ML18254A257

FEMA - Final After Action Report for Vogtle Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise May 15, 2018

ML18254A257
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Site:	Vogtle
Issue date:	08/02/2018
From:	US Dept of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency
To:	Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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I Radiological Emergency Preparedness Pro gram I After Action Report 2018 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Table of Contents I Page Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................. 3 I Executive Summary ......................................................................................................................... 5 Section 1: Exercise Overview ......................................................................................................... 7 1.1 Exercise Details ............................................................................................................. 7 I 1.2 1.3 Exercise Planning Team Leadership ............................................................................. 8 Participating Organizations ........................................................................................... 8 Section 2: Exercise Design Summary ........................................................................................... 11 I 2.1 2.2 Exercise Purpose and Design ....................................................................................... 11 Exercise Core Capabilities and Objectives .................................................................. 11 2.3 Exercise Scenario ......................................................................................................... 14 I Section 3: Analysis of Capabilities ............................................................................................... 15 3.1 Exercise Evaluation and Results .................................................................................. 15 3.2 Summary Results of Exercise Evaluation .................................................................... 15 I 3.3.1 Georgia Jurisdictions ....................................................................................... 17 3.3 .1.1 State of Georgia ............................................................................. 17 3.3.1.2 Burke County, Georgia .................................................................. 20 I 3.3.2 South Carolina Jurisdictions ............................................................................ 22 3 .3 .2.1 State of South Carolina .................................................................. 22 3.3.2.2 Aiken County, South Carolina ... :................................................... 25 I 3.3.2.3 3.3.2.4 Allendale County, South Carolina .............................. :.................. 28 Barnwell County, South Carolina .................................................. 30 3.3.3 Joint Operations ..............................................................................................--:-3 l I 3.3.3 .1 3 .3 .3 .2 Emergency Operations Facility ..................................................... 31 Joint Information Center ................................................................ 32 I I Section 4: Conclusion ................................................................................................................... 35 Appendix A: Exercise Time line ................................................................................................... 37 Appendix B: Exercise Key Leaders and Evaluators ..................................................................... 39 I Appendix C: Extent of Play Agreements ...................................................................................... 41 I

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I Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program I Aftet Action Report 2018 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Executive Summary I On May 15, 2018, the United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IV Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program staff evaluated I a plume-exposure-pathway exercise in the 10-mile emergency planning zone for the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant. The Vogtle Electric Generating Plant is operated by the Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Southern Company's nuclear energy operating company. The I plant is located in east central Georgia on the Savannah River, approximately twelve miles east of Waynesboro, Georgia. The 10-mile emergency planning zone encompasses portions of Burke County, Georgia; and portions of Aiken, Allendale, and Barnwell counties in South Carolina. A I portion of the Department of Energy's Savannah River Site is also in the 10-mile emergency planning zone.

I The Federal Emergency Management Agency's overall objective of the exercise was to assess the level of state and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency at the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant. The exercise was conducted in accordance with Federal Emergency I Management Agency policies and guidance concerning the *exercise of state and local radiological emergency response plans and procedures. The previous federally evaluated exercise at this site was conducted on May 11, 2016. The qualifying emergency preparedness I exercise was conducted April 30 and May 1, 1986.

Officials and representatives from participating agencies.and organizations demonstrated I knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and successfully implemented them during the exercise. The evaluation of out of sequence reception center and congregate care activities conducted in Aiken County on April 25 are included in this report. All I jurisdictions met their exercise objectives and successfully demonstrated the corresponding core capabilities identified in Section 2.2 ofthis report. The Federal Emergency Management I Agency evaluation team did not identify any level 1 or level 2 findings during this exercise.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency staff wishes to acknowledge the efforts of the I many individuals who participated in the exercise and made it a success. The professionalism and teamwork of the participants was evident throughout all phases of the exercise.

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• 2018 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Section 1: Exercise Overview I 1.1 Exercise Details I Exercise Name 2018 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise I Type of Exercise Full-Scale Exercise I Exercise Date May 15, 2018 I Exercise Off Scenario/Out of Sequence Dates April 25, 2018 I Locations See the extent of play agreement in Appendix C for exercise locations.

I Program United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management I Agency, Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program Mission I Response Scenario Type I Partial-Participation Plume-Phase Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise I

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1.2 Exercise Planning Team Leadership Lawrence Robertson John D. Simpson I

Central Section Chief Plant Vogtle Site Specialist DHS/FEMA Region IV 3003 Chamblee-Tucker Road DHS/FEMA Region IV 3003 Chamblee-Tucker Road I

Atlanta, Georgia 30341 Atlanta, Georgia 30341 Joe Harworth Elisabeth Adkins I

Emergency Management Specialist

• Site Specialist DHS/FEMA Region IV 3003 Chamblee-Tucker Road DHS/FEMA Region IV 3003 Chamblee-Tucker Road I

Atlanta, Georgia 30341 Atlanta, Georgia 30341 Jeff Morrison . Russell Bergmann I

REP Program Manager REP Planner GEMA/HS 935 East Confederate Avenue SE GEMA/HS 935 East Confederate Avenue SE I

Atlanta, Georgia 30316 Atlanta, Georgia 30316 Nathan Nienhius Donneith Beaufort .

I FNF Program Manager FNF Site Specialist South Carolina Emergency Management Division South Carolina Emergency Management Division I

2779 Fish Hatchery Road 2779 Fish Hatchery Road West Columbia, South Carolina 29172 West Columbia, South Carolina 29172 I 1.3 Participating Organizations Agencies and organizations of the following jurisdictions participated in the 2018 Vogtle I

Electric Generating Plant exercise:

State of Georgia Jurisdictions:

I Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency I Georgia Department of Natural Resources/Environmental Protection Division Georgia Department of Agriculture Department of Public Safety/Georgia State Patrol Georgia Department of Transportation I

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I Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program I After Action Report 2018 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Georgia Risk Jurisdiction:

I Burke County, Georgia Burke County Emergency Management Agency I Burke County Sheriffs Office Burke County Board of Commissioners Waynesboro Police Department I Department of Family and Children Services Department of Public Health Burke County. Board of Education I Burke County Board of Transportation Burke County Public Works Waynesboro Fire Department '

I State of South Carolina Jurisdictions:

I South Carolina Emergency Management Division South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

• South Carolina Highway Patrol I South Carolina Department of Social Services South Carolina Law Enforcement Division I South Carolina Department of Public Safety South Carolina Department of Natural Resources South Carolina Department of Transportation I South Carolina Department of Administration South Carolina Risk Jurisdiction:

I Aiken County, South Carolina Aiken County Emergency Management I Aiken County Public Service Department Aiken County 2-1-1 Aiken County Sheriffs Office I Aiken County Assessor's Office Aiken County Engineering Aiken County Department of Public Safety I Aiken County Procurement Department Aiken County Corner Hampton County Emergency Management, I North Augusta Department of Public Safety I

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Allendale County, .South Carolina Allendale County Emergency Management Agency Allendale County GIS I

Allendale County 911 Allendale County Sheriffs Office

. AllendaleCounty Fire Department I

.AUendale .County Emergency Medical Service Allendale County Assessor . .

. .Allendale County .Schools I

. *Allendale. County Department of Transportatio.n Bamb,erg County Emergency* Services I Barnwell Cour;ity,. South Carolina

.Barnwell County Emergency Management Agency

. BarnweH County Sheriffs Office I

Barn.well County Fire Service

. . Beaufort County Sheriffs Office Town of Hilton Head Island I

Federal Organizations:

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Ge,nerations Unlimited Salvation Army Southern Nuclear Operating Company I

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I Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program I After Action Report 2018 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Section 2: Exercise Design Summary I 2.1 Exercise Purpose and Design I The Federal Emergency Management Agency administers the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program pursuant to the regulations found in Title 44 Code of Federal Regulations parts 350,351,352,353 and 354. Title 44 Code ofFederaLR.egulations 350 I codifies sixteen planning standards that form the basis for radiological emergency response planning for state, tribal, and local governments impacted by the emergency planning zones established for each nuclear power plant site in the United States. United I States Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations also codify the sixteen planning standards for the licensee. Title 44 Code of Federal Regulations 350 sets forth the mechanisms for the formal review and approval of state, tribal, and local government I radiological emergency response plans and procedures by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. One of the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program cornerstones established by these regulations is the biennial exercise of offsite response I capabilities. During these exercises, affected state, tribal, and local governments demonstrate their abilities to implement their plans and procedures to protect the health I and safety of the public in the event of a radiological emergency at the nuclear plant.

The results of this exercise, together with review of the radiological emergency response I plans, and verification of the periodic requirements set forth in NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1, along with supplements through the annual letter of certification and* staff assistance visits, enabled the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide a I statement with the transmission of this final after action report to the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, that the affected state, and local plans and preparedness are: (1) adequate to protect the health and safety of the public living in the vicinity of the I nuclear power facility by providing reasonable assurance that appropriate protective measures can be taken offsite in the event of a radiological emergency; and (2) capable of being implemented.

I Formal submission of the radiological emergency preparedness plans for the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IV by I the States of Georgia and South Carolina occurred on September 24 and September 26, 1986, respectively. Formal approval of these plans was granted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency on June 9, 1987.

I 2.2 Exercise Core Capabilities and Objectives I Core capabilities-based planning allows for exercise planning teams to develop exercise objectives and observe exercise outcomes through a framework of specific action items.

Using the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program methodology, the I exercise objectives meet the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program requirements and encompass the emergency preparedness evaluation areas. The critical I 11 I

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tasks were negotiated with the States of Georgia and South Carolina and the participating counties.

I The core capabilities demonstrated during this exercise were:

OperationalCoordinat~on: Establish and maintain *a unified and coordinated.

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• operational structure and process that appropriately integrates all critical stakeholders and supports the execution of core capabilities.

I Operational Communication: Ensure the capacity for timely communications in support of,security, situational awareness, and operations by any and all means available, among and between affected communities in the impact area and all response forces.

I Situational Assessment: Provide all decisionmakers*with decision-relevant information regarding the nature and extent of the hazard, any cascading effects, and the status of the I

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Public Information and Warning: Deliver coordinated, prompt, reliable, and I

actionable information to the whole community through the use of clear, consistent, accessible, and culturally and linguistically appropriate methods to effectively relay

. information regarding anythreat or hazard and, as appropriate, the actions being taken I

andthe assistance being made available.

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Environmental Response/Health and Safety: Conduct appropriate measures to ensure I

the protection of the health and safety of the public and workers, as well as the environment, from all-hazards in support ofresponder operations and the affected

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I On-Scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement: Ensure a safe and secure environment through law enforcement and related security and protection operations for I

people and communities located within affected areas and also for response personnel engaged in lifesaving and life-sustaining operations. I Mass Care Services: Provide life-sustaining and human services to the affected population, to include hydration, feeding, sheltering, temporary housing, evacuee 1 I

support, reunification, and distribution of emergency supplies.

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I Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program' I After Action Report _, 2018 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant These core capabilities, when successfully demonstrated, meet the exercise objectives.

I The objectives for this exercise were as follows:

I Objective 1: Demonstrate the ability to provide direction and control and make protective action decisions .through the state emergency operations centers, county

• emergency operati'ons centers, and field activities by exercise play.and discussion of I plans and procedures.

Objective 2: Demonstrate the ability to provide protective action decisions affecting state I .and county emergency workers and public through exercise play and discussions of plans and procedures.

I Objective 3: Demonstrate the ability to provide. protective actions for state*and county emergency workers and public through exercise demonstration.

I Objective 4: Demonstrate the ability to activate the prompt alert and notification system utilizing the primary notification. system and the ,emergency ,alert .system through exercise

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I- Objective 5: Demonstrate the effectiveness of plans, policies, and procedures in the joint information center for public and private sector emergency jnformation communications.

I Objective 6: Demonstrate the ability to monitor, decoritaminate,re.gister, and shelter evacuees.

I Objective 7: Demonstrate the ability to provide dose projection and protective action decision making for the plume phase.

These objectives encompass the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program:

requirements and are based on the negotiated extent-of-play.

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2.3 Exercise ScenariQ The following is a timeline of the scenario developed by Southern Nuclear Operating I Company to drive exercise play. All scenario events were simulated and times were approxiI11ate ..

I Emergency Classification Time Utility to Off ~ite Organizations Level (ECL):

.Start .of Exerqise Declare:

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End of Exercise , 1240 (onsite) Offsite exercise may .

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I Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program I After Action Report 2018 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Section 3: Analysis of Capabilities

• I 3.1 '* Exercise Evaluation and Results I This section contains the results and findings of the evaluation of all jurisdictions and functional entities that participated in the May 15, 2018, plume exposure pathway exercise and out of sequence activities April 25, 2018. *.

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Each jurisdiction and functional entity was evaluated based on the demonstration of core capabilities, capability targets, critical tasks, and the underlying Radiological Emergency I Preparedne~s criteria as delineated in the Federal Emergency ManagernentAgericy Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program Manual dated January 2016.':Exercise criteria are listed by number, ap.d the demollstration status of those criteria ar~ indicated I by the use of the following terms:

• M: Met (no unresolved level 1 or level 2 findings assessed.and no uwesolved I findings from prior exercises)

• 1: Level 1 finding assessed I

• 2: Level 2 finding assessed or an unresolved level 2 finding(s)from a prior exercise

• P: Plan issue I

• N: Not demonstrated 3.2 Summary Results of Exercise Evaluation I The Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program evaluation methodology is an analytical process used to assess the demonstration of specific capabilities during an I exercise. A capability provides a means to perform one or more critical tasks under specified conditions and to specific p~rformance standards. Core capabilities form the foundation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IV Radiological I Emergency Preparedness Program evaluations. The core capability summaries below provide an overall combined assessment of state and local jurisdictions based upon their collective demonstrated performance as it relates to the specific core capability. Each I jurisdiction's standalone capability summaries are listed in Section 3.3 of this report.

Operational Coordination: Key leadership personnel in all jurisdictions demonstrated I the capability to establish and maintain a unified and coordinated operational structure and process. All critical stakeholders were appropriately integrated and supported throughout the exercise. This coordination and processes allowed the decision makers to:

I conduct emergency operations management, make protective action decisions, and implement those decisions in a timely manner to protect the health and safety of the public.

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Operational Communication: The States of Georgia and South Carolina and the risk

• counties demonstrated the capacity to communicate situational awareness, and operational needs. An open conference bridge telephone line was used to communicate*

-I protective actions and ongoing activities between the states and the risk counties. This process was instrumental in ensuring good coordination.between all parties ..

I Public Information and Warning: Alert.and notification of the public was delivered using coordinated, prompt, reliable, and actionable information through the use of clear, consistent,. accessible, and culturally and linguistically appropriate methods: This method I

would effectively relayinformatioµ regarding any threat from a radiological incident at the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant to the general public. I Situational Assessment: Georgia and South Carolina state dose assessment personnel provided all ,decision.makers with decision-relevant information regarding radiological conditions and appropriate protective action recommendations. The states'* dose ,.

I assessment teams coordinated actions which allowed the two states to better coordinate protective action decisions. I Environmental Response/Health and Safety: Aiken County personnel demonstrated this capability *during an out of sequence activity on April 25, 2018. Emergency workers demonstrated how they would: direct simulated evacuees to enter the reception area, I

monitor vehicles and evacuees for radiological contamination, perform radiological decontamination of evacuees, and ensure all evacuees had been monitored and decontaminated prior to entering the reception and shelter area. , .

I On-Scene Security~ Protection and Law Enforcement: State and local law enforcement officers in both states were knowledgeable of their duties and radiological I

limits. Georgia and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources officers were knowledgeable of how each state would coordinate clearing the river and ensuring access control was established.

I Mass Care: .The ability to provide services and accommodations for evacuees at a reception and congregate care center was demonstrated in Aiken County on April 25, I

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• Aiken county personnel in coordination with volunteer agencies and state

• personnel demo~strated the ability to ensure simulated evacuees were not contaminated I and provided necessary resources for any evacuees who may have required shelter or other emergency services.

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• The Georgia Emergency Management and.Homeland Security Agency State Operation I Center staff successfully demonstrated their ability to establish and maintain a unified and coordinated operational structure by maintaining situational awareness *of incident

, status-and facilitating information sharing amongst stakeholders.

I The state warning point received notification of an incident from the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant. They were able to quickly notify key leadership and mobilize * :

I emergency support personnel in response to the incident. The pre-scripted staff notification messages and the pre-populated distribution lists made the task simple and efficient.

I Although the state operation center was operating in a temporary location, it was equipped with appropriate supplies, displays, and communications equipment to. support I operations. Many available work stations provided the needed resources for support agencies to conduct operations. Significant events and incident status displays were projected in the facility to keep staffinformed. Several maps with wind direction I indicators were available for decision making. Redundant communications capabilities allowed for continued communication and coordination in the event of equipment or system failures.

I Representatives from the State of Georgia facilitated conference calls*, with South I Carolina and the counties of Aiken, Allendale, Barnwell, and Burke to communicate and

• coordinate precautionary actions and protective action decisions. Following each

• emergency classification level change, relevant stakeholders discussed and coordinated I response actions. Since these discussions were the primary source of information used to coordinate actions, brief support staff, and develop public information, it is' important that

• the discussions be thorough and clear. After the Site Area Emergency was declared, I there was discussion during the conference call concerning what actions were being taken and which actions had occurred; prior to ending the call, clarifying questions were asked and additional information was provided.

I For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET: l.a.l, l.c.1, l.d.1, l.e.1, 2.a.1, and 2.b.2.

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d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None

e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None I Operati~nal Communications Capability Summary:

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency personnel in the I

emergency operations center and in the state warning point demonstrated the ability to initiate, maintain, and manage interoperable communications systems. The state used an open telephone conference bridge as the primary means of q9ordinating decisions with I

the State of South Carolina and the risk counties. This system allowed the states and counties to discuss potential activities and make coordinated.protective actions.

Secondary communications included commercial telephones, .800 megahertz radios, cell I

phones, an interpet-based resource tracking tool, and facsimile. These communications capabilities ensured the capacity for timely communications .. I For .this capability, the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criterion was MET: l.d.L . . I

a. Level lFinding: None

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d. Prior Level2 Findings - Resolved: None

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• p~blic Information and Warning Capability Summary:

Georgia Emergency Management arid Homeland Secµrity Agency staff coordinated the I

timing of a siren activation and facilitated the discussion to select the appropriate Emergency Alert System message to alert and notify the public. Consensus for these actions was developed during the protective action decision conference call. They also I

agreed that Burke County would develop and transmit the appropriate .Emergency Alert System message. I The external affairs emergency support function staff demonstrated the ability tp develop accurate and timely press releases.* Four press releases were developed from well-written and coordinated pre-scripted templates. Public affairs staff used comprehensive.

I checklists fo document, coordinate, and approve each press release.

• The efficiency of this practice was demonstrated when all press releases were published promptly. Three of the four media releases provided accurate and useful information to the media and the I

. public. The Site Area Emergency media release contained confusing language* regarding precautionary actions. Once the press reieases ;were fully coordinated and approved, they were distributed via email to relevant stakeholders and the joint information center for I

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For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were I MET: 5.a.l and 5.b.l. .

a.. Level 1 Finding: None.

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. c. Not Demonstrated: None I d. Prior Level 2 Findings-Resolved: None

e. Prior Level 2 Findings-~ U_nresolved: None I Situational Assessment *Capability Summary:

I The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division dose assessment staff were effectively alerted, notified, mobilized and equipped,* and*

successfully performed their dose assessment function at the state operations center in I Atlanta, Georgia. The dose assessment staff was alerted, mobilized and activated in a timely manner. Sufficient communications capabilities,- equipment, and supplies were available to support emergency operations. The radiation emergency coordinator I provided direction and control for the dose assessment function and state field monitoring teams. The radiation emergency coordinator coordinated with the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant technical liaison, South Carolina Department of Health and I Environmental Control, and Southern Nuclear dose assessment staff at the emergency operations facility for determination of plant assessment, dose projections and protective action recommendations. The radiation emergency coordinator work~d closely with state I operations center management and Burke County in making timely and appropriate protective action decisions for the public and emergency workers. Effective exposure control measures were in place for the protection of emergency workers.

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I The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Radiological Emergency Coordinator, located at the state operations center in Atlanta, Georgia, effectively coordinated field I monitoring activities to locate and characterize the radioactive release and ensure effective exposure control. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Field I Coordinator, located at the forward emergency operations center adjacent to the Burke County Emergency Operations Center, was activated and directed field team activities from the alternate location. The dose assessment staff utilized field data to conduct and I verify dose calculations.

For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness ~dterion was I MET.: l.a.1, l.d.1, l.e.1,2'.aJ, 2.b.1, 2.b.2, and 4.a.2 * *

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b. Level 2 Finding: None

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d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None

e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None I 3.3.1.2 Burke County, Georgia Emergency Operations Center I

Oper~t~onal Coordin~t~on Capability Summary: I The Burk~ County E~ergency Management Deputy Direct~{and the. emergency operations center staff successfully demonstrated the ability to respond to a simulated I radiological emergency at the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant and protect the health and

~afety of the* population. The deputy director staffed the emergency operation's center based upon plant conditions. Periodic staff briefings by the operations officer kept the I staff informed of emergency conditions and plant status, and the staff periodically briefed the status of their actions to maintain effective internal coordination. The deputy director analyzed emergency information and then made appropriate recoinmendations to the I county commission chairman and county administrator. These.senior county officials participated throughout the exercise.

I The emergency operations center had multiple communication systems including internet access, electronic m,ail, commercial landlines, arid cellular phones. Backup communications also included facsimile machines, 800 megahertz radios, and local I government frequency radios. An electronic incident management system was used to maintain situati<?nal awareness. Periodic calls and discussions among relevant stakeholders over an open conference bridge line was an effective method of I

coordination. Sufficient equipment and supplies were available for extended operations as required.

I Agency representatives were knowledgeable of appropriate dosimetry, potassium iodide, and procedures to ensure safe radiological exposure control of emergency wor.kers. The staff performed effective planning to evacuate persons identified with functional needs.

I Law enforcement representatives provided details on traffic control points and clearing impediments. Georgia Department of Natural Resources law enforcement officers effectively explained the actions they would take to perform waterway'clear~ce on the I

Savannah River. Staff members were knowledgeable, and effectively used checklists from county plans to protect the safety of the public and em~~gen~y work~rs. I For this capability the following Radiological Emergency-Preparedness criteria were MET: l.a.l, l.c.1, 1.d.1, 1.e.1, 2.a.l, 2.b.2, 2.c.l, 3.a.1, 3.b.1, 3.d.1., 3.b.1, 3.c.l, 3.c.2, 3.d.1, and 3.d.2. ' * *

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b. Level 2 Finding: None I c. Not Demonstrated: None

d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None I e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None Public Information and Warning Capability Suminary:

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Throughout the exercise, frequent communicati~n between the public inforrriatioii officers in the Burke County emergency operations center and the joint information I center ensured the liaison was continuously updated on both anticipated and actual public

. information products. Any information specific to the emergency situation in Burke County was coordinated by the joint information center public information officer and .

I passed to the director by the emergency operations center public information officer.

This assured that no incorrect county information was (or would be) released to the media. Together, the public information officers ensured Burke County input into the I development of news releases and media briefings was accurate, timely, and useful.

Siren activation, followed by an emergency alert system radio broadcast message through I WBBQ, was simulated in the emergency operations center by Burke County. Burke County personnel, assisted by a step-by-step procedural aid, walked through the process to activate the 46 sirens in Georgia, and in a concurred agreement with South Carolina, I subsequently demonstrated the process by which the emergency alert system message would be recorded and released from the emergency operations* center over WBBQ (covering the emergency area in both states). A staff member demonstrated siren failure using the computerized automated text and voice messaging system that alerts the public in the event of an emergency at the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant. The system enabled selective targeting of populations for telephone/cellular (voice)'and text messages with specific emergency information. This system was recently effectively used for mobilization of key staff as well.

I The following radiological emergency preparedness capability targets were MET: 5.a. l, 5.a.3, and 5.b.l.

I a. Level 1 Finding: None

b. Level 2 Finding: None I c. Not Demonstrated: None

d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None I e. Prior Level iFindings - Unresolved: None.

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3.3.2 South Carolina Jurisdictions 3.3.2.1 State _of South Carolina I Operational Coordination Capability Summary:

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. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division emergency response personnel successfully demonstrated the capability to establish and maintain a unified and -

coordinated operational structure and process while integrating all critical stakeholders.

I The South Carolina warning point staff used an automated communication system to notify emergency operation's personnel to report to the emergency operations center. A I

telephone conference -bridge was used to coordinate status and protective actions among South Carolina Emergency Management, Georgia Emergency Management, and the risk counties. Multiple communication systems were available for alerting South Carolina I

staff and coordinating with the risk counties and GeorgiaEmergency Management. No failures were noted during the exercise in any communication systems. Equipment and supplies were adequate to support operations. Multiple video screens displayed I

information and maps to keep staff informed of current conditions.

The chief of operations kept emergency operations personnel up to date by conducting I

frequent briefings. Although the meteorological conditions did not require South Carolina to initiate any protective actions, the emergency operations staff reviewed their plans and were prepared to take protective actions if conditions .changed. South Carolina I

emergency response personnel participated in conference calls with Georgia and the risk counties. I

, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources officers discussed how they would coordinate conducting. river clearing and access control with Georgia Department of Natural Resources personnel. South Carolina Highway Patrol Officers monitored traffic I

conditions in the counties in case the counties required additional support.

For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria-were MET:

I l.a. l, l.c.l, l.d.l, J.e.l, 2.a.l, and 2.b.2.

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I The South Carolina Emergency Management Division personnel in the emergency operations center and in the state warning point demonstrated the ability to initiate, I maintain, and manage interoperable communications systems. The state used a telephone conference bridge as the primary means of communicating decisions with the State of

• Georgia and the risk counties .. This system allowed the states and comities to coordinate I protective actions and discuss potential activities. Secondary communications included

• . commercial telephones, 800 megahertz radios, cell phones, an internet-based resource tracking tool, and facsimile. These communications capabilities ensured the capacity for I timely communications ....*.

For this capability, the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criterion was I MET: l.d.1.

a. Level 1 Finding: None I b. Level 2 Finding: None*

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d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None I e. Prior Level 2 Findings -Unresolved: None I Public Information and Warning Capability Summary:

The staff of the South Carolina Emergency Management Division demonstrated activities associated with primary altering and notification. The public information officer provided accurate emergency information and instructions to the public and the news media in a timely manner.

I The primary method for alerting and notifying the public in the* 10-mile emergency I planning zone was through a series of fixed sirens followed by an instructional emergency alert system message. South Carolina Emergency Management Division and other offsite response organizations communicated and coordinated alert and notification I on a telephone conference bridge. Primary alerting and notificat,ion of the public was completed in a timely manner. In accordance with the coordinated decision, sirens were activated by Barnwell County, South Carolina, and Burke County, Georgia.' Burke I County, Georgia,'activated an Emergency Alert System messa$e ..

The public information officer prepared and dissemiriated media releases to the.public I based on the coordinated decisions made by the appropriate officials. Public inquiry phone lines were operated by volunteers from the state's public information phone system. They were knowledgeable of their roles and res~onsibilities, provided the public I 23 I

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with accurate and updated information, and were keen to identify and report trends or rumors.

I For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET:

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d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None I

e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None Situational Assessment Capability Summary:

I South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental.Control personnel successfully demonstrated the ability to conduct dose assessment activities in order to provide I

appropriate protective action recommendations to decision makers.

The Department of Health and Environmental Control personnel were pre-positioned I

near the South Carolina emergency operations center in accordance with the extent of play agreement, and,responded promptly when notified of the event.' I The facility had numerous communication systems, including commercial telephone, cellular telephones, radio, and intemet.;equipped computers. No communications failures were noted during the exercise. The facility had adequate and appropriate equipment, I

supplies, plans, maps, and communications capabilities to support dose assessment functions. I Although the prevailing wind was towards the State of Georgia throughout the exercise, the dose assessment team continued to run dose projections. The team successfully ran these dose projections to verify Vogtle Electric Generating Plant projections, and I

maintained contact with the state government liaison in the emergency operations facility in Birmingham, Alabama: I Dose assessment personnel were familiar with the dose limits for emergency, worker exposure control and the approval process for exceeding the limits.

• I The emergency response coordinator and the dose assessment coordinator participated in conference calls with state and county decision makers, and provided appropriate I information and advice during protective action decision discussions.

.For this capability, the following REP criteriawere MET: I.a.I, l.d.1, Le.1,:2.b.l, and I

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b. Level 2 Finding: None I c. Not Demonstrated: None

d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None I e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None 3.3.2.2 Aiken County, South Carolina I Emergency Operations Center I Operational Coordination Capability Summary:

Aiken County emergency operations center staff successfully demonstrated the ability to I respond to a radiological emergency at Vogtle Electric Generating Plant. The emergency operations center staff was composed of a variety of supporting agencies that were knowledgeable of their duties and capable of responding to requests for assistance in a I timely manner. '

The emergency operations center .had redundant means of communications, to include the I emergency notification network, internet access, electronic mail, commercial land lines, and cellular phones. Backup communications also included facsimile machines, 800

,megahertz radios, ultra-high frequency radios, very high frequency radios and Amateur I Radio Emergency Services/Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service radios. A computer incident management system was used to maintain situational awareness and track emergency status requests. Status calls and discussions among the risk counties, host I counties and the State concerning protective actions were coordinated using a continuously open conference bridge line. Primary and backup communications systems were operational without failure.

I The Aiken County emergency management director demonstrated excellent direction and I .control of the county emergency operations center in response to a *simulated radiological incident at the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant. The Aiken County administrator was present for the entirety of the exercise, he closely monitored and concurred with the I decisions of the Aiken County emergency management director. The emergency operations center staff received a constant up-to-date flow of information from the Hampton County emergency management director. The Aiken County emergency I management director used this exercise to train the Hampton County emergency management director:

I Discussions with the Public Works representative indicated they were knowledgeable of appropriate dosimetry, potassium iodide, and procedures to ensure safe.radiological exposure of emergency workers performing route alerting and traffic control operations.

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There were no Aiken County schools located within the 10-mile emergency planning

-zone. -All staffmembers were knowledgeable and effectively used current county plans and 'procedures to ensure the safety of the public and emergency workers. I For. this capability.the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET:

l.a.1, Lc.1, l.d.l, l.e.1, 2.a.1, 2.b.2, 2.c.1, 3.a.1, 3.b.l, 3.c.1, 3.c.2, 3.d.1, and 3.d.2; I

a. Level 1 Finding: None

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c. Not Demonstrated: None

d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None I

e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None I Public Information and Warning Capability Summary:

The Aiken County public information officer delivered coordinated and prompt I

information to the public during the radiological exercise for the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant. The Aiken County emergency management director discussed protective action decisions and public information messages with the public information I

officer. This coordination provided visibility between the emergency management director and the public information officer. Sirens were activated and an_emergency alert system message was broadcast by Burke County. No siren failures were identified. The I

Aiken County public information officer provided situational updates to the Aiken County publicinquiry line-operators to quell and monitor public rumors. I For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET:, 5.a.1 and 5.b.1. I

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An Aiken County sheriffs deputy demonstrated the knowledge related to the ability to ensure a safe and secure environment through law enforcement and related security and I

protection operations in response to a radiological incident. The capability to demonstrate accurate knowledge of their roles and responsibilities included verifying I emergency worker identification and access authorization to the affected areas.

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Prior to deploying, the deputies Would pick up their dosimeters, potassium iodide, and other emergency worker protective equipment from the county emergency operations I center.

For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were I MET: 3 .d. l and 3 .d.2 Reception Center and Congregate Care I Core Capability: Environmental Response/Health and Safety

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I Aiken County Public Safety Office personnel and emergency management personnel successfully demonstrated the ability to monitor and decontaminate simulated evacuees and vehicles. The South Aiken High School had ample space for parking evacuee vehicles and I for monitoring, decontaminating, and registering evacuees.

Public safety personnel had three survey meters and one portal monitor available for

• I monitoring *evacuees. Additional equipment could be requested through the state dosimetry redistribution plan if needed. Personnel were knowledgeable of how to place the .

I instruments into service and how to use the instruments. Although some signage was put up for directions and information outside, inside the school the signage and barriers were simulated. The public safety personnel were able to explain the flow path for evacuees.

During the discussion it was determined that some barrier material and floor coverings I would not be necessary and could contribute to confusion for evacuees rather than provide any actual contamination control benefit.

I All workers were issued correct dosimetry and were knowledgeable of when to read the dosimetry and their limits. The Safety Officer routinely checked c1ll stations and recorded I the workers exposure. Potassium Iodide was available if required to be issued or ingested.

Emergency workers were available to escort evacuees throughout the process and were I knowledgeable of the flow path. Decontamination workers and monitoring personnel knew the contamination limits and exhibited good monitoring techniques. Decontamination personnel provided thorough instructions to the simulated evacuees, demonstrated good I decontamination techniques, and ensured that cross contamination did not occur.

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For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET:

Ld:1, Le.1, 3.a.l, 3.b.l, and 6.a.l I

Core Capability: Mass Care Representatives of Aiken County successfully demonstrated the ability to provide I

registration and congregate care.needs*forevacuees in response to an incident atthe Vogtle Electric*Genetating Plant. The congregate care center, located at the South Aiken High School, was manage~l by members *of the Central South Carolina Region of the American I

Red Cross;* Registration and exit control were staffed by members from Aiken County Department of Social Services. Potassium iodide inquiry and issuance was performed by staff members from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.

I Agency personnel used effective communication and collaboration to register evacuees for the reception center and shelter; 'as well as ensure individuals were free of contamination prior to admittance.

• I American Red Cross representatives explained their ability to access additional supplies and support as necessary through their counterparts at the county and state emergency operations I

centers. The facilities offered adequate space for .estimated evacuation needs. Additionally, overflow provisions for the county were discussed and available as necessary. Processes were in place to accommodate service animals and arrange for care of family pets. Shelter I

management staff were extremely knowledgeable in the performan~e of their duties.

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The Allendale County Emergency Management Agency emergency operations center I staff established and maintained a unified, coordinated operational structure and process and successfully demonstrated the Operational Coordination Core Capability in response to a simulated radiological incident at Vogtle Electric Generating Plant during this I exercise.

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• directed, and coordinated the emergency response activities. T.he emergency operations I center was suitably sized with sufficient space and backup powe~ to support,emergency

.. response activities, and was appropriately equipped with supplies and redundant communications systems that worked throughout the exercise. Informative.displays and I maps placed throughout the facility helped staff remain 11ware of.ongoing activities and

• ephanced situational awareness.

I The emergency management director provided a detailed initial staff orient.ation and situation brief, with subsequent situation reports and staff updates.

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• effectively participated in the protective action decision-making process.

I For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness .criteria were MET:

1.a.1, 1.c.1, Ld.l, 1.e.1, 2.a.1, 2.b.2, 2.c.1, 3.a.1,-3.b.l, 3.c.1, 3.c.2, 3.d.1, and 3.d.2.

I a. Level 1 Finding: None.

I b. Level 2 Finding:* None

.c. Not Demonstrated: None I d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None

e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None I Public Information and Warning Capability Summary:

The emergency operations center staff successfully demonstrated the capability to notify and warn the public of a simulated emergency at the Vogtle Electric Generatr'ng Plant.

The emergency management director and deputy director managed coordination of public information and warning from the emergency operations center. One news release for the activation of the state emergency operations center and a local declaration of emergency for the county were drafted. The emergency management director used this opportunity I to train and familiarize the newly assigned deputy emergency management director with protocols for development, approval and dissemination of information. Rumor control was managed and resolved by the emergency management director. Activities performed I were consistent with plans and procedures.

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Operational Coordination Capability Summary: I Barnwell County Emergency*Management Agency leadership and staff demonstrated the capability to coordinate and execute emergency response activities in response to a I simulated radiological emergency at Vogtle Electric Generating Plant. Initial notification of an Alert emergency classification level was received by the 24-hour warning point, located at the Barnwell County Sherriffs Office, and relayed to the director in the I emergency operations center. Necessary staff were mobilized and the Barnwell County emergency operations center was activated in a timely manner. The emergency operations center was well equipped to support.emergency operations. Communications I equipment worked properly and sufficient equipment, displays, and plans were available for the staff to support emergency operations.

I The director successfully demonstrated a transfer of direction and control during a shift change using the Beaufort County emergency management director and the Hilton Head emergency manager. The director facilitated multiple staff briefings and participated in I

coordination calls with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency and the counties of Allendale, Aiken, and Burke. The director made critical decisions for the county using available I

information and through coordination with other affected jurisdictions. The emergency operations staff provided key capability enablers to the director.

I The radiological officer discussed the capability to implement emergency worker protective actions. In the emergency planning zone, there were no schools, prisons, or persons with disabilities and access functional needs. There were no traffic and access I

control points located in Barnwell County; however, the Barnwell County Emergency Management Agency was capable of dispatching emergency workers into a contaminated zone to assist in the evacuation and safety of residents ..

• I For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were MET: l.a.l, l.c.1, l.d.l, l.e.l, 2.a.l, 2.b.2, 2.c.l, 3.a.l, 3.b.1, 3.c.1, 3.c.2, 3.d.1, and I

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d. Prior Level 2 Findings - Resolved: None I e. Prior Level 2 Findings - Unresolved: None I Public Information and Warning Capability Summary:

The Barnwell County emergency management director conducted asimulated siren I activation in coordination with Burke County and the county's 24-hour warning point.

The director stayed on the line to confirm that siren activation was successful. A'backup route-alerting interview was conducted with the Barnwell County Sheriffs Office and the I South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement. They were knowledgeable of their duties and radiation exposure control.

I All messages were coordinated with the South Carolina joint information center. The public information officer disseminated accurate messages to Barnwell County media outlets in an expedient manner. Public inquiry staff received simulated calls from I residents requesting clarification concerning events at the Vogtle Electric Generating

, Plant. Rumor control information was disseminated to local media outlets to ensure that the population was aware of ongoing activities. Additionally, the emergency I management director stated that social media outlets would be managed using volunteers, who would be given specific instructions on how to reply.

I The following Radiological Emergency Preparedness capability targets were MET:

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d. Prior Level 2 Findings -Resolv~~: None I e. Prior Level 2* Findings - Unresolved: None 3.3.3 Joint Operations I 3.3.3.1 Emergency Operations Facility I Situational Assessment Capability Summary:

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Southern Nuclear Operating Company's corporate emergency operations facility near Birmingham, *Alabama.

I The presence of these liaisons facilitated the essential flow of information between Southern Nuclear and the decisions makers of the respective response organizations operating at the state and risk county emergency operations centers. The liaisons I

followed applicable procedures and performed their duties in an efficient and professional manner, thereby ensuring that state and county decision makers in Georgia and South Carolina were kept up to date with accurate and timely information.

I The liaisons worked closely with Southern Nuclear Operating *Company personnel in the emergency operations facility to obtain the current simulated plant conditions at the I

Vogtle Electric Generating Plant and to provide that information on a timely basis to their counterparts in the respective state emergency operations centers, _and in turn to th,e risk counties. In tum, the liaisons were effective in ensuring that the utility was promptly I

notified of the protective actions decisions implemented by state and county officials in Georgia and South Carolina. I The liaisons effectively facilitated the flow of*information to various queries and requests between the utility and state and county agencies. Throughout the exercise, the liaisons maintained situational awareness of activities in their respective states by monitoring the I

administrative decision line facilitated by the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency and the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. I The following Radiological Emergency Preparedness capability target was MET: 2.b. l.

a. Level 1 Finding: None I

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I State and local public information staff successfully demonstrated the dissemination of emergency information and instructions to the public and news media. Staff were alerted and mobilized in an expedient manner in accordance with plans and procedures. I Redundant communications, as well as sufficient equipment and supplies, were available within the facility to support emergency operations. Representatives from Burke County, the State of Georgia, the State of South Carolina, and Southern Nuclear Operating I Company supported public information activities. Emergency information and 32 /

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I Media briefings provided prompt, correct, and coordinated information appropriate to the incident. The public inquiry demonstration was excellent and proved the ability to handle a high, volume of calls.in order to provide accurate information or corryct false I information.

For this capability the following Radiological Emergency Preparedness criteria were I MET: 1.a.l; 1.d.1, and 5.b.l ..

a. Level 1 Finding: .None I b. Level 2 F~nding: None

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I Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program I After Action Report* 2018 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Section 4: Conclusion I Overall, the exercise was a success. Officials and representatives from: the State of Georgia and Burke County; the State of South Carolina and Aiken, Allendale, and Barnwell Counties; I Southern Nuclear Operating Company; and numerous other organizations participated in the exercise. The cooperation and teamwork of the participants were evident throughout all phases of the exercise. State and local emergency response organizations demonstrated knowledge of I their emergency response plans and procedures and successfully implemented them.

Highlights of the exercise included: participation by local elected officials in both states, which I helped expand the community's awareness of protective actions taken during radiological emergencies, and extensive use of cross training, which created an environment for increasing the depth of knowledge and experience within and amongst the respective staffs. It was evident I throughout the exercise that community officials were engaged in the decision-making process and fully support their local emergency management agencies.

I The Federal Emergency Management Agency did not identify any Level 1 or Level 2 findings during this exercise, or during any of the out of sequence activities, which supported this I exercise.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency wishes to acknowledge the efforts of the many individuals who participated and made this exercise a success. The cooperation and teamwork of I the participants was evident throughout all phases of the exercise: The Federal Emergency Management Agency wishes to acknowledge the efforts of the many individuals who dedicated I their time and effort, and made this exercise a success.

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' ' ..  ; Assessment Assessment Unusual Event NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA Alert 0819 0827 0827 0822 0827 0831 0831 0820 0831 Site Area Emergency 0952 0956 0956 0959 0956 0959 0957 0957 0958 General Emergency 1105 1117 1117 1120 1117 1120 1120 1118 1120 Simulated Rad. Release Started 1100 1100 1117 1105 1117 1120 1120 1118 1125 Simulated Rad. Release Ended Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Facility Declared Operational 0902 0855 0855 0856 1015 1113 0836 0907 0833 Declaration of State of Emergency NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA 1015 1015

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Notification to FAA, USCG, Norfolk Southern to clear airspace; close river and rail 0926 0926 1032 NIA NIA NIA 1121 NIA Stored feed and water (1000); early dismissals of schools (1121) 1st Protective Action Decision Evacuate: A, C-5, D-5, E-5 1132 1132 1135 1132 1132 1132 1132 1132 Shelter in place: D-10, E-10, F-10 1st Siren Activation 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1st EAS Message 1140 1140 1140 1140 1140 1140 1140 .1140 KI Decision NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA

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Evaluation Team Matt Bradley

• Operational Coordination Drew Seward Public Information and Warning I JIC (Waynesboro, Georgia)

John Simpson Brad McRee PJ Nied Dose Assessment Public Information and Warning I State of South Carolina:, Director - Kim Stenson Elisabeth Adkins

• SEOC/DOSE (Columbia, South Carolina) Joe Harworth */*

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• Alex Sera Operational Coordination Public Information and Warning I Allendale County: EMD - Gidget Stanley EOC (Allendale, South Carolina) Robert Nash* Operational Coordination Odis Spencer Public Information and Warning I Barnwell County: EMD - Roger Riley EOC (Barnwell, South Carolina) Quintin Ivy* Operational Coordination I *Jurisdiction Lead Lorenzo Lewis Public Information and Warning

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I Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program I After: Action Report 2018 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Appendix C: Extent of Play Agreements I GA ALVIN W. VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT DRAFT EXTENT OF PLAY AGREEMENT I PARTIAL PARTICIPATION REP EXERCISE May 15, 2018 I All activities will be demonstrated fully in accordance with respective plans and procedures as they would be in an actual emergency. The Federal Emergency Management Agency I (FEMA) Regional Office must receive these plans, guides and procedures at least 90 days before the exercise. This Extent of Play Agreement (EOPA) is written by exception. If it is I *not listed as an exception it will be demonstrated as described in the plans, standard operating guides (SOGs) and/or procedures (SOPs). Any issue or discrepancy arising during exercise play may be re-demonstrated if allowed by the Regional Assistance I Committee (RAC) Chair or as listed herein. This allowance may be granted if it is not disruptive to exercise play and is mutually agreed to by the Offsite Response Organization (ORO) Exercise Controller and FEMA Evaluator. Some activities may be performed as a I training-only opportunity, and are identified in the participant description.

Core Capability: Operational Coordination- State and county emergency operations centers I (EOCs); emergency operations facility (EOF).

Definition: Establish and maintain a unified and coordinated operational structure and process I that appropriately integrates all critical stakeholders and supports the execution of core capabilities.

I Capability Target: Emergency Operations Management Performance Measure: Procedures to alert and notify personnel will be demonstrated and I personnel will respond only upon notification. Identified communications will be operational.

Key personnel with leadership roles will provide direction and control. A particular facility's equipment and supplies must be sufficient and consistent with that facility's assigned role in the I ORO's emergency operations plans. Specific equipment and supplies that must be demonstrated under this criterion include KI inventories, dosimetry, and monitoring equipment.

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State of Georgia Critical Task: OROs use effective procedures to alert, notify, and mobilize emergency I personnel and activate facilities in a timely manner. (NUREG-0654/ FEMA REP-1, A.La, e; A.3, 4; C.1, 4, 6; D.4; E.l, 2; G.3.a; H.3, 4; Criterion 1.a.1)

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Participating agencies may pre-position response personnel in proximity to their assigned response location. Regardless of location, exercise participants will not be allowed to enter their assigned duty location prior to receiving notification that the exercise has I

begun and they are instructed to respond.

• !* State of Georgia in agreement with clarifications above.

I Critical Task: Facilities are sufficient to support the emergency response (NUREG-0654/FEMA

• REP-I, G.3.a; H.3; J.10.h, J.12; K.5.b; Criterion 1.b.l)

I State directibh and control Wiil be provided frorri the State'Operations Center (SOC) located at GEMA/HS Headquarters,*935 East Confederate Avenue, Atlanta, GA. *At the I

present time the GEMA/HS facility is undergoing a major renovation which includes the SOC and 24-Hour Warning Point.

• I The soc*and'24-Hour Warning Point have been temporarily re-located from the basement floor to the first floor of Building 2. All response systems arid capabilities have been re-located to the temporary SOC and are operating normally in this temporary I

location.

• !* State of Georgia in agreement with clarifications above.

I Critical Task: At least two communication systems are available, at least one operates properly, I and communication links are estabijshed and maintained with appropriate locations.

Communication capabilities are managed in support of emergency operations. (NUREG-0654/FEMA REP-I, F.1, 2; Criterion 1.d. l). I GEMA/HS Liaisons will be deployed to the Burke County EOC and the Southern Nuclear Emergency Operations Facility (EOF) in Birmingham, Al. These liaisons will I assist in communications and coordination between the SOC and participating offsite response organizations.

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I Critical Task: Equipment, maps, displays, monitoring instruments, dosimetry, potassium iodide (KI) and other supplies are sufficiept to support emergency operations. (NUREG-0654/FEMA REP-I, H.7, 10; I.7, 8', 9; J.10.a, b, e; J.11,.12; K.3.a; K.5.b; Criterion 1.e.l) . . . I Quantities of KI for emergency workers, dosimetry, survey equipment, and their calibration/testing were verified during the Staff Assistant Visit identified below. I I

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I *!* State of Georgia in agreement with clarifications above.

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Participants:

.Burke County Critical Task: OROs use effective procedures to alert, notify, and mobilize emergency I personnel and.activate faciliti~s in a timely manner. (NUREG-0654/ FEMA REP-;1, A.La, e; A,3, 4; C.1, 4, 6; D.4; E.1, 2; G.3.a; H.3, 4; Criterio_n 1.a.1)

I Participating agencies may pre-position response personnel in proxirpity. to their assigned response location. Regardless of location, exercise participants will not be allowed to enter their assigned duty location prior to receiving notification that the.exercise has I begun and they are instructed to respond.

• !* Burke County in agreement with clarifications above.

I Critical Task: At least two communication systems are available, at least one operates properly, and communication links are established and maintained with appropriate locations.

I Communication capabilities are managed in support of emergency operations. (NUREG-0654/FEMA REP-1, F.1, 2; Criterion 1.d.1)

I GEMA/HS Liaisons will be deployed to the Burke County EOC and the Southern Nuclear Emergency Operations Facility (EOF) in Birmingham, Al. These liaisons will assist in communications and coordination between the SOC and participating offsite I response organizations. * *

• !* Burke County in agreement with clarifications above.

I Critical Task: Equipment, maps, displays, monitoring instruments, dosimetry, potassium iodide I (KI) and other supplies are sufficient to support emergency operations. (NUREG-0654/FEMA REP-1, H.7, 10; I.7, 8, 9; J.10.a, b, e; J.11, 12; K.3.a; K.5.b; Criterion l.e.1)

I Qmintities*ofKI for emergency workers, dosimetry, survey equipment, and their calibration/testing were verified during the Staff Assistant Visit identified below.

I Burke County EMA 277 GA-24, Waynesboro, GA 30830 Date: February 7, 2018 I Time: 2p.m.

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• !* Burke County in agreement with clarifications above.

Capability Target:- Protective Action Decision Making I Performance Measure: ORO's demonstrate the capability to; assess and control the radiation ..

exposure received by emergency workers; Radiological Assessment, Protective Action I Recommendations, and Precautionary and/or Protective Action Decisions for the *Plume Phase of the Emergency; and Precautionary and/or Protective Action Decision Consideration for the Protection of Persons with Disabilities and Access/Functional --Needs: I

'*: .i Critical Task: Key personnel with leadership roles for the_ ORO provide direction ;md control.

to that part of the ov*erall response effort for which they are responsible. (NUREG.. 0654/FEMA I

REP-I, A.l.d; A.2.a, b; A.3; C.4, 6; Criterion l.c;l)

• !* State of Georgia in agreement I

Critical Task: -OROs ui;e adecision-making-process; considering relevant factors and  ;

appropriate coordination,;to ensure that an exposure control ~ystem,cincluding the-use of KI, is in, I

place for emergency workers, including provisions to authorize radiation ~xposure in excess of administrative limits or protection action guides. (NUREG-0654/FEMAREP-1, C.6; f; K.3.a; K.4; Criterion 2.a. l)

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• !* State of Georgia in agreement I Critical Task: Appropriate protective action recommendations (PARs) are based on available information on plant conditions, field.monitoring data, and licensee and ORO dose projections, as well as knowledge of onsite and offsite environmental conditions. (NUREG0654/FEMA-REP-1, I.IO and Supplement 3; Criterion 2.b.l)

• !* State of Georgia in agreement I

Critical Task: A decision-making process involving consideration of appropriate factors and _

necessary coordination is used to make precautionary and/or protective action decisions for the I

general public (including the recommendation for use of KI, if ORO policy}. Wl]REG-0654/FEMA-REP- 1, A.3; C.4, 6;D.4; J.9; J.10.f; m; Criterion.2.b.2) I The State of Georgia, to include Burke County, does not issue KI to the general public.

• !* State of Georgia in agreement with clarifications above.

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I Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program I After Action Report 2018 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Participant: Burke County I Critical Task: Key personnel with leadership roles for the ORO provide direction and control to that part of the overall response effort for which they are responsible. (NUREG-0654/FEMA I REP~l, A.l.d; A.2.a, b; A.3; C.4, 6; Criterion l.c.l)

• • Burke County in agreement I Critical Task: OROs use a decision-making process, considering relevant factors and appropriate coordination, to ensure that an exposure control system, including the use of KI, is in I place for emergency workers, including provisions to authorize radiation exposure in excess of administrative limits or protection action guides. (NUREG-0654/FEMA REP-1, C.6; f; K.3 .a; K.4; Criterion 2.a.1)

I *:* Burke County in agreement I Critical Task: A decision-making process involving consideration of appropriate factors and necessary coordination is used to make .precautionary ar.d/or protective action decisions for the general public (including the recommendation for use of KI, if ORO policy). (NUREG-I 0654/FEMA-REP- l,' A.3; C.4, 6; D.4; J.9; J.10:f; m; Criterion 2.b.2)

The State of Georgia, to include Burke County, does not issue KI to the general public.

I *:* Burke County in agreement with clarifications above.

I Critical Task: Precautionary and/or protective action decisions are made, as appropriate, for groups of persons with disabilities and access/functional needs. (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1, D.4; J.9; J.10.d, e; Criterion 2.c.l)

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• Burke County in agreement.

I Capability Target: Protective Action Implementation I Performance Measure: Demonstrate the capability to implement emergency worker exposure control; KI decision for institutionalized individuals and the general public; protective actions for persons with disabilities and access/functional needs; schools; traffic and access control and I impediments to evacuation.

Participant: Burke County I

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Critical Task: The OROs issue appropriate dosimetry, KI, and procedures, and manage I

radiologicaLexposure to emergency workers in accordance with the plans/procedures. '

Emergency workers periodically and at the end of each mission read their dosimeters and record I the.readings on the appropriate exposure record.or chart. OROs maintain appropriate record-keeping ofthe*administration of KI to emergency workers.K.3.a: b; K.4; Criterion 3.a.l).

I This capability to be demonstrated,by interview during a RadiologicalProtection Officer (RPO) briefing to selected emergency workers within the Burke County EOC.

, Participating emergency workers will be available following the RPO briefing to I demonstrate, by interview, that they understand how to use the equipment they were issued and understand the directions to complete the required documentation.

I The ;GEMA/HS RPO video may be used to supplement the local RPO Briefing.

• !* Burke County in agreement with clarifications above.

I Critical Task: KI and appropriate instructions are available if a decision to recommend use of KI is made. Appropriate record-keeping of the administration of the administration of KI for I

institutionalized individuals is maintained. (NUREG-0654/FEMA REP-1, J.10.e, f; Criterion 3.b.1) I There are no institutionalized individuals with the Plant Vogtle 10-mile EPZ.

• Burke County in agreement with clarifications above.

I Critical Task: Precautionary and/or protective action decisions are implemented for persons with disabilities.and access/functional needs other than schools within areas subject to protective II actions. (NUREG-0654/FEMA REP-1~ J.10.c, d, e, g; Criterion 3.c.l).

Implementation of protective actions for special populations will be demonstrated by I

interview with the Burke County EMA Director and/or local Department ofFamily and Children Services representatives within the Burke County EOC. I An Access I Functional needs lis~ will be available in the Burke County EOC for FEMA evaluators review. I

• *!* Burke County in agreement with clarifications above.

Critical Task: Appropriate traffic and access control is established. Accurate instructions are I

provided to traffic and access control personnel (NUREG-0654/FEMA REP-1, A.3; C.l, 4:

J.10.g, j; Criterion 3.d.l)

Demonstration regarding Traffic Control Points and River Clearance will be demonstrated by interview within the Burke County EOC by representatives of the I

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River Clearance - Ga DNR Law Enforcement, to include communication via radio or I cell phone with South Carolina DNR to demonstrate river clearance,coordination .

. *!* Burke County in agreement with clarifications above.

I Critical Task: Impediments -to evacuation are identified and resolved (NUREG-0654/FEMA REP-1, J.10:k; Criterion 3.d.2).

I Demonstration regarding impediments to evacuation will be demonstrated by interview within the Burke County EOC by law enforcement agency representatives I and/or local EMA officials.

• !* Burke County in agreement with clarifications above.

I Core Capability: Public Information and Warning I Definition: Deliver coordinated, prompt, reliable, and actionable information to the whole community through the use of clear, consistent, accessible, and culturally and linguistically appropriate methods to effectively relay information regarding any threat orhazard and, as I appropriate, the actions being taken and the assistance being made available.

Core Capability: Emergency Notification and Public Information I Performance Measure: Sirens and the EAS system will be activated, if needed, in a timely manner to alert the general public along with waterway warning. Back up'route alerting will I take place in case of failure of the primary alert and notification system.

Participant: State 'Of Georgia I Critical Task: OROs provide accurate subsequent emergency information and instructions to the public and the news media in a timely manner (NUREG-0654/FEMA REP-1, E.5, 7; G.3.a; I G.4.a, c; Criterion 5.b.l).

The State of Georgia will pre-deploy.a GEMA Public Affairs Officer, a GA-DNR I Public Information Officer and public information support personnel to the Joint Information Center, located in Waynesboro, GA.

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• State of Georgia in agreement with clarifications above.

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officials to notify the public of an emergency situation. The initial instructional message to the I

public must include as- a minimum the elements required by current REP guidance. (NUREG-0654/FEMA REP-1, E.5, 6, 7; Criterion 5.a.l) I Procedures to broadcast the message will be demonstrated up to the point of transmission. The alert signal activation will not be performed. I

• Burke County in agreement.

I Critical Task:. Backup alert and notification of the public is completed within a reasonable time .

following the detection by the ORO of a failure of the primary alert and notification system (NUREG-0654/FEMA REP-1, E.6, Appendix 3.B.2.c; Criterion 5.a.3).

I Effective January 1, 2018, the primary alert system for notification of the public is an

• outdoor siren warning system. The backup alert and notificati6n system is a reverse I

911 calling system, Code Red ..

The outdoor warning siren system will be demonstrated up to the point of activation.

I The reverse 911 call system (Code Red) will be demonstrated by launching a test message to a select group of pre,.identified individuals. I

• Burke County in agreement with clarifications above.

Critical Task: OROs provide accurate subsequent emergency information and instructions to I

the public and news media in a timely manner (NUREG-0654/FEMA REP--1, E.5, 7; G.3.a; G.4.a, c; Criterion 5.b.l) .. I Burke County EMA will deploy one public affairs staff member to the Plant V ogtle Joint Information Center, located in Waynesboro, GA. I Local radio and television stations used for information dissemination by Burke County include the following; I

. WYFA (FM 100.9) in Waynesboro WBBQ (AM 1340 and FM 104.3) in Augusta Augusta television stations, I

Channels WJBF-6, WRDW-12 or WAGT-26

• Burke County in agreement with clarifications above.

I Participant: VNP-Joint Information Center I Critical Task: OROs use effective procedures to alert, notify, and mobilize emergency personnel and activate facilities in a timely manner. (NUREG-0654/.FEMA REP:..t, A.La, I e; A.3, 4; C.1, 4, 6; D.4; E.1, 2; G.3.a; H.3, 4; Criterion 1.a.-1) 48 I I

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I After Action Report 2018 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant I Participating agencies may pre-position response personnel in proximity to their assigned response location. Regardless of location, exercise participants will not be allowed to enter their assigned duty location prior to receiving notification that the exercise has I begun and they are instructed to respond.

• !* State of Georgia in agreement with clarifications above.

I *!* Burke County in agreement with clarifications above.

Critical Task:* At least two* communication systems are available, at least one operates .properly,

• I and communication links are established and maintained with appropriate locations.

Communication capabilities are managed in support of emergency operations. (NUREG-I 0654/FEMA REP-1, F.1, 2; Criterion 1.d.1)

• !* State of Georgia in agreement with clarifications above.

I *!* Burke County in agreement with clarifications above.

Critical Task: Equipment, maps, displays, monitoring instruments, dosim*etry, potassium iodide I (KI) and other supplies are sufficient to support emergency operations. (NUREG-0654/FEMA REP-1, H.7, 10; I.7, 8, 9; J.10.a, b, e; J.11, 12; K.3.a; K.5.b; Criterion 1.e.l)

I *!* State of Georgia in agreement with clarifications above.

• !* Burke County in agreement with clarifications above.

I Critical Task: OROs provide accurate subsequent emergency information and instructions to the public and news media in a timely manner (NUREG-0654/FEMA REP-1, E.5, 7; G.3.a; G.4.a, c; Criterion 5.b.l).

I The State of Georgia will pre-deploy a GEMA Public Affairs Officer, a GA-DNR I Public Information Officer and public information support personnel to the Joint Information Center, located in Waynesboro, GA.

I GEMA Public Affairs representatives will participate in the State Operations Center to coordinate State and local joint press releases which are then provided to the GEMA PIO in the Joint Information Center for dissemination.

I Burke County EMA will deploy one public affairs staff member to the Plant Vogtle Joint Information Center, located in Waynesboro,.GA.

I Local radio and television stations used for information dissemination by Burke County include the following; I . WYFA (FM 100.9) in Waynesboro

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Channels WJBF-6, WRDW-12 or WAGT-26

• • State of Georgia in agreement with clarifications above. I

• • Burke County in agreement with clarifications above.

Core Capability: Environmental Response/Health and Safety . I Definition: Ensure the availability of guidance and resources to address all hazards including hazardous materials, acts of terrorism, and natural disasters in *support of the responder I

operations and the affected communities.

Capability Target: Protective Action Decision Making I

Performance Measure: OROs authorized to send emergency workers into the plume exposure pathway EPZmust demonstrate a capability to ~ssess and cpntrol the radiation exposure received I

by emergency workers and have a decision chain in place, as specified in the ORO's plans/procedures, to authorize emergency worker exposure limits to be exceeded for specific missions. As appropriate, OROs must demonstrate the capability to make decisions on the I

distribution and administration of KI as a protective measure for emergency workers.

Participants:

Burke County I

Critical Task: The OROs issue appropriate dosimetry, KI, and procedures, and manage radiological exposure to emergency workers in accordance with the plans/procedures.

I Emergency workers periodically and at the end of each mission read their dosimeters and record the readings on the appropriate exposure record or chart. OROs maintain appropriate record-keeping ofthie administration of KI to emergency workers.K.3.a. b; K.4; Crit~rion 3.a.1).

I This capability to be demonstrated by interview during a Radiological Protection Officer (RPO) briefing to selected emergency workers within the Burke County EOC.

I Participating emergency workers will be available following the RPO briefing to .

demonstrate, by interview, that they understand how to use the equipment they were issued and understand the directions to complete the required docume.qtation ..

I The GEMA/HS RPO video may be used to supplement the local RPO Briefing. I

• • Burke County in agreement with clarifications above.

Critical Task: RI and appropriate i1,1structions are available if a de.cision to recommend.use of I

KI is made. Appropriate r~cord-keeping of the administration of the administration,of KI for institutionalized individuals is maintained. (NUREG-0654/FEMA REP-1, J.10.e, f; Criterion I 3.b.l)

.There are no institution~lized individ1+als with the Plant Vogtle 10-mile EPi EMA I 50 I I

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• Burke County in agreement with clarifications above.

I Capability Target: Field Measurement and Analysis I Performance Measure: OROs must demonstrate the capability to deploy FMTs with the equipment, methods, and expertisenecessary*to determine the location of airbome*radiation and particulate deposition on the ground from an airborne plume.

I Participant: 'State of Georgia ;

I Critical Task: Field teams (two or more) are managed to obtain sufficient information to help characterize the release and to control radiation exposure: (NUREG C.1; H.12; I.7, 8, 11; J.10.a; Criterion 4.a.2)

I The State of Georgia will deploy two (2) Field Teams that-are managed'to obtain sufficient informatfon to help characterize the release *and to control radiation *.

I *exposure.

The Field Team demonstration is for training purposes only and will not be I considered in the exercise evaluation.

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• State of Georgia in agreement with clarifications above.

Core Capability: On-Scene Security and Protection I Definition: Ensure a safe and secure environment through law enforcement and* related security and protection operations for people and communities located within affected areas and also for I all traditional and atypical response personnel engaged in lifesaving and life-sustaining, operations.

I Capability Target: Protective Action Implementation Performance *Measure: Demonstrate the capability to select, establish and staff traffic control I and access points; identify and resolve impediments to evacuation; distribute dosimetry and KL" and implement and manage EW exposure control.

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Burke County Critical Task: Equipment, maps, displays, monitoring instruments, dosimetry, potassium iodide (KI) and other supplies are *sufficient to support emergency operations. (NUREff-0654/FEMA

• I REP-1, H.7, 10; I.7, 8;9; J.10.a, b, e; Lll, 12; K.3.a; K.5.b; Criterion l.e.1) *

• !* Burke County in agreement.

I Critical T~sk: The ORos* issue appropriate dosimetry, KI; and procedures, arid manage radiological exposure to emergency workers in accordance with the plans/procedures.

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I Emergency workers periodically and at the end of each mission read their dosimeters'and record the readings*on the appropriate exposure record or chart. OROs maintain appropriate record-keeping of the administration of KI to emergency workers.K.3.a. b; K.4; Criterion 3.a..1).

I This capability to be demonstrated by interview during a Radiological Protection.**

Officer (RPO) briefing to selected.emergency workers within the Burke County EOC.

I Participating emergency workers will be available following the RPO briefing to

• .demonstrate, by interview, that they understand how to use the equipment they were.

i~sued and understand the directions to* complete the required documentation.

I The. GEMA/HS RPO video may be used to supplement the local RPO _Briefing. I

• !* Burke County in agreement with clarifications above.*

Critical Task: Appropriate traffic and access control is established. Accurate instructions are I

provided to traffic and access control pers01mel (NUREG-0654/FEMAREP-1, A.3; C.l, 4:

J.10.g, j; Criterion 3 .d. l)

• I Demonstration regarding Traffic Control Points and River Clearance will be demonstrated by interview within the Burke County EOC by representatives of the agencies identified below:

I Traffic Control Points-Burke County Sheriffs Department and Georgia State Patrol.

I River Clearance - Ga DNR Law Enforcement, to include communication via radio or cell phone with SouthCarolina DNR to demonstrate river clearance coordination. I

• !* Burke County in:agreement with clarifications above.

Critical Task: Impediments to evacuation are identified and resolved (NUREG-0654/FEMA I

REP-I, J.10.k; Criterion 3.d.2).

Demonstration regarding impediments to evacuation will be demonstrated by I

interview within the Burke County EOC by law enforcement agency representatives and/or local EMA officials. I

• !* Burke County in agreement with clarifications above.

I SC Extent of Play Agreement Vogtle Electric Generating Plant 2018 Partial Participation Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Exercise I Unless otherwise noted, all activities will be fully demonstrated in accordance with respective plans and procedures as they would be in an actual emergency. South Carolina Emergency I Management Division (SCEMD) must provide these plans, guides and procedures to Federal 52 I

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I Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program I After Action Report 2018 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) NLT 60 days before the exercise. If an activity is not I listed as an exception, it will be demonstrated as described in the plans, standard operating guides (SOGs) and/or standard operating procedures (SOPs). In some cases, a task may be listed as "demonstrate/discuss" to indicate that actions may be completed or discussed via interview as I the scenario dictates. Any activity to be evaluated out-of-,sequence (OOS), during staff assistance visits (SA Vs), and/or by discussion will be clearly identified. Any issue or discrepancy arising during exercise play may be re-demonstrated, if allowed by the Regional Assistance Committee I (RAC) Chair or as listed herein. This allowance may be granted if it is not disruptive to exercise play and is mutually agreed to by the Offsite Response Organization (ORO) Controller and FEMA Evaluator.

I Offsite Response Organizations (ORO) Page#

State of South Carolina 1 I State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC)

Dose Assessment 1

4 Emergency Operations Facility (EOF) Liaisons 6 I Waterway Clearance Traffic Control Points (TCPs) 6 8

I Joint Information System (JIS)

EAS/LP-1 Risk Counties (Aiken, Allendale, and Barnwell) 10 12 13 I Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

Traffic Control Points (TCPs) 13 17 Emergency Worker Decontamination (EWD) 19 I Backup Route Alerting Reception Center (RC) 21 23 Congregate Care (CC) 25 I

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC)

I Core Capability: Operational Coordination Definition: Establish and maintain a unified and coordinated operational structure and process I

that appropriately integrates all critical stakeholders and supports the execution of core capabilities. I Capability Target: 1.a.1. Alert, Notify, Mobilize OROs use effective procedures to alert, notify, and mobilize emergency personnel and activate facilities in a timely manner (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , A.I .a, e; A.3 , 4; C.1 , 4, 6; D.4; E.1 ,

I 2; H.3 , 4).

South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) will demonstrate the following I

Critical Tasks:

• The capability to receive notification of an incident from the licensees; verify the I notification; contact. alert, and mobilize key emergency personnel in a timely manner.

• The ability to staff and maintain 24-hour operations.

• The activation of facilities for immediate use by mobilized personnel upon their arrival. I

• The ability to identify and request additional resources or identify compensatory measures.

I Exceptions:

Personnel cannot be at their duty station but may be pre-positioned in the area prior to notification.

I Capability Target: 1.c.1 . Direction and Control Key personnel with leadership roles for the ORO provide direction and control to that part of the I

overall response effort for which they are responsible (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , A. l .d; A.2 .a, b; A.2; C.4, 6). I State Emergency Response Team (SERT) members at the SEOC will demonstrate the following Critical Tasks:

• The ability to carry out the essential management functions of the response effort.

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• The ability to prioritize resource tasking and replace/supplement resources.

Exception: All telephone calls to non-participating agencies will be made by calling the I

simulation cell (SimCell). FEMA evaluator will be given access to the Sim Cell as needed. I I

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I Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program I After Action Report 2018 V ogtle Electric Generating Plant Capability Target: 1.d.1. Communications Equipment I At least 2 communications systems are available, at least 1 operates properly, and communication links are established and maintained with appropriate locations. Communications capabilities are managed in support of emergency operations (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , F.1, I 2).

SCEMD will demonstrate the following Critical Tasks:

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• A primary system and at least one backup system are fully functional at all times.

• The capability to manage the communications systems and ensure that all message traffic is handled without delays that might disrupt emergency operations.

I Capability Target: 1.e.1. Equipment & Supplies to Support Operations Equipment, maps, displays, monitoring instruments, dosimetry, KI, and other supplies are I sufficient to support emergency operations (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1, H.7, 10; 1.7, 8, 9; J.10 .a, b, e; J.11 , 12; K.3 .a; K.5 .b).

I SCEMD will demonstrate that the SEOC has sufficient equipment. maps and displays to perform the assigned role.

I Capability Target: 2.b.2. Protective Action Decisions for the General Public A decision-making process involving consideration of appropriate factors and necessary coordination is used to make P ADs for the general public (including the recommendation for use I ofKI, if ORO policy) (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , A.3; C.4, 6; D.4; J.9 ; J.10.f, m).

The SERT will demonstrate the following Critical Tasks:

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• The capability to make both initial and subsequent precautionary and/or protective action decisions in a timely manner appropriate to the incident.

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• The capability to change protective actions based on the combination of the following factors: subsequent dose projections, field monitoring data, or information on plant conditions, magnitude of ongoing threat, the response. and/or site conditions.

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• The capability to make decisions on the distribution and administration of Kl to supplement sheltering and evacuation.

• The capability to communicate the results of decisions to all the affected locations.

I Capability Target: 3 .d.1. Implementation of Traffic and Access Control Appropriate traffic and access control is established. Accurate instructions are provided to traffic I and access control personnel (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , A.3 ; C.1 , 4; J.10.g, j).

ESF-16 (Traffic Management) will demonstrate and/or discuss the following Critical Tasks:

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• The capability to select, establish. and staff appropriate traffic and access control points consistent with current conditions and PADs (e.g., evacuating, sheltering. and relocation) in a timely mam1er.

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• The capability to provide instructions to traffic and access control staff on actions to take when modifications in protective action strategies necessitate changes in evacuation patterns or in the area(s) where access is controlled.

I Capability Target: 3.d.2. Impediments to Evacuation and Traffic and Access Control Impediments to evacuation are identified and resolved (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , J.1 O.k).

I ESF-16 (Traffic Management) will demonstrate/discuss the capability to identify and take appropriate actions concerning impediments to evacuation. including re-routing of traffic and I

coordination with the JIS to communicate alternate routes to evacuees, as appropriate.

Core Capability: Operational Communications I

Definition: Ensure the capacity for timely communications in support of security, situational awareness, and operations by any and all means available, among and between affected communities in the impact area and all response forces.

I Capability Target: 1.d.1 Communications Equipment (Interstate Communications)

At least 2 communications systems are available, at least 1 operates properly, and I

communication links are established and maintained with appropriate locations. Communications capabilities are managed in support of emergency operations (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , F.1 ,

2).

I SCEMD will demonstrate the following Critical Tasks:

• A primary system and at least one backup system are fully ftmctional at all times.

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• The capability to manage the communications systems and ensure that all message traffic is handled without delays that might disrupt emergency operations. I Core Capability: Public Information and Warning Definition: Deliver coordinated, prompt, reliable, and actionable information to the whole I community through the use of clear, consistent, accessible, and culturally and linguistically appropriate methods to effectively relay information regarding any threat or hazard and, as appropriate, the actions being taken and the assistance being made available. I Capability Target: 5.a.1. Initial Activation of Prompt Alert and Notification System Activities associated with primary alerting and notification of the public are completed in a I timely manner following the initial decision by authorized offsite emergency officials to notify the public of an emergency situation. The initial instructional message to the public must include as a minimum the elements required by current FEMA REP Guidance (Timely: The responsible I ORO personnel/representatives demonstrate actions to disseminate the appropriate information/instructions with a sense of urgency and without undue delay) (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , E.5 , 6, 7). I I

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I Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program I After Action Report 2018 V ogtle Electric Generating Plant The SERT will demonstrate the capability to coordinate siren activation followed by an I initial instructional message to populated areas (permanent resident and transient) throughout the 10-mile plume exposure pathway EPZ. The procedures to broadcast the message will be fully demonstrated as they would in an actual emergency up to the point of transmission.

I Capability Target: 5.b.1. Emergency Info and Instructions for Public and the Media OROs provide accurate emergency information and instructions to the public and news media in I a timely manner (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , E.5 , 7; G.3.a; G.4.a, c).

The SERT will demonstrate the following Critical Tasks:

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• The ability to provide emergency information and instructions to the public and media in a timely mam1er following the initial ale1t and notification (not subject to specific time requirements).

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• The capability to ensure that emergency information that is no longer valid is rescinded and not repeated by broadcast media.

• The capability to ensure that current emergency information is repeated at pre-established I intervals.

• The capability to provide timely, accurate, concise, and coordinated infon11ation to the I news media for subsequent dissemination to the public.

• The capability to respond appropriately to inquiries from the news media.

• The capability to deal with calls received via the public inquiry hotline.

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• The capability to provide or obtain accurate information for public inquiry callers or make appropriate referrals.

• The capability to ensure that emergency information and instructions are consistent with I PADs made by appropriate officials.

• The capability to ensure that emergency information contains all necessary and applicable instructions to assist the public in carrying out the PADs provided.

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• The capability to conduct timely and pe1tinent media briefings and distribute media releases as the incident warrants.

I Dose Assessment Core Capability: Situational Assessment I Definition: Provide all decision-makers with decision-relevant information regarding Capability Target: 1.a.1. Alert, Notify, Mobilize I OROs use effective procedures to alert, notify, and mobilize emergency personnel and activate facilities in a timely manner (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , A.I.a, e; A.3 , 4; C.1 , 4, 6; D.4; E.l ,

2; H.3, 4).

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SCDHEC will demonstrate the following Critical Tasks:

• The capability to receive notification of an incident; contact, alert. and mobilize key emergency personnel in a timely manner.

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• The ability to staff and maintain 24-hour operations.

• The ability to identify and request additional resomces or identify compensatory measures.

I Exception: Personnel cannot be at their duty station but may be pre-positioned in the area prior to notification.

I Capability Target: 1.d.1. Communications Equipment At least 2 communications systems are available, at least 1 operates properly, and I

communication links are established and maintained with appropriate locations. Communications capabilities are managed in support of emergency operations (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , F.1 ,

2).

I SCDHEC will demonstrate the following Critical Tasks:

• A primary system and at least one backup system are fully functional at all times.

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• The capability to manage the communications systems and ensure that all message traffic is handled without delays that might disrupt emergency operations. I Capability Target: l .e. l. Equipment & Supplies to Support Operations Equipment, maps, displays, monitoring instruments, dosimetry, KI, and other supplies are I sufficient to support emergency operations (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , H.7, 10; 1.7, 8, 9; J.10.a, b, e; J.11 , 12; K.3.a; K.5.b).

I SCDHEC \vill demonstrate that they have sufficient equipment, maps and displays to perform the assigned role.

I Capability Target: 2.b. l . Protective Action Recommendations (P ARs)

Appropriate P ARs are based on available information on plant condition, field monitoring data, and licensee and ORO dose projections, as well as knowledge of onsite and offsite I environmental conditions (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1, I. 10; Supp. 3).

SCDHEC will demonstrate the following Critical Tasks: I

• The capability to develop P ARs for decision-makers based on available information and recommendations provided by the licensee. as well as field monitoring data if available.

• The capability to independently validate dose projections.

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• The capability to use any additional data to refine projected doses and exposure rates and revise the associated P ARs. I Capability Target: 2.b.2. Protective Action Decisions for the General Public I

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I SCDHEC will demonstrate the provision of additional PARs based on dose projections, field monitoring data. and infon11ation on plant conditions.

I EOF Core Capability: Situational Assessment I Definition: Provide all decision-makers with decision-relevant information regarding the nature and extent of the hazard, any cascading effects, and the status of the response.

I Capability Target: 2.b.1. Protective Action Recommendations (PARs)

Appropriate P ARs are based on available information on plant condition, field monitoring data, and licensee and ORO dose projections, as well as knowledge of onsite and offsite I environmental conditions (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , I. 10; Supp. 3).

SCEMD Liaison and the SC DHEC Liaison will demonstrate the following Critical Tasks:

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• The capability to provide enhanced flow of information between the utility and offsite response organizations.

• The ability to ensure state and county decision-makers and utility personnel are kept up-I to-date with accurate and timely information.

Waterway Clearance I Core Capability: On Scene Security Protection I Definition: Ensure a safe and secure environment through law enforcement and related security and protection operations for people and communities located within affected areas and also for all traditional and atypical response personnel engaged in lifesaving and life-sustaining I operations.

Capability Target: 1.a.1. Alert, Notify, Mobilize I OROs use effective procedures to alert, notify, and mobilize emergency personnel and activate facilities in a timely manner (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , A.1.a, e; A.3 , 4; C.1 , 4, 6; D.4; E.1 ,

2; H.3, 4).

I SC Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) will discuss the following Critical Tasks:

• The capability to receive notification of an incident; contact, ale1t, and mobilize key I emergency personnel in a timely mam1er.

• The ability to staff and maintain 24-hour operations.

• The ability to identify and request additional resources or identify compensatory I measures.

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At least 2 communications systems are available, at least 1 operates properly, and communication links are established and maintained with appropriate locations. Communications capabilities are managed in support of emergency operations (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , F.1 , I 2).

SCDNR will discuss the following Critical Tasks:

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• A primary system and at least one backup system are fully functional at all times.

• The capability to manage the communications systems and ensure that all message traffic is handled without delays that might disrupt emergency operations.

I Capability Target: l .e.1 . Equipment & Supplies to Support Operations Equipment, maps, displays, monitoring instruments, dosimetry, KI, and other supplies are I

sufficient to support emergency operations (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , H.7, 10; 1.7, 8, 9; J.10.a, b, e; J.11 , 12; K.3.a; K.5.b). I SCDNR will provide verification via discussion that their equipment, dosimetry, Kl, and other supplies are sufficient to perform the assigned role. I Capability Target: 3.a.1. Implementation of Emergency Worker Exposure Control OROs issue appropriate dosimetry, KI, and procedures, and manage radiological exposure to EWs in accordance with the plans/procedures. EWs periodically and at the end of each mission I

read their dosimeters and record the readings on the appropriate exposure record or chart. OROs maintain appropriate record-keeping of the administration of KI to EWs (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , J.10.e, K.3.a, b, K.4).

I SCDNR will discuss the following Critical Tasks:

• The capability to provide emergency workers (including supplemental resources) with the I

appropriate direct-reading and permanent-record dosimetry. dosimeter chargers, Kl, and instructions on the use of these items. I

• Procedures to monitor and record dosimeter readings and manage radiological exposure control.

• Procedures for when administrative exposure limits and tum-back values are reached. I

• The capability to detem1ine whether to replace workers, authorize workers to incur additional exposmes. or other actions related to exposure limits.

• The capability to accomplish distribution of KI to emergency workers consistent with I

decisions made.

• The capability to formulate and disseminate instmctions on using KI for those advised to take.

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• The basic knowledge of procedures for using Kl.

Exception: KI will be simulated I

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SCDNR will discuss the following Critical Tasks:

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• The capability to select. establish, and staff appropriate access control points consistent

-with current conditions and PADs ( e.g., evacuating. sheltering. and relocation) in a timely manner.

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• The capability to provide instructions to access control staff on actions to take when modifications in protective action strategies necessitate changes in evacuation patterns or in the area(s) where access is controlled.

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• Accurate knowledge of their roles and responsibilities including verifying emergency worker identification and access authorization to the affected areas.

I Traffic Control Points (TCPs)

Core Capability: On Scene Security Protection I Definition: Ensure a safe and secure environment through law enforcement and related security and protection operations for people and communities located within affected areas and also for all traditional and atypical response personnel engaged in lifesaving and life-sustaining I operations.

Capability Target: 1.a. l. Alert, Notify, Mobilize I OROs use effective procedures to alert, notify, and mobilize emergency personnel and activate facilities in a timely manner (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , A.I.a, e; A.3 , 4; C.1 , 4, 6; D.4; E.1 ,

I 2; H.3 , 4).

ESF-16 (Trafiic Management) will demonstrate the following Critical Tasks:

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• The capability to receive notification of an incident; contact. alert, and mobilize key emergency personnel in a timely manner.

• The ability to staff and maintain 24-hour operations.

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• The ability to identify and request additional resources or identify compensatory measures.

I Capability Target: l .d. l. Communications Equipment At least 2 communications systems are available, at least 1 operates properly, and communication links are established and maintained with appropriate locations. Communications I capabilities are managed in support of emergency operations (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-l , F.1, 2).

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ESF-16 (Traffic Management) will discuss the following Critical Tasks:

• A primary system and at least one backup system are fully functional at all times.

• The capability to manage the communications systems and ensure that all message traffic I

is handled without delays that might disrupt emergency operations.

Capability Target: 1.e.1. Equipment & Supplies to Support Operations I

Equipment, maps, displays, monitoring instruments, dosimetry, KI, and other supplies are sufficient to support emergency operations (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-l , H.7, 10; I.7, 8, 9; J.10.a, b, e; J.11 , 12; K.3.a; K.5.b).

I ESF-16 (Traffic Management) will provide verification via discussion that equipment.

dosimetry. KI. and other supplies are sufficient and consistent with the assigned role.

I Capability Target: 3 .a. l . Implementation of Emergency Worker Exposure Control OROs issue appropriate dosimetry, KI, and procedures, and manage radiological exposure to I

EWs in accordance with the plans/procedures. EWs periodically and at the end of each mission read their dosimeters and record the readings on the appropriate exposure record or chart. OROs maintain appropriate record-keeping of the administration of KI to EWs (NUREG-0654/FEMA-I REP-l , J.10.e, K.3 .a, b, K.4).

ESF-16 (Traffic Management) will discuss the following Critical Tasks:

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• The capability to provide emergency workers (including supplemental resources) with the appropriate direct-reading and permanent-record dosimetry. dosimeter chargers, Kl, and instructions on the use of these items.

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• Procedures to monitor and record dosimeter readings and manage radiological exposure control. I

• Procedures for when administrative exposure limits and turn-back values are reached.

• The capability to detennine whether to replace workers. authorize workers to incur additional exposures. or other actions related to exposure limits. I

• TI1e capability to accomplish distribution of KI to emergency workers consistent with decisions made.

• The capability to formulate and disseminate instructions on using KI for those advised to I

take.

• The basic knowledge of procedures for using KL I Exception: KI will be simulated.

Capability Target: 3 .d.1. Implementation of Traffic and Access Control I

Appropriate traffic and access control is established. Accurate instructions are provided to traffic and access control personnel. (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , A.3 ; C.1 , 4; J.10.g, j) I I

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• The capability to select. establish, and staff appropriate traffic and access control points consistent with current conditions and P ADs (e.g., evacuating, sheltering, and relocation) in a timely manner.

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• The capability to provide instructions to traffic and access control staff on actions to take when modifications in protective action strategies necessitate changes in evacuation patterns or in the area(s) where access is controlled.

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• Accurnte knowledge of their roles and responsibilities. including verifying emergency worker identification and access authorization to the affected areas.

I Capability Target: 3.d.2. Impediments to Evacuation and Traffic and Access Control Impediments to evacuation are identified and resolved. (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , J.1 O.k)

I ESF-16 (Traffic Management) will demonstrate/discuss the capability to respond to evacuation impediments with re-routing of traffic during the evacuation and coordination with the Joint Information Center/ Joint lnfonnation System (JIC/JIS) to communicate I alternate evacuation routes.

Joint Information System (JIS)

I Core Capability: Public Information and Warning I Definition: Deliver coordinated, prompt, reliable, and actionable information to the whole community through the use of clear, consistent, accessible, and culturally and linguistically appropriate methods to effectively relay information regarding any threat or hazard and, as I appropriate, the actions being taken and the assistance being made available.

Capability Target: l .a. l. Alert, Notify, Mobilize I OROs use effective procedures to alert, notify, and mobilize emergency personnel and activate facilities in a timely manner (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , A.I.a, e; A.3 , 4; C.l , 4, 6; D.4; E.1 ,

2; H.3 , 4).

I ESF-15 (Public Information) will demonstrate the following Critical Tasks for the State JIC/JIS:

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• The ability to staff and maintain 24-hour operations.

• The capability to activate the State JIC for immediate use by mobilized personnel upon their arrival.

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• The ability to identify and request additional resources or identify compensatory measures.

I Capability Target: l .d.1. Communications Equipment At least two communications systems are available, at least one operates properly, and communication links are established and maintained with appropriate locations. Communications I capabilities are managed in support of emergency operations (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , F.1 ,

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ESF-15 (Public Information) will demonstrate the following Critical Tasks for the State JIC/JIS:

• A primary system and at least one backup system are fully functional at all times.

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• The capability to manage the communications systems and ensure that all message traffic is handled without delays that might disrupt emergency operations.

I Capability Target: 1.e.1 . Equipment & Supplies to Support Operations Equipment, maps, displays, monitoring instruments, dosimetry, KI, and other supplies are sufficient to support emergency operations (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , H.7, 10; 1.7, 8, 9; I

J.10 .a, b, e; J.11 , 12;K.3.a;K.5.b).

ESF-15 (Public Information) will demonstrate that the State JIC has sufficient equipment, I

maps and displays to perform the assigned role.

Capability Target: 3.d.2. Impediments to Evacuation and Traffic and Access Control I

Impediments to evacuation are identified and resolved (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1, J.10.k).

ESF-15 (Public Information) will demonstrate/discuss the capability to respond to evacuation I

impediments during the evacuation and communicate alternate evacuation routes to the general public. I Capability Target: 5.a. l . Initial Activation of Prompt Alert and Notification System Activities associated with primary alerting and notification of the public are completed in a timely manner following the initial decision by authorized offsite emergency officials to notify I

the public of an emergency situation. The initial instructional message to the public must include as a minimum the elements required by current FEMA REP Guidance (Timely: The responsible ORO personnel/representatives demonstrate actions to disseminate the appropriate I

information/instructions with a sense of urgency and without undue delay) (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1, E.5, 6, 7). I ESF-15 (Public Information) will discuss the capability to provide initial and subsequent messages to populated areas (permanent resident and transient) throughout the 10-mile plume exposure pathway EPZ.

I Capability Target: 5.b.1. Emergency Info and Instructions for Public and the Media I OROs provide accurate emergency information and instructions to the public and news media in a timely manner (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , E.5, 7; G.3.a; G.4.a, c).

I ESF-15 (Public Information) will demonstrate the following Critical Tasks:

• The ability to provide emergency information and instructions to the public and media in a timely manner following the initial alert and notification (not subject to specific time I requirements).

• The capability to ensure that emergency information that is no longer valid is rescinded and not repeated by broadcast media.

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• The capability to ensure that current emergency information is repeated at pre-established I

• intervals.

The capability to provide timely, accurate, concise, and coordinated information to the news media for subsequent dissemination to the public.

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• The capability to respond appropriately to inquiries from the news media.

The capability to deal with calls received via the public inquiry hotline.

• The capability to provide or obtain accurate information for public inquiry callers or I

• make appropriate referrals.

The capability to ensure that emergency information and instructions are consistent with PADs made by appropriate officials.

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• The capability to ensure that emergency information contains all necessary and applicable instructions to assist the public in carrying out the P ADs provided.

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• The capability to conduct timely and pertinent media briefings and distribute media releases as the incident warrants.

I Exception: Public inquiry for the State will be demonstrated at the State Joint Information Center (JIC) located at 2779 Fish Hatchery Road, West Columbia, SC 29172. Public inquiry personnel will provide the FEMA evaluator with a call log.

I EAS/LP-1 I Core Capability: Public Information and Warning Definition: Deliver coordinated, prompt, reliable, and actionable information to the whole community through the use of clear, consistent, accessible, and culturally and linguistically I appropriate methods to effectively relay information regarding any threat or hazard and, as appropriate, the actions being taken and the assistance being made available.

I Capability Target: 5.a.1. Initial Activation of Prompt Alert and Notification System Activities associated with primary alerting and notification of the public are completed in a timely manner following the initial decision by authorized offsite emergency officials to notify I the public of an emergency situation. The initial instructional message to the public must include as a minimum the elements required by current FEMA REP Guidance (Timely: The responsible ORO personnel/representatives demonstrate actions to disseminate the appropriate I information/instructions with a sense of urgency and without undue delay) (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , E,5 , 6, 7).

I The LP-1 (WBBQ-FM 104.3) will discuss the following Critical Tasks:

• The capability to provide initial and subsequent messages to populated areas (permanent resident and transient) throughout the 10-mile plume exposure pathway I EPZ.

• The capability to broadcast an instructional message on a 24-hour basis. including verification of provisions for backup power or an alternate station.

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RISK COUNTIES Aiken, Allendale and Barnwell I

EOC Core Capability: Operational Coordination I

Definition: Establish and maintain a unified and coordinated operational structure and process that appropriately integrates all critical stakeholders and supports the execution of core capabilities.

I Capability Target: I .a. I. Alert, Notify, Mobilize OROs use effective procedures to alert, notify, and mobilize emergency personnel and activate I

facilities in a timely manner (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , A. I.a, e; A.3 , 4; C.1 , 4, 6; D.4; E.1 ,

2; H.3 , 4). I Aiken. Allendale, and Barnwell Counties will demonstrate the following Critical Tasks:

• The capability to receive notification of an incident from the licenses: verify the notification; contact. alert, and mobilize key emergency personnel in a timely manner.

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• The ability to staff and maintain 24-hour operations.

• The activation of facilities for immediate use by mobilized personnel upon their arrival.

• The ability to identify and request additional resources or identify compensatory I

measures.

I Exception: Personnel cannot be at their duty stations but may be pre-positioned in the area prior to notification.

Capability Target: 1.c.1. Direction and Control I

Key personnel with leadership roles for the ORO provide direction and control to that part of the overall response effort for which they are responsible (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , A.l.d; I A.2.a, b; A.2; C.4 , 6).

Aiken, Allendale, and Barnwell Counties will demonstrate the following Critical Tasks: I

• The ability to carry out the essential management functions of the response effort.

• The ability to prioritize resource tasking and replace/supplement resources.

I Exception: All telephone calls to non-participating agencies wi!I be made by calling the simulation cell (SimCell). FEMA evaluator will be given access to the SimCell as needed.

I Capability Target: l .d.1. Communications Equipment At least 2 communications systems are available, at least 1 operates properly, and I

communication links are established and maintained with appropriate locations. Communications capabilities are managed in support of emergency operations (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-l , F. l ,

2).

I Aiken. Allendale. and Barnwell Counties will demonstrate the following Critical Tasks:

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• A primary system and at least one backup system are fully functional at all times.

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• The capability to manage the commw1ications systems and ensure that all message traffic is handled \vithout delays that might disrupt emergency operations.

I Capability Target: 1.e.1. Equipment & Supplies to Support Operations Equipment, maps, displays, monitoring instruments, dosimetry, KI, and other supplies are sufficient to support emergency operations (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , H.7, 10; 1.7, 8, 9; I J.10.a, b, e; 1.11 , 12; K.3.a; K.5.b).

Aiken, Allendale, and Barnwell Counties will demonstrate that each EOC has sufficient I equipment. maps and displays to perform the assigned role.

Exception: KI was evaluated at the Barnwell, Allendale, and Aiken County SAV on I March 8, 2018.

Capability Target: 2.a. l . Emergency Worker (EW) Exposure Control I OROs use a decision-making process, considering relevant factors and appropriate coordination, to ensure that an exposure control system, including use of KI is in place for emergency workers, including provisions to authorize radiation exposure in excess of administrative limits or PA Gs I (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , C.6; J.lOe, f; K.3.a; K.4) .

Aiken. Allendale, and Barnwell Counties will demonstrate the following Critical Tasks:

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• The capability to comply with emergency worker exposure limits.

• The capability to make decisions concerning authorization of exposure levels in excess of I pre-authorized levels and the number of emergency workers receiving radiation doses above pre-authorized levels.

• The capability to make decisions on the distribution and administration of KI as a I protective measure for emergency workers based on the established PA Gs for KI administration.

I Capability Target: 2.b.2. Protective Action Decisions for the General Public A decision-making process involving consideration of appropriate factors and necessary coordination is used to make P ADs for the general public (including the recommendation for use I of KI, if ORO policy) (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , A.3 ; C.4, 6; D.4; J.9; J.10.f, m).

Aiken, Allendale, and Barnwell Counties will demonstrate the following Critical Tasks:

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• The capability to make initial and subsequent precautionary and/or protective action decisions in a timely manner appropriate to the incident.

• The capability of decision-makers to change protective actions based on the combination I of the following factors: subsequent dose projections, field monitoring data, or information on plant conditions. magnitude of ongoing threat. the response, and/or site conditions.

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• The capability to make decisions on the distribution and administration of KI to supplement sheltering and evacuation.

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• The capability to communicate the results of decisions to all the affected locations.

Capability Target: 3 .a.1. Implementation of Emergency Worker Exposure Control I

The OROs issue appropriate dosimetry, KI, and procedures, and manage radiological exposure to emergency workers in accordance with the plans/procedures. Emergency workers periodically and at the end of each mission read their dosimeters and record the readings on the appropriate I

exposure record or chart. Appropriate record-keeping of the administration of KI for emergency workers is maintained (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , J.10.e; K.3.a, b; K.4).

I Aiken, Allendale, and Barnwell Counties will demonstrate the following Critical Tasks:

• The capability to provide emergency workers (including supplemental resources) with the appropriate direct-reading and permanent-record dosimetry. dosimeter chargers, KI, and I

instructions on the use of these items.

• The capability to determine whether to replace workers. authorize workers to incur additional exposures, or other actions related to exposure limits.

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• The capability to accomplish distribution of KI to emergency workers consistent with decisions made.

• The capability to formulate and disseminate instructions on using KI for those advised to I

take.

Capability Target: 3.b. l. Implementation of KI Decision for Institutionalized and General Public I

KI and appropriate instructions are made available in case a decision to recommend use of KI is made. Appropriate record-keeping of the administration of KI for institutionalized individuals and the general public is maintained (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , J.10.e, f).

I Aiken. Allendale. and Barnwell Counties will discuss the following Critical Tasks: I

• The capability to accomplish distribution of KI consistent with decisions made.

• The capability to formulate and disseminate instructions on using KI for those advised to take it. I Capability Target: 3 .d.1. Implementation of Traffic and Access Control Appropriate traffic and access control is established. Accurate instructions are provided to traffic I

and access control personnel (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , A.3 ; C.1 , 4; J.10.g, j).

Aiken. Allendale. and Barnwell Counties* ESF-16 (Traffic Management) \,vill discuss the I

following Critical Tasks:

• The capability to select, establish, and staff appropriate traffic and access control points consistent with cun-ent conditions and PADs (e.g .. evacuating, sheltering, and relocation)

I in a timely manner

• The capability to provide instructions to traffic and access control staff on actions to take when modifications in protective action strategies necessitate changes in evacuation I

patterns or in the area(s) where access is controlled.

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• The capability to demonstrate accurate knowledge of their roles and responsibilities, I including verifying emergency worker identification and access authorization to the affected areas.

I Capability Target: 3.d.2. Impediments to Evacuation and Traffic and Access Control Impediments to evacuation are identified and resolved (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , J.1 O.k) .

I Aiken, Allendale, and Barnwell Counties' ESF-16 (Traffic Management) will demonstrate/

discuss the capability to respond to impediments to evacuation with re-routing of traffic during the evacuation and coordination with the JIC/JIS to communicate alternate evacuation I routes.

Core Capability: Public Information and Warning I Definition: Deliver coordinated, prompt, reliable, and actionable information to the whole community through the use of clear, consistent, accessible, and culturally and linguistically appropriate methods to effectively relay information regarding any threat or hazard and, as I appropriate, the actions being taken and the assistance being made available.

Capability Target: 5.a.1. Initial Activation of Prompt Alert and Notification System I Activities associated with primary alerting and notification of the public are completed in a timely manner following the initial decision by authorized offsite emergency officials to notify the public of an emergency situat~on. The initial instructional message to the public must include I as a minimum the elements required by current FEMA REP Guidance (Timely: The responsible ORO personnel/representatives demonstrate actions to disseminate the appropriate information/instructions with a sense of urgency and without undue delay) (NUREG-I 0654/FEMA-REP-1 , E.5, 6, 7) .

I Barnwell County will demonstrate/discuss the capability to provide an alert signal followed by an initial instructional message to populated areas (permanent resident and transient) throughout the 10-mile plume exposure pathway EPZ.

I Capability Target: 5.a.3. Backup Alert and Notification Backup alert and notification of the public is completed within a reasonable time following the I detection by the ORO of a failure of the primary alert and notification system (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , E.6; Appendix 3.B.2.c).

I Aiken, Allendale, Barnwell Counties will demonstrate/discuss backup alert and notification procedures utilized in the event of a siren failure.

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Capability Target: 5.b.1. Emergency Info and Instructions for Public and the Media OROs provide accurate emergency information and instructions to the public and news media in a timely manner (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , E.5 , 7; G.3.a; G.4.a, c). I Aiken, Allendale, and Barnwell Counties will demonstrate the following Critical Tasks:

• The ability to provide emergency infonnation and instructions to the public and media in I

a timely manner following the initial alert and notification (not subject to specific time requirements).

• The capability to ensure that emerge1icy information that is no longer valid is rescinded I

and not repeated by broadcast media.

• The capability to ensure that current emergency information is repeated at pre-established intervals.

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• The capability to provide timely, accurate. concise, and coordinated information to the news media for subsequent dissemination to the public.

• The capability to respond appropriately to inquiries from the news media.

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• The capability to deal with calls received via the public inquiry hotline.

• The capability to provide or obtain accurate information for public inquiry callers or make appropriate referrals.

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• The capability to ensure that emergency information and instructions are consistent with PADs made by appropriate officials. I

• The capability to ensure that emergency information contains all necessary and applicable instructions to assist the public in carrying out the PADs provided.

• The capability to conduct timely and pertinent media briefings and distribute media I

releases as the incident warrants.

Traffic Control Points (TCPs)

I Core Capability: On Scene Security Protection Definition: Ensure a safe and secure environment through law enforcement and related security I

and protection operations for people and communities located within affected areas and also for all traditional and atypical response personnel engaged in lifesaving and life-sustaining operations.

I Capability Target: 1.a.1. Alert, Notify, Mobilize OROs use effective procedures to alert, notify, and mobilize emergency personnel and activate I

facilities in a timely manner (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , A.I.a, e; A.3 , 4; C.1 , 4, 6; D.4; E.1, 2; H.3, 4). I Aiken, Allendale, and Barnwell Counties* ESF-16 (Traffic Management) will discuss the following Critical Tasks:

• The capability to receive notification of an incident; contact, alert, and mobilize key I

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• The ability to identify and request additional resources or identify compensatory I measures.

Exception: Personnel cannot be at their duty stations but may be pre-positioned in the I area prior to notification.

Capability Target: 1.d.1. Communications Equipment I At least 2 communications systems are available, at least 1 operates properly, and communication links are established and maintained with appropriate locations. Communications capabilities are managed in support of emergency operations (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1, F.1, I 2).

Aiken, Allendale, and Barnwell Counties' ESF-16 (Traffic Management) will discuss the I following Critical Tasks:

• A primary system and at least one backup system are fully functional at all times.

• The capability to manage the communications systems and ensure that all message traffic I is handled without delays that might disrupt emergency operations.

Capability Target: l .e. l . Equipment & Supplies to Support Operations I Equipment, maps, displays, monitoring instruments, dosimetry, KI, and other supplies are sufficient to support emergency operations (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , H.7, 10; 1.7, 8, 9; J.10.a, b, e; J.11, 12; K.3.a; K.5.b).

I Aiken, Allendale, and Barnwell County ESF-16 (Traffic Management) will provide I verification via discussion that their equipment, dosimetry, KI, and other supplies are sufficient to perform the assigned role.

I Capability Target: 3.a.1. Implementation of Emergency Worker Exposure Control OROs issue appropriate dosimetry, KI, and procedures, and manage radiological exposure to EWs in accordanc~ with the plans/procedures. EWs periodically and at the end of each mission I read their dosimeters and record the readings on the appropriate exposure record or chart. OROs maintain appropriate record-keeping of the administration of KI to EWs (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , J.10 .e, K.3 .a, b, K.4).

I Aiken, Allendale, and Barnwell County ESF-16 (Traffic Management) will discuss the following Critical Tasks:

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• The capability to provide emergency workers (including supplemental resources) with the appropriate direct-reading and permanent-record dosimetry, dosimeter chargers, KL and instructions on the use of these items.

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• Procedures to monitor and record dosimeter readings and manage radiological exposure control.

• Procedures for when administrative exposure limits and tum-back values are reached.

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• The capability to determine whether to replace workers, authorize workers to incur additional exposures, or other actions related to exposure limits.

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• The capability to accomplish distribution of Kl to emergency workers consistent with de<;isions made.

The capability to formulate and disseminate instructions on using KI for those advised to I

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• The basic knowledge of procedures for using Kl.

I Capability Target: 3.d. l. Implementation of Traffic and Access Control Appropriate traffic and access control is established. Accurate instructions are provided to traffic and access control personnel. (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-l , A.3; C.l , 4; J.10 .g, j)

I Aiken, Allendale, and Barnwell Counties' ESF-16 (Traffic Management) will discuss the following Critical Tasks:

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• The capability to select. establish, and staff appropriate traffic and access control points consistent with current conditions and PADs (e.g., evacuating. sheltering, and relocation) in a timely manner.

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• The capability to provide instructions to traffic and access control staff on actions to take when modifications in protective action strategies necessitate changes in evacuation patterns or in the area(s) where access is controlled.

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• Accurate knowledge of their roles and responsibilities. including verifying emergency worker identification and access authorization to the affected areas. I Capability Target: 3.d.2. Impediments to Evacuation and Traffic and Access Control Impediments to evacuation are identified and resolved. (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1, J.1 O.k) I Aiken, Allendale, and Barnwell Counties' ESF-16 (Traffic Management) demonstrate/

discuss the capability to respond to impediments to evacuation with re-routing of traffic I during the evacuation and coordination with the JIC/JIS to communicate alternate evacuation routes.

I Emergency Worker Decontamination (EWD)

EWD facilities to be evaluated as a COURTESY are: I Day/Date & Time April 25, 2018 @ 9: 00 County Aiken Facility Redcliffe Elementary School; 22 Double Springs I

AM Road, Aiken, SC 29803 Core Capability: Environmental Response/Health and Safety I

Definition: Ensure the availability of guidance and resources to address all hazards including hazardous materials, acts of terrorism, and natural disasters in support of the responder operations and the affected communities.

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I Aiken County will demonstrate the following Critical Tasks:

• The capability to receive notification of an incident; contact, alert. and mobilize key I emergency personnel in a timely manner

• The ability to staff and maintain 24-hour operations.

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• The activation of facilities for immediate use by mobilized personnel upon their arrival.

Exception: Alert and notification of personnel may be discussed.

I Capability Target: 1.d.1. Communications Equipment At least 2 communications systems are available, at least 1 operates properly, and I communication links are established and maintained with appropriate locations. Communications capabilities are managed in support of emergency operations (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , F.1 ,

2).

I Aiken County \Vill demonstrate the following Critical Tasks:

• A primary system and at least one backup system are fully functional at all times.

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• The capability to manage the communications systems and ensure that all message traffic is handled without delays that might disrupt emergency operations.

I Capability Target: 1.e.1. Equipment & Supplies to Support Operations Equipment, maps, displays, monitoring instruments, dosimetry, KI, and other supplies are sufficient to support emergency operations (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , H.7, 10; 1.7, 8, 9; I J.10.a, b, e; J.11 , 12; K.3.a; K.5 .b).

Aiken County will demonstrate that equipment and supplies are sufficient and consistent with I their assigned role.

Exception: Quantities of KI, equipment, and equipment calibration and testing were I verified during Staff Assistance Visits (SA Vs) on March 8, 2018.

Capability Target: 3 .a.1. Implementation of Emergency Worker Exposure Control I OROs issue appropriate dosimetry, KI, and procedures, and manage radiological exposure to EWs in accordance with the plans/procedures. EWs periodically and at the end of each mission read their dosimeters and record the readings on the appropriate exposure record or chart. OROs I maintain appropriate record-keeping of the administration of KI to EWs (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , J.10.e, K.3 .a, b, K.4) .

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Aiken County \\ill demonstrate the following Critical Tasks:

• The capability to provide emergency ,,orkers (including supplemental resources) with the appropriate direct-reading and permanent-record dosimetry, dosimeter chargers. KL and I

instructions on the use of these items.

• Procedures to monitor and record dosimeter readings and manage radiological exposure control.

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• Procedures for when administrative exposure limits and tum-back values are reached.

• The capability to detennine whether to replace workers, authorize workers to incur additional exposures. or other actions related to exposure limits.

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• The capability to accomplish distribution of Kl to emergency workers consistent ,vith decisions made. I

• The capability to formulate and disseminate instructions on using KI for those advised to take.

• The basic knowledge of procedures for using KI. I Exceptions: This will be demonstrated during out-of-sequence activities at Redcliffe Elementary School on April 25, 2018. I Capability Target: 6.b. l. Monitor Decontamination of EWs/Equipment & Vehicles The facility/ORO has adequate procedures and resources to accomplish monitoring and I decontamination of emergency workers and their equipment and vehicles (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP- l , K.5.a, b).

I Aiken County will demonstrate the following Critical Tasks:

• The capability to monitor emergency worker personnel and their equipment and vehicles for contamination.

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• The capability of the monitoring staff to make decisions on the need for decontamination of personnel, equipment, and vehicles based on trigger/action levels and procedures.

• The capability to perform operational checks on monitoring equipment before use.

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• Monitoring procedures for a minimum of two emergency workers. their equiJJment, and one vehicle. I Backup Route Alerting Core Capability: Public Information and Warning I

Definition: Deliver coordinated, prompt, reliable, and actionable information to the whole community through the use of clear, consistent, accessible, and culturally and linguistically appropriate methods to effectively relay information regarding any threat or hazard and, as I

appropriate, the actions being taken and the assistance being made available.

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I Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program I After Action Report 2018 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Capability Target: 1.a.1. Alert, Notify, Mobilize I OROs use effective procedures to alert, notify, and mobilize emergency personnel and activate facilities in a timely manner (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1, A .1.a, e; A.3 , 4; C.1 , 4, 6; D.4; E.1 ,

2; H.3, 4).

I Aiken. Allendale. and Barnwell. Counties will demonstrate the capability to receive notification of an incident: contact. alert. and mobilize key emergency personnel in a time!)

I manner Capability Target: 1.d. l. Communications Equipment I At least 2 communications systems are available, at least 1 operates properly, and communication links are established and maintained with appropriate locations. Communications capabilities are managed in support of emergency operations (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , F.1 ,

I 2).

Aiken, Allendale, and Barnwell Counties will demonstrate the following Critical Tasks:

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• A primary system and at least one backup system are folly functional at all times.

• TI1e capability to manage the communications systems and ensure that all message traffic I is handled without delays that might disrupt emergency operations.

Capability Target: 1.e.1 . Equipment & Supplies to Support Operations I Equipment, maps, displays, monitoring instruments, dosimetry, KI, and other supplies are sufficient to support emergency operations (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , H.7, 10; I.7, 8, 9; J.10.a, b, e; 1.11 , 12; K .3.a; K.5.b).

I Aiken. Allendale. and Barnwell COLmties will demonstrate that equipment and supplies are sufficient and consistent with the assigned role.

I Capability Target: 3 .a. l. Implementation of Emergency Worker Exposure Control OROs issue appropriate dosimetry, KI, and procedures, and manage radiological exposure to I EWs in accordance with the plans/procedures. EWs periodically and at the end of each mission read their dosimeters and record the readings on the appropriate exposure record or chart. OROs maintain appropriate record-keeping of the administration of KI to EWs (NUREG-0654/FEMA-I REP-1, J.10.e, K.3.a, b, K.4).

Aiken. Allendale. and Barnwell Counties will demonstrate the fol lowing Critical Tasks:

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• TI1e capability to provide emergency workers (including supplemental resources) with the appropriate direct-reading and permanent-record dosimetry, dosimeter chargers. KL and instrnctions on the use of these items.

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• Procedures to monitor and record dosimeter readings and manage radiological exposure control.

• Procedures for when administrative exposure limits and tum-back values are reached.

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• TI1e capability to determine whether to replace workers, authorize workers to incur additional exposures, or other actions related to exposure limits.

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• The capability to accomplish distribution of KI to emergency workers consistent with decisions made.

The capability to formulate and disseminate instructions on using Kl for those advised to I

take.

• The basic knowledge of procedures for using Kl. I Capability Target: 5.a.3. Backup Alert and Notification Backup alert and notification of the public is completed within a reasonable time following the detection by the ORO of a failure of the primary alert and notification system (NUREG-I 0654/FEMA-REP-1 , E.6; Appendix 3.B.2.c).

Aiken. Allendale. and Barnwell Counties will demonstrate/discuss backup alert and I

notification procedures utilized in the event of a siren failure .

Reception Center (RC)

I RC/CC facilities to be DEMONSTRATED are :

Day/Date & Time County Facility I

April 25 , 2018 @ 4: 00 PM Aiken South Aiken High School; 232 E Pine Log Road Aiken, SC 29803 I Core Capability: Environmental Response/Health and Safety Definition: Ensure the availability of guidance and resources to address all hazards including I hazardous materials, acts of terrorism, and natural disasters in support of the responder operations and the affected communities.

I Capability Target: 1.a.1. Alert, Notify, Mobilize OROs use effective procedures to alert, notify, and mobilize emergency personnel and activate facilities in a timely manner (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , A.I.a, e; A.3 , 4; C.1 , 4, 6; D.4; E.1 ,

I 2; H.3 , 4).

Aiken County will demonstrate the following Critical Tasks:

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• The ability to staff and maintain 24-hour operations.

• The capability to receive notification of an incident: contact, alert. and mobilize key emergency personnel in a timely manner I

• The activation of facilities for immediate use by mobilized personnel upon their anival.

Capability Target: 1.d.1 . Communications Equipment I

At least 2 communications systems are available, at least 1 operates properly, and communication links are established and maintained with appropriate locations. Communications capabilities are managed in support of emergency operations (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , F.1 ,

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• A primary system and at least one backup system are fully functional at all times.

• The capability to manage the communications systems and ensure that all message traffic is handled without delays that might disrupt emergency operations.

I Capability Target: 1.e.1. Equipment & Supplies to Support Operations Equipment, maps, displays (to include diagram of the reception center), monitoring instruments, I dosimetry, KI, and other supplies are sufficient to support emergency operations (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , H.7, 10; I.7, 8, 9; J.10.a, b, e; J.11 , 12; K.3.a; K.5.b) .

I Aiken County will demonstrate that they have sufficient equipment and supplies to perform their assigned role.

I Capability Target: 3 .a.1. Implementation of Emergency Worker Exposure Control OROs issue appropriate dosimetry, KI, and procedures, and manage radiological exposure to EWs in accordance with the plans/procedures. EWs periodically and at the end of each mission I read their dosimeters and record the readings on the appropriate exposure record or chart. OROs maintain appropriate record-keeping of the administration of KI to EWs (NUREG-0654/FEMA-I REP-1 , J.10.e, K.3 .a, b, K.4).

Aiken County will demonstrate the following Critical Tasks:

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• The capability to provide emergency workers (including supplemental resources) with the appropriate direct-reading and pennanent-record dosimetry, dosimeter chargers, KI, and instructions on the use of these items.

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• Procedures to monitor and record dosimeter readings and manage radiological exposure control.

• Procedures for when administrative exposure limits and turn-back values are reached.

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• The capability to detem1ine whether to replace workers. authorize workers to incur additional exposures. or other actions related to exposure limits.

• The capability to accomplish distribution of Kl to emergency workers consistent with I decisions made.

• The capability to formulate and disseminate instructions on using KI for those advised to take.

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• The basic knowledge of procedures for using KI.

Exception: This will be demonstrated during out-of-sequence activities at South Aiken I High School on April 25, 2018.

I Capability Target: 6.a.1. Monitor Decontamination/Registration of Evacuees The reception center facility has appropriate space, adequate resources, and trained personnel to provide monitoring, decontamination, and registration of evacuees (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-I 1, A.3 ; C.4; J.10 .h; J.12).

Aiken County will demonstrate the following Critical Tasks:

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• Radiological monitoring. decontamination, and registration facilities for evacuees utilizing at least one-third of the resources available at the facilities as necessary to monitor 20% of the population within a 12-hour period. A minimum of six evacuees must I

be monitored per station.

• The capability to perform an operational check on monitoring equipment before use. I Exception: Decontamination of evacuees will be simulated.

Congregate Care I

Core Capability: Mass Care Definition: Provide life-sustaining services to the affected population with a focus on hydration, I

feeding and sheltering to those who have the most need as well as support for reunifying families . I Capability Target: 1.e.1 . Equipment & Supplies to Support Operations Equipment, maps, displays, monitoring instruments, dosimetry, KI, and other supplies are sufficient to support emergency operations (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 , H.7, 10; 1.7, 8, 9; I

J.10 .a, b, e; J.11 , 12; K.3 .a; K.5.b).

Aiken County will demonstrate that the congregate care facility's equipment and supplies are I

sufficient and consistent with the assigned role.

Capability Target: 3.b.1. Implementation of KI Decision for Institutionalized and General Public I

KI and appropriate instructions are made available in case a decision to recommend use of KI is made. Appropriate record-keeping of the administration of KI for institutionalized individuals and the general public is maintained (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1, J.10.e, f).

I Aiken County ESF-8 (Health and Medical Services) will demonstrate the following Critical I Tasks:

• The capability to make KI available to members of the general public.

• The capability to accomplish distribution of KI consistent with decisions made.

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• The capability to formulate and disseminate instructions on using Kl for those advised to take it. I Capability Target: 6.c.1 . Temporary Care of Evacuees Managers of congregate care facilities demonstrate that the centers have resources to provide services and accommodations consistent with planning guidelines. Managers demonstrate the I

procedures to assure that evacuees have been monitored for contamination and have been decontaminated as appropriate before entering congregate care facilities (NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 ; J.10.h; J.12).

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• The capability to ensure that evacuees, service animals. and vehicles have been monitored for contamination and decontaminated as appropriate before registering I and entering the facility.

Aiken County ESF-6 (Mass Care) will discuss the availability of supplies (e.g. cots, blankets.

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