: Beaver Valley Power Station, PA LOCATION' V ' E1VAUATOR " AGENcY, Hancock County, Weirton Medical Center *Daniel Lerch FEMA RIlI Hancock County, Weirton Area Ambulance and Rescue Squad *Lee Torres FEMA RkII:. T eam-. T..-r 14 Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station APPENDIX B: ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS BVPS 3eaver Valley Power Station DRD Direct Reading Dosimeter EMT Emergency Medical Technician FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FENOC First Energy Nuclear Operating Company GE General Emergency MS Medical Services PPE Personal Protective Equipment PRD Permanent Record Dosimeter REA Radiation Emergency Area REP Radiological Emergency Preparedness RO Radiological Officer SAE Site Area Emergency 15 Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station APPENDIX C: EXERCISE PLAN 16 Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER MEDICAL SERVICES EXERCISE March 20, 2013 17 Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station EXERCISE  
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan                                                   Beaver Valley Power Station 3.3 Criteria Evaluation Summaries 3.3.1 Risk Jurisdictions 3.3.1.1 Hancock County, Weirton Medical Center In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:
: a. MET: L.e.1,3.a.1,6.d.l.
: b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None
: c. DEFICIENCY: None
: d. PLAN ISSUES: None
: e. NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
: f. PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
: g. PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 3.3.1.2 Hancock County, Weirton Area Ambulance and Rescue Squad In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:
: a. MET: 1.e.1, 3.a.1, 6.d.l.
: b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None
: c. DEFICIENCY: None
: d. PLAN ISSUES: None
: e. NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
: f. PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
: g. PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 12
 
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan                                                   Beaver Valley Power Station SECTION 4: CONCLUSION Based on the review of the offsite Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Procedures submitted, FEMA Region III has determined they are adequate and there is reasonable assurance they can be implemented, as demonstrated during the Beaver Valley Power Station/Weirton Medical Center 2013, Medical Services (MS-1) Drill.
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan                                                         Beaver Valley Power Station APPENDIX A: DRILL EVALUATORS AND TEAM LEADERS DATE: 2013-03-20, SITE: Beaver Valley Power Station, PA LOCATION'             V     '                                                 E1VAUATOR "             AGENcY, Hancock County, Weirton Medical Center                                         *Daniel Lerch         FEMA RIlI Hancock County, Weirton Area Ambulance and Rescue Squad                       *Lee Torres           FEMA RkII
:.                                               T eam-.
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan                                                   Beaver Valley Power Station APPENDIX B: ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS BVPS                 3eaver Valley Power Station DRD                 Direct Reading Dosimeter EMT                 Emergency Medical Technician FEMA               Federal Emergency Management Agency FENOC               First Energy Nuclear Operating Company GE                 General Emergency MS                 Medical Services PPE                 Personal Protective Equipment PRD                 Permanent Record Dosimeter REA                 Radiation Emergency Area REP                 Radiological Emergency Preparedness RO                 Radiological Officer SAE                 Site Area Emergency 15
 
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan                                                   Beaver Valley Power Station APPENDIX C: EXERCISE PLAN 16
 
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan                                                   Beaver Valley Power Station WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER MEDICAL SERVICES EXERCISE March 20, 2013 17
 
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan                                                   Beaver Valley Power Station EXERCISE  


==SUMMARY==
==SUMMARY==
The purpose of this exercise is to demonstrate the capabilities of the emergency response organizations in handling a contaminated, injured person.The exercise is designed to satisfy Weirton Medical Center's requirement for an emergency drill and the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Guidance Memorandum MS-1, "Medical Services " The scenario will be driven by the controller at the Weirton Area Ambulance and Rescue Squad and by the controller at theWeirton Medical Center. The Controller at the Weirton Medical Center will be the Lead Controller.
 
The Hancock County Emergency Worker Decontamination Center was demonstrated in the BVPS June 2012 Federal Evaluated Exercise.
The purpose of this exercise is to demonstrate the capabilities of the emergency response organizations in handling a contaminated, injured person.
This facility will be simulated during this MS-I Exercise.18 Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station PARTICIPANTS Weirton Medical Center Weirton Area Ambulance and Resque Squad CONTROLLERS FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company OBSERVERS West Virginia Division of Homeland Security / Emergency Management Agency Hancock County Office of Emergency Management Brooke County Emergency Management Agency EVALUATORS Federal Emergency Management Agency 19 Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:10 AM 8:15 AM 8:55 AM*9:00 AM *9:15 AM *10:00 AM *WEIRTON AREA AMBULANCE AND RESCUE SOUAD Exercise begins Ambulance Company is notified that Beaver Valley Power Station has declared a Site Area Emergency Ambulance Company is notified that Beaver Valley Power Station has escalated to a General Emergency An ambulance is requested to report to the accident staging area to pick up an injured and potentially contaminated individual Ambulance leaves for Weirton Medical Center AMBULANCE WILL RESPOND WITHOUT SIRENS AND LIGHTS Ambulance arrives at the hospital and the patient is removed from the ambulance.
The exercise is designed to satisfy Weirton Medical Center's requirement for an emergency drill and the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Guidance Memorandum MS-1, "Medical Services             "
The ambulance is sent (simulated) to the Emergency Worker Decontamination Center Exercise Ends for WARRS Critique at the Medical Center 20 Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER 8:00 AM Exercise begins 8:00 AM The hospital is notified that Beaver Valley Power Station has declared a Site Area Emergency 8:10 AM The hospital is notified that the emergency at the Beaver Valley Power Station has escalated to a General Emergency 8:15 AM The hospital is notified that a person has been injured who is potentially contaminated 8:55 AM
The scenario will be driven by the controller at the Weirton Area Ambulance and Rescue Squad and by the controller at theWeirton Medical Center. The Controller at the Weirton Medical Center will be the Lead Controller.
The Hancock County Emergency Worker Decontamination Center was demonstrated in the BVPS June 2012 Federal Evaluated Exercise. This facility will be simulated during this MS-I Exercise.
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan                                                     Beaver Valley Power Station PARTICIPANTS Weirton Medical Center Weirton Area Ambulance and Resque Squad CONTROLLERS FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company OBSERVERS West Virginia Division of Homeland Security / Emergency Management Agency Hancock County Office of Emergency Management Brooke County Emergency Management Agency EVALUATORS Federal Emergency Management Agency 19
 
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan                                                     Beaver Valley Power Station SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WEIRTON AREA AMBULANCE AND RESCUE SOUAD 8:00 AM                   Exercise begins 8:00 AM                   Ambulance Company is notified that Beaver Valley Power Station has declared a Site Area Emergency 8:10 AM                  Ambulance Company is notified that Beaver Valley Power Station has escalated to a General Emergency 8:15 AM                  An ambulance is requested to report to the accident staging area to pick up an injured and potentially contaminated individual 8:55 AM*                  Ambulance leaves for Weirton Medical Center AMBULANCE WILL RESPOND WITHOUT SIRENS AND LIGHTS 9:00 AM
* Ambulance arrives at the hospital and the patient is removed from the ambulance. The ambulance is sent (simulated) to the Emergency Worker Decontamination Center 9:15 AM
* Exercise Ends for WARRS 10:00 AM
* Critique at the Medical Center 20
 
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan                                                     Beaver Valley Power Station SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER 8:00 AM                   Exercise begins 8:00 AM                   The hospital is notified that Beaver Valley Power Station has declared a Site Area Emergency 8:10 AM                   The hospital is notified that the emergency at the Beaver Valley Power Station has escalated to a General Emergency 8:15 AM                   The hospital is notified that a person has been injured who is potentially contaminated 8:55 AM
* The hospital is notified that the ambulance is enroute with the ETA of 5 minutes 9:00 AM
* The hospital is notified that the ambulance is enroute with the ETA of 5 minutes 9:00 AM
* The patient arrives at the hospital 9:45 AM
* The patient arrives at the hospital 9:45 AM
* Exercise Ends 10:00 AM
* Exercise Ends 10:00 AM
* Critique at the Medical Center* Times may vary. Starting time is subject to change 21 Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station OBJECTIVES WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER 1. Demonstrate that the facility has the appropriate space, adequate resources and trained personnel to provide monitoring/decontamination and medical services to contaminated/injured individuals.
* Critique at the Medical Center
6.2.1 2. Demonstrate appropriate procedures and equipment to manage radiological exposure to staff. 3.a.1 3. Demonstrate the ability utilize dosimetry, equipment and procedures to manage radiological exposure to emergency workers. 3.a. 1 4. Complete appropriate paperwork to document and record readings and assigned dosimetry.
* Times may vary. Starting time is subject to change 21
3.a. 1 WEIRTON AREA AMBULANCE AND RESCUE SQUAD (WAARS)1. Demonstrate the ability to transport contaminated/inured individuals while using ALARA principles.
 
6.d. 1 NOTE: The Weirton Medical Center Radiological Exposure Plan assigns radiological monitoring of the patient to the Hospital.NOTE: Ambulance personnel do not monitor patients for contamination.
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NOTE: Monitoring of ambulance personnel and vehicle is the responsibility of the Hospital, if available, and the monitoring decontamination center if the hospital is not available.
After Action Report/Improvement Plan                                                     Beaver Valley Power Station OBJECTIVES WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER
NOTE: Players will be pre-staged for the start of the exercise.22 Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station SCENARIO 8:00 AM The Emergency Room Charge Nurse at Weirton Medical Center is notified that Beaver Valley Power Station has declared a Site Area Emergency and begins preparations for handling potentially contaminated individuals.
: 1.         Demonstrate that the facility has the appropriate space, adequate resources and trained personnel to provide monitoring/decontamination and medical services to contaminated/injured individuals. 6.2.1
8:00 AM Weirton Area Ambulance and Rescue Squad (WAARS) is notified that Beaver Valley Power Station has declared a Site Area Emergency and begins preparations for handling potentially contaminated individuals.
: 2.         Demonstrate appropriate procedures and equipment to manage radiological exposure to staff. 3.a.1
8:10 AM Weirton Medical Center is notified that the emergency at Beaver Valley Power Station has escalated to a General Emergency.
: 3.         Demonstrate the ability utilize dosimetry, equipment and procedures to manage radiological exposure to emergency workers. 3.a. 1
8:10 AM Weirton Area Ambulance and Rescue Squad is notified that the emergency at Beaver Valley Power Station has escalated to a General Emergency.
: 4.         Complete appropriate paperwork to document and record readings and assigned dosimetry. 3.a. 1 WEIRTON AREA AMBULANCE AND RESCUE SQUAD (WAARS)
8:15 AM Weirton Area Ambulance and Rescue Squad is requested to report to the accident staging area (Squad parking lot or garage) to pick up an injured patient. The patient is conscious and has potentially contaminated wounds.8:15 AM Weirton Medical Center is notified that a person has been injured who is potentially contaminated.
: 1.         Demonstrate the ability to transport contaminated/inured individuals while using ALARA principles. 6.d. 1 NOTE:           The Weirton Medical Center Radiological Exposure Plan assigns radiological monitoring of the patient to the Hospital.
8:55 AM Ambulance leaves for the hospital.8:55 AM Weirton Medical Center is notified that the ambulance is enroute.9:00 AM Ambulance arrives at the hospital and the patient is removed from the ambulance.
NOTE:           Ambulance personnel do not monitor patients for contamination.
The ambulance is sent (simulated) to the Emergency Worker Decontamination Center.9:40 AM After the patient is stabilized and decontaminated, clean-up of the Emergency Room area begins (clean-up may be explained rather than demonstrated).
NOTE:           Monitoring of ambulance personnel and vehicle is the responsibility of the Hospital, if available, and the monitoring decontamination center if the hospital is not available.
9:45 AM Exercise ends.10:00 AM Critique.Time listed is variable and subject to change 23 Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station CONTROLLER PROMPTS 8:00 AM Ambulance Company Controller provides notification that the plant has declared a Site Area Emergency 8:10 AM Ambulance Company Controller provides notification that the plant has declared a General Emergency 8:15 AM Ambulance Company Controller provides notification to the Ambulance Company that a person has been injured; the extent of injuries is not known at this time, but it is known the patient is possibly contaminated.
NOTE:           Players will be pre-staged for the start of the exercise.
The injured is at the accident staging area (parking lot or garage of the Ambulance Squad)* During assessment of the patient at the Accident Staging Area, inform the EMT of the injuries as indicated by Attachments 1 and 2 (Page A-1 and A-2)8:55 AM Ambulance Company Controller releases the ambulance to leave for Weirton Medical Center at this time. Caution the driver not to use his emergency lights or siren. Ambulance should obey all traffic regulations in transit 9:00 AM Release the patient from the ambulance at this time 8:00 AM Weirton Medical Center Controller notifies the ER Charge Nurse that the plant has declared a Site Area Emergency 8:10 AM Weirton Medical Center Controller notifies the Hospital that the plant has declared a General Emergency 8:15 AM Weirton Medical Center Controller provides notification to the Hospital that a person has been injured; the extent of injuries is not known at this time, but it is known the patient is possibly contaminated.
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The injured is at the accident staging area (parking lot or garage of the New Cumberland Ambulance Service)8:55 AM Weirton Medical Center Controller provides notification that the ambulance is enroute 9:00 AM Patient arrives at the Hospital 24 Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station CONTROLLER ASSIGNMENTS WAARS Dave Linkimer 412-720-2940 724-495-9945 Weirton Medical Center Sam Paletta TELEPHONE NUMBERS/ADDRESSES Weirton Medical Center 601 Colliers Way Weirton, WV 26062 Emergency Department Telephone  
 
# 304-797-6100 Weirton Area Ambulance  
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& Rescue Squad (WAARS)1305 Pennsylvania Ave.Weirton, WV 26062 Telephone Number 304-797-1233 PLEASE BEGIN AND END ALL TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS WITH "THIS IS A DRILL".25 Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station ATTACHMENT 1 INJURED PERSON DATA Situation:
After Action Report/Improvement Plan                                                   Beaver Valley Power Station SCENARIO 8:00 AM               The Emergency Room Charge Nurse at Weirton Medical Center is notified that Beaver Valley Power Station has declared a Site Area Emergency and begins preparations for handling potentially contaminated individuals.
Emergency Worker assigned to vehicle decontamination trips over a fire hose and lands against a curb.Iniuries:
8:00 AM               Weirton Area Ambulance and Rescue Squad (WAARS) is notified that Beaver Valley Power Station has declared a Site Area Emergency and begins preparations for handling potentially contaminated individuals.
The victim has a broken right ankle (not immediately known without X-rays) and is complaining of great pain in the area. The victim's right elbow/forearm area is also abraded and bruised. The right knee is bruised and abraded.Blood Pressure: Pulse: Breathing:
8:10 AM               Weirton Medical Center is notified that the emergency at Beaver Valley Power Station has escalated to a General Emergency.
Temperature:
8:10 AM               Weirton Area Ambulance and Rescue Squad is notified that the emergency at Beaver Valley Power Station has escalated to a General Emergency.
Skin: No Nausea Vision: 100/60 90 22 Normal Pale Clear, eyes equal and reactive Patient may give own answer on all other queries.Contamination:
8:15 AM               Weirton Area Ambulance and Rescue Squad is requested to report to the accident staging area (Squad parking lot or garage) to pick up an injured patient. The patient is conscious and has potentially contaminated wounds.
A. Contamination readings of 1600 cpm on right knee. Removal of pant legs eliminates reading.B. Broken right ankle.C. Right elbow bruised and abraded. Contamination of 1800 cpm.First decon attempt decreases readings to 800 cpm. Second attempt results in less than 100 cpm.26 Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station ATTACHMENT 2 INDICATES AREAS OF CONTAMINATION/INJURY I Right elbow is bruised and abraded. 1800 CPMs I Right ankle is broken.NO contamination Removal of outer garments eliminates contamination on right leg.Right elbow is reading 1800 cpms on initial reading. First decon attempt decreases reading to 800 cpm. Second decon attempt results in reading of less than 100 cpm.Right ankle is broken. No contamination identified.
8:15 AM               Weirton Medical Center is notified that a person has been injured who is potentially contaminated.
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8:55 AM               Ambulance leaves for the hospital.
8:55 AM               Weirton Medical Center is notified that the ambulance is enroute.
9:00 AM               Ambulance arrives at the hospital and the patient is removed from the ambulance.
The ambulance is sent (simulated) to the Emergency Worker Decontamination Center.
9:40 AM               After the patient is stabilized and decontaminated, clean-up of the Emergency Room area begins (clean-up may be explained rather than demonstrated).
9:45 AM               Exercise ends.
10:00 AM             Critique.
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan                                                     Beaver Valley Power Station CONTROLLER PROMPTS 8:00 AM             Ambulance Company Controller provides notification that the plant has declared a Site Area Emergency 8:10 AM             Ambulance Company Controller provides notification that the plant has declared a General Emergency 8:15 AM             Ambulance Company Controller provides notification to the Ambulance Company that a person has been injured; the extent of injuries is not known at this time, but it is known the patient is possibly contaminated. The injured is at the accident staging area (parking lot or garage of the Ambulance Squad)
* During assessment of the patient at the Accident Staging Area, inform the EMT of the injuries as indicated by Attachments 1 and 2 (Page A-1 and A-2) 8:55 AM             Ambulance Company Controller releases the ambulance to leave for Weirton Medical Center at this time. Caution the driver not to use his emergency lights or siren. Ambulance should obey all traffic regulations in transit 9:00 AM             Release the patient from the ambulance at this time 8:00 AM             Weirton Medical Center Controller notifies the ER Charge Nurse that the plant has declared a Site Area Emergency 8:10 AM             Weirton Medical Center Controller notifies the Hospital that the plant has declared a General Emergency 8:15 AM             Weirton Medical Center Controller provides notification to the Hospital that a person has been injured; the extent of injuries is not known at this time, but it is known the patient is possibly contaminated. The injured is at the accident staging area (parking lot or garage of the New Cumberland Ambulance Service) 8:55 AM             Weirton Medical Center Controller provides notification that the ambulance is enroute 9:00 AM             Patient arrives at the Hospital 24
 
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan                                                               Beaver Valley Power Station CONTROLLER ASSIGNMENTS WAARS                                 Dave Linkimer                 412-720-2940 Weirton Medical Center                Sam Paletta                  724-495-9945 TELEPHONE NUMBERS/ADDRESSES Weirton Medical Center 601 Colliers Way Weirton, WV 26062 Emergency Department Telephone # 304-797-6100 Weirton Area Ambulance & Rescue Squad (WAARS) 1305 Pennsylvania Ave.
Weirton, WV 26062 Telephone Number 304-797-1233 PLEASE BEGIN AND END ALL TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS WITH   "THIS IS A DRILL".
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan                                                     Beaver Valley Power Station ATTACHMENT 1 INJURED PERSON DATA Situation:         Emergency Worker assigned to vehicle decontamination trips over a fire hose and lands against a curb.
Iniuries:           The victim has a broken right ankle (not immediately known without X-rays) and is complaining of great pain in the area. The victim's right elbow/forearm area is also abraded and bruised. The right knee is bruised and abraded.
Blood Pressure:             100/60 Pulse:                       90 Breathing:                   22 Temperature:               Normal Skin:                       Pale No Nausea Vision:                     Clear, eyes equal and reactive Patient may give own answer on all other queries.
Contamination:
A.     Contamination readings of 1600 cpm on right knee. Removal of pant legs eliminates reading.
B.     Broken right ankle.
C.     Right elbow bruised and abraded. Contamination of 1800 cpm.
First decon attempt decreases readings to 800 cpm. Second attempt results in less than 100 cpm.
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan                                                         Beaver Valley Power Station ATTACHMENT 2 INDICATES AREAS OF CONTAMINATION/INJURY Right elbow is bruised and abraded. 1800 CPMs I
I Right ankle is broken.
NO contamination Removal of outer garments eliminates contamination on right leg.
Right elbow is reading 1800 cpms on initial reading. First decon attempt decreases reading to 800 cpm. Second decon attempt results in reading of less than 100 cpm.
Right ankle is broken. No contamination identified.
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Region III One Independence Mall, 6th Floor 615 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106-4404 0FEMA JUN 2 6 2013 NRC Headquarters' Document Control Desk U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 To Whom It May Concern:

Enclosed is the After Action Report for the Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS) Weirton Medical Center MS-I Drill that was evaluated on March 20, 2013.

There were no "Deficiencies" or "Areas Requiring Corrective Action (ARCA)" identified during the drill.

Based on the review of the offsite radiological emergency response plans and procedures submitted, FEMA Region III has determined they are adequate and there is reasonable assurance they can be implemented, as demonstrated during the Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS) Weirton Medical Center, 2013 MS-1 Drill.

If you have any questions, please contact John Price at (215) 931-5570.

Sincerely, MaryAnn Tierney Regional Administrator Enclosure

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Beaver Valley Power Station After Action Report/

Improvement Plan Drill Date - March 20, 2013 Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station Beaver Valley Power Station After Action Report/Improvement Plan Published June 10, 2013 Contents Executive Summary 3 Section 1: Exercise Overview 4 1.1 Exercise Details 4 1.2 Exercise Planning Team Leadership 4 1.3 Participating Organizations 5 Section 2: Exercise Design Summary 7 2.1 Exercise Purpose and Design 7 2.2 Exercise Objectives, Capabilities and Activities 8 2.3 Scenario Summary 9 Section 3: Analysis of Capabilities 10 3.1 Drill Evaluation and Results 10 3.2 Summary Results of Drill Evaluation 10 3.3 Criteria Evaluation Summaries 12 3.3.1 Risk Jurisdictions 12 3.3.1.1 Hancock County, Weirton Medical Center 12 3.3.1.2 Hancock County, Weirton Area Ambulance and 12 Rescue Squad Section 4: Conclusion 13 Appendix A: Drill Evaluators and Team Leaders 14 Appendix B: Acronyms and Abbreviations 15 Appendix C: Exercise Plan 16 1

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station EXECUTIVE

SUMMARY

On March 20, 2013, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region 11I, conducted a Medical Services (MS-1) Drill in relation to the Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS). The purpose of the drill was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological medical emergency. This drill was held in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local Radiological Emergency Preparedness Response Plans (RERP).

The most recent evaluated Medical Services Drill at this site was conducted on May 17, 2011.

FEMA wishes to acknowledge the efforts of the many individuals in the State of West Virginia and the risk county of Hancock County, WV, as well as the Weirton Area Ambulance and Rescue Squad and Weirton Medical Center, who participated in this drill.

Protecting the public health and safety is the full-time job of some of the exercise participants and an additional assigned responsibility for others. Still others have willingly sought this responsibility by volunteering to provide vital emergency services to their communities.

Cooperation and teamwork of all the participants were evident during this drill.

The State and local organizations, except where noted in this report, demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them. There were no Deficiencies, Areas Requiring Corrective Action (ARCAs), or Planning Issues identified as a result of this drill. Furthermore, there were no Prior Issues to be resolved as a result of previous drills.

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station SECTION 1: EXERCISE OVERVIEW 1.1 Exercise Details Exercise Name Beaver Valley Power Station Type of Exercise Drill Exercise Date March 20, 2013 Program Department of Homeland Security/FEMA Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program Scenario Type Radiological Emergency 1.2 Exercise Planning Team Leadership Lee Torres FEMA Evaluator FEMA Region III Technological Hazards Program Specialist 1 Independence Mall, 6th Floor 615 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106 2,15-931-5563 lee.a.torres@dhs.gov Daniel Lerch FEMA Evaluator FEMA Region III Technological Hazards Program Specialist 4

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station 1 Independence Mall, 6th Floor 615 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106 215-931-5603 daniel.lerch@dhs.gov Sam Paletta Controller FENOC Offisite Coordinator Beaver Valley Power Station Route 168 Shippingport, Pennsylvania, 15077 724-682-5774 palettas@firstenergycorp.com Dave Linkimer Controller FENOC Offsite Coordinator Rt. 168 Shippingport, Pennsylvania, 15077 412-720-2940 dlinkimer@firstenergycorp.com 1.3 Participating Organizations Agencies and organizations of the following jurisdictions participated in the Beaver Valley Power Station drill:

State Jurisdictions WV Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management WV Department of Health and Human Resources Risk Jurisdictions 5

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station Hancock County Office of Emergency Management Hancock County, Weirton Medical Center Hancock County, Weirton Area Ambulance and Rescue Squad Support Jurisdictions Brooke County Office of Emergency Management 6

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station SECTION 2: EXERCISE DESIGN

SUMMARY

2.1 Exercise Purpose and Design On March 20, 2013, a Medical Services Drill was facilitated in relation to the Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS) by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region EII, Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REPP). The purpose of the exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. The drill was held in accordance with DHS's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local Radiological Emergency Response Plans (RERPs) and procedures. The most recent previous FEMA evaluated Medical Services Drill for this site in West Virginia was conducted on May 17, 2011.

FEMA Region mll wishes to acknowledge the efforts of the many individuals in the State of West Virginia, the risk jurisdiction of Hancock County, the Weirton Medical Center, and the Weirton Area Ambulance and Rescue Squad, who participated in this drill.

Protecting the public health and safety is the full-time job of some of the 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 communities. Cooperation and teamwork of all the participants were evident during this drill.

EMERGENCY PLANNING ZONE DESCRIPTION:

BVPS is located in western Pennsylvania on the southern bank of the Ohio River in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. The site is located near Shippingport Borough, about 1.5 miles from Midland, Pennsylvania, on 501 acres of fairly level terrain owned by the First Energy Nuclear Operating Company (FENOC). The latitude for the site is 40'37'18" north; the lQngitude is 80026'02"' west. Two pressurized water reactors are located on the 17 acres of the parcel occupied by the power station. The operating licenses for the facility were granted in July 1976 (Unit 1) and August 1987 (Unit 2); commercial operations began at the site during October 1976 (Unit 1) and November 1987 (Unit 2). Unit 1 generates an output of 954 megawatts (MW); the Unit 2 output is 978 MW. One hundred and twenty sirens cover the plume EPZ; eighty five of the sirens are in Pennsylvania and twelve sirens are in West Virginia.

Steep slopes that contributed to the development of river mill towns, where most of the industry 7

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station and residences are located, characterize the general topography of the regi6n. The region is part of the large industrial complex centered around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The terrain rises from the Ohio River to a maximum elevation of 1,160 feet above mean sea level (MSL). Drainage is predominantly toward the river. The soils in the area are made up of alluvial sands and gravel.

The bedrock geology consists of sedimentary formations composed of shale and sandstone. No faults are located under or near the facility. The Ohio River is about 664 feet above MSL, and the plant grade is 735 feet above MSL.

The climate is a humid continental type. The average annual temperature for the area is about 50'F. Annual precipitation is approximately 36 inches. The area around the plant is mostly agricultural or undeveloped. The nearest community is Shippingport Borough, Pennsylvania, which is the parent borough for the site and has a population of 237. The nearest major population center of more than 25,000 people is Pittsburgh, which has a population of 305,704 and lies 22 miles to the southeast. The maximum population distribution, including residents and transients, is 114,514 in the 10-mile EPZ.

Four major industries employ a total of 8,000 persons within 10 miles of the plant. Two small airfields (Beaver County and Herron Airport) are also in the 10 mile EPZ. Runways at both airports are oriented so that the extensions do not pass over the plant. No major thoroughfares exist in the immediate vicinity. The main line of the Conrail Railroad runs parallel to the plant along the north bank of the Ohio River.

2.2 Exercise Objectives, Capabilities and Activities The objective of the Beaver Valley Power Station/Weirton Medical Center Medical Services (MS-i) Drill was to demonstrate that the response organizations have the personnel, equipment, training, and knowledge to effectively assess the condition of a potentially radioactively contaminated patient, protect against cross contamination, transport, and transfer the patient to a hospital where the patient can then be decontaminated and treated. The hospital personnel are responsible for preparing a receiving and treatment area, operating radiological detection equipment, and implementing proper emergency worker protective procedures.

All activities were evaluated in accordance with current FEMA directives and guidance and were performed in accordance with current hospital plans and procedures.

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station 2.3 Scenario Summary The exercise scenario for this Medical Services Drill consisted of simulated notifications of escalating emergency classification levels at Beaver Valley Power Station from Site Area Emergency to General Emergency. Subsequent to being notified of the General Emergency, the 911 Center informed the Hospital that an incident had occurred at a vehicle decontamination center, resulting in the injury and possible radiological contamination of an emergency worker.

The Hospital implemented its plan to prepare a Radiation Emergency Area to receive and treat the patient and activated its radiation emergency medical team.

The patient was injured in a fall that resulted in a broken right ankle. The patient's right elbow/forearm area and right knee were also abraded and bruised. Detectable radioactive contamination was found on the right knee and right elbow.

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station SECTION 3: ANALYSIS OF CAPABILITIES 3.1 Drill Evaluation and Results Contained in this section are the results and findings of the evaluations of all jurisdictions and locations that participated in the March 20, 2013, Medical Services Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Exercise. The exercise was conducted to demonstrate the ability of the Offsite Response Organizations to respond to a potentially radiologically contaminated injured person associated with the Beaver Valley Power Station.

Each jurisdication and functional entity was evaluated on the basis of its demonstration of the Exercise Evaluation Area Criteria contained in the REP Program Manual. Detailed information on the exercise evaluation area criteria and the Extent-of-Play agreement are found in Appendix C.

3.2 Summary Results of Drill Evaluation The Beaver Valley Power Station 2013 Medical Services Drill evaluation included two (2) participating locations. Two evaluators provided analyses of six (6) Exercise Criteria. These analyses resulted in a determination that all criteria were successfully demonstrated and there were no Deficiencies, Areas Requiring Corrective Action, or Planning Issues.

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station Table 3.1 - Summary of Drill Evaluation DATE: 2013-03-20 SITE: Beaver Valley Power Station, PA M: Met, A: ARCA, D: Deficiency, P: Plan Issue, N: Not Demonstrated Emergency Operationst Management?"".

Mobilization lal1 Facilities 1b]

Direction and Control 1Id Communications Equipment 1d]

Equipment and Supplies to Support Operations lel M M Protective"Action Decision M ng.

Emergency Worker Exposure Control 2a 1 Dose Assessment & PARs & PADs for the Emergency Event 2b]

Dose Assessment & PARs & PADs for the Emergency Event 2b2 PADs for disabilities & access/functional needs people 2cd Radiological Assessment & Decision-making for Ingestion Pathway 2dl I _I Radiological Assessment & Decision-making for Relocation/Reentry/Retum 2e 1 Pr~otective ction' plementatidnU. . -

Implementation of Emergency Worker Exposure Control 3al M M Implementation of KI PAD for Institutionalized Individuals/Public 3b 1 Implementation of PADs for disabilities & access/functional needs people 3cl Implementation of PADs for Schools 3c2 Implementation of Traffic & Access Control 3d1 Impediments to Evacuation 3d2 Availability & use of Commodity & Resource Information 3e 1 Preprinted Materials for Implementing PADs for Commodities & Resources 3e2 Implementation of Relocation/Reentry/Return Decisions M3f F6ied Measurement and Aialysis! . ..... ,

RESERVED 4al Field Team Management 4a2 Plume Phase Field Measurement, Handling, & Analyses 4a3 Post Plume Phase Field Measurements & Sampling 4b 1 Laboratory Operations 4c 1

~m er e cy Notilcatia on and.1ublic Info .. ,K .- : .:.- . . .. ..-* . .. . . .... ., .... - '..; :i.:: : .> *.:: ,?.,.'.?*I:::*::

Activation of the Prompt Alert & Notification System 5al RESERVED 5a2 Activation of the Back-up ANS 5a3 Activation of the Exception Area ANS 5a4 Emergency Information & Instructions for the Public/Media 5bl Sup'ort perations/Facilities" .. ." -" ... . *. . ". ..:..

. .: . .... ,- . .. .* "., . , . . . *i Monitoring, Decontamination, & Registration of Evacuees 6al Monitoring/Decontamination of Emergency Workers/Equipment/Vehicles 6b 1 Temporary Care of Evacuees 6c]

Transportation/Treatment of Contaminated Injured Individuals 6d1 M M 11

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station 3.3 Criteria Evaluation Summaries 3.3.1 Risk Jurisdictions 3.3.1.1 Hancock County, Weirton Medical Center In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:

a. MET: L.e.1,3.a.1,6.d.l.
b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None
c. DEFICIENCY: None
d. PLAN ISSUES: None
e. NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
f. PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
g. PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 3.3.1.2 Hancock County, Weirton Area Ambulance and Rescue Squad In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:
a. MET: 1.e.1, 3.a.1, 6.d.l.
b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None
c. DEFICIENCY: None
d. PLAN ISSUES: None
e. NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
f. PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station SECTION 4: CONCLUSION Based on the review of the offsite Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Procedures submitted, FEMA Region III has determined they are adequate and there is reasonable assurance they can be implemented, as demonstrated during the Beaver Valley Power Station/Weirton Medical Center 2013, Medical Services (MS-1) Drill.

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station APPENDIX A: DRILL EVALUATORS AND TEAM LEADERS DATE: 2013-03-20, SITE: Beaver Valley Power Station, PA LOCATION' V ' E1VAUATOR " AGENcY, Hancock County, Weirton Medical Center *Daniel Lerch FEMA RIlI Hancock County, Weirton Area Ambulance and Rescue Squad *Lee Torres FEMA RkII

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station APPENDIX B: ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS BVPS 3eaver Valley Power Station DRD Direct Reading Dosimeter EMT Emergency Medical Technician FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FENOC First Energy Nuclear Operating Company GE General Emergency MS Medical Services PPE Personal Protective Equipment PRD Permanent Record Dosimeter REA Radiation Emergency Area REP Radiological Emergency Preparedness RO Radiological Officer SAE Site Area Emergency 15

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station APPENDIX C: EXERCISE PLAN 16

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER MEDICAL SERVICES EXERCISE March 20, 2013 17

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station EXERCISE

SUMMARY

The purpose of this exercise is to demonstrate the capabilities of the emergency response organizations in handling a contaminated, injured person.

The exercise is designed to satisfy Weirton Medical Center's requirement for an emergency drill and the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Guidance Memorandum MS-1, "Medical Services "

The scenario will be driven by the controller at the Weirton Area Ambulance and Rescue Squad and by the controller at theWeirton Medical Center. The Controller at the Weirton Medical Center will be the Lead Controller.

The Hancock County Emergency Worker Decontamination Center was demonstrated in the BVPS June 2012 Federal Evaluated Exercise. This facility will be simulated during this MS-I Exercise.

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station PARTICIPANTS Weirton Medical Center Weirton Area Ambulance and Resque Squad CONTROLLERS FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company OBSERVERS West Virginia Division of Homeland Security / Emergency Management Agency Hancock County Office of Emergency Management Brooke County Emergency Management Agency EVALUATORS Federal Emergency Management Agency 19

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WEIRTON AREA AMBULANCE AND RESCUE SOUAD 8:00 AM Exercise begins 8:00 AM Ambulance Company is notified that Beaver Valley Power Station has declared a Site Area Emergency 8:10 AM Ambulance Company is notified that Beaver Valley Power Station has escalated to a General Emergency 8:15 AM An ambulance is requested to report to the accident staging area to pick up an injured and potentially contaminated individual 8:55 AM* Ambulance leaves for Weirton Medical Center AMBULANCE WILL RESPOND WITHOUT SIRENS AND LIGHTS 9:00 AM

  • Ambulance arrives at the hospital and the patient is removed from the ambulance. The ambulance is sent (simulated) to the Emergency Worker Decontamination Center 9:15 AM
  • Exercise Ends for WARRS 10:00 AM
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER 8:00 AM Exercise begins 8:00 AM The hospital is notified that Beaver Valley Power Station has declared a Site Area Emergency 8:10 AM The hospital is notified that the emergency at the Beaver Valley Power Station has escalated to a General Emergency 8:15 AM The hospital is notified that a person has been injured who is potentially contaminated 8:55 AM

  • The hospital is notified that the ambulance is enroute with the ETA of 5 minutes 9:00 AM
  • The patient arrives at the hospital 9:45 AM
  • Exercise Ends 10:00 AM
  • Critique at the Medical Center
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station OBJECTIVES WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER

1. Demonstrate that the facility has the appropriate space, adequate resources and trained personnel to provide monitoring/decontamination and medical services to contaminated/injured individuals. 6.2.1
2. Demonstrate appropriate procedures and equipment to manage radiological exposure to staff. 3.a.1
3. Demonstrate the ability utilize dosimetry, equipment and procedures to manage radiological exposure to emergency workers. 3.a. 1
4. Complete appropriate paperwork to document and record readings and assigned dosimetry. 3.a. 1 WEIRTON AREA AMBULANCE AND RESCUE SQUAD (WAARS)
1. Demonstrate the ability to transport contaminated/inured individuals while using ALARA principles. 6.d. 1 NOTE: The Weirton Medical Center Radiological Exposure Plan assigns radiological monitoring of the patient to the Hospital.

NOTE: Ambulance personnel do not monitor patients for contamination.

NOTE: Monitoring of ambulance personnel and vehicle is the responsibility of the Hospital, if available, and the monitoring decontamination center if the hospital is not available.

NOTE: Players will be pre-staged for the start of the exercise.

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station SCENARIO 8:00 AM The Emergency Room Charge Nurse at Weirton Medical Center is notified that Beaver Valley Power Station has declared a Site Area Emergency and begins preparations for handling potentially contaminated individuals.

8:00 AM Weirton Area Ambulance and Rescue Squad (WAARS) is notified that Beaver Valley Power Station has declared a Site Area Emergency and begins preparations for handling potentially contaminated individuals.

8:10 AM Weirton Medical Center is notified that the emergency at Beaver Valley Power Station has escalated to a General Emergency.

8:10 AM Weirton Area Ambulance and Rescue Squad is notified that the emergency at Beaver Valley Power Station has escalated to a General Emergency.

8:15 AM Weirton Area Ambulance and Rescue Squad is requested to report to the accident staging area (Squad parking lot or garage) to pick up an injured patient. The patient is conscious and has potentially contaminated wounds.

8:15 AM Weirton Medical Center is notified that a person has been injured who is potentially contaminated.

8:55 AM Ambulance leaves for the hospital.

8:55 AM Weirton Medical Center is notified that the ambulance is enroute.

9:00 AM Ambulance arrives at the hospital and the patient is removed from the ambulance.

The ambulance is sent (simulated) to the Emergency Worker Decontamination Center.

9:40 AM After the patient is stabilized and decontaminated, clean-up of the Emergency Room area begins (clean-up may be explained rather than demonstrated).

9:45 AM Exercise ends.

10:00 AM Critique.

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station CONTROLLER PROMPTS 8:00 AM Ambulance Company Controller provides notification that the plant has declared a Site Area Emergency 8:10 AM Ambulance Company Controller provides notification that the plant has declared a General Emergency 8:15 AM Ambulance Company Controller provides notification to the Ambulance Company that a person has been injured; the extent of injuries is not known at this time, but it is known the patient is possibly contaminated. The injured is at the accident staging area (parking lot or garage of the Ambulance Squad)

  • During assessment of the patient at the Accident Staging Area, inform the EMT of the injuries as indicated by Attachments 1 and 2 (Page A-1 and A-2) 8:55 AM Ambulance Company Controller releases the ambulance to leave for Weirton Medical Center at this time. Caution the driver not to use his emergency lights or siren. Ambulance should obey all traffic regulations in transit 9:00 AM Release the patient from the ambulance at this time 8:00 AM Weirton Medical Center Controller notifies the ER Charge Nurse that the plant has declared a Site Area Emergency 8:10 AM Weirton Medical Center Controller notifies the Hospital that the plant has declared a General Emergency 8:15 AM Weirton Medical Center Controller provides notification to the Hospital that a person has been injured; the extent of injuries is not known at this time, but it is known the patient is possibly contaminated. The injured is at the accident staging area (parking lot or garage of the New Cumberland Ambulance Service) 8:55 AM Weirton Medical Center Controller provides notification that the ambulance is enroute 9:00 AM Patient arrives at the Hospital 24

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station CONTROLLER ASSIGNMENTS WAARS Dave Linkimer 412-720-2940 Weirton Medical Center Sam Paletta 724-495-9945 TELEPHONE NUMBERS/ADDRESSES Weirton Medical Center 601 Colliers Way Weirton, WV 26062 Emergency Department Telephone # 304-797-6100 Weirton Area Ambulance & Rescue Squad (WAARS) 1305 Pennsylvania Ave.

Weirton, WV 26062 Telephone Number 304-797-1233 PLEASE BEGIN AND END ALL TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS WITH "THIS IS A DRILL".

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station ATTACHMENT 1 INJURED PERSON DATA Situation: Emergency Worker assigned to vehicle decontamination trips over a fire hose and lands against a curb.

Iniuries: The victim has a broken right ankle (not immediately known without X-rays) and is complaining of great pain in the area. The victim's right elbow/forearm area is also abraded and bruised. The right knee is bruised and abraded.

Blood Pressure: 100/60 Pulse: 90 Breathing: 22 Temperature: Normal Skin: Pale No Nausea Vision: Clear, eyes equal and reactive Patient may give own answer on all other queries.

Contamination:

A. Contamination readings of 1600 cpm on right knee. Removal of pant legs eliminates reading.

B. Broken right ankle.

C. Right elbow bruised and abraded. Contamination of 1800 cpm.

First decon attempt decreases readings to 800 cpm. Second attempt results in less than 100 cpm.

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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Beaver Valley Power Station ATTACHMENT 2 INDICATES AREAS OF CONTAMINATION/INJURY Right elbow is bruised and abraded. 1800 CPMs I

I Right ankle is broken.

NO contamination Removal of outer garments eliminates contamination on right leg.

Right elbow is reading 1800 cpms on initial reading. First decon attempt decreases reading to 800 cpm. Second decon attempt results in reading of less than 100 cpm.

Right ankle is broken. No contamination identified.

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