CITY OF KENNER
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN (EOP)
ANNEX B
FIXED FACILITY RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
CITY OF KENNER FIXED FACILITY RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN (FFRERP)
July 1, 2008
Introduction:
While the possibility of a radiological release from a nuclear power plant is exceedingly small, for most people just the thought of such an incident is very frightening. Radiation is viewed with suspicion and fear and is usually associated with world war, mass casualties, and catastrophic devastation. Although radiological events originating at nuclear power plants are serious matters that require immediate response and swift resolution, it must be recognized that they very seldom involve threats to the health or safety of the general civilian population. Incidents like those at Three Mile Island in Middletown, Pennsylvania, in 1979, and Chernobyl, Ukraine, in the former Soviet Union in 1986 are very rare indeed.
Entergy Corporation operates the Waterford 3 Nuclear Power Plant, located at Taft, Louisiana, 14 miles from Kenner. Like all other nuclear power plants in the United States, this one is built to exacting standards, with containment structures of exceptional strength, numerous layers of protective barriers, and redundant safety systems. Highly trained technicians and professionals operate the facility and safety is always a priority. The plant employs very sophisticated security measures and well-practiced emergency response protocols. The plant is very closely monitored by federal and state government regulatory agencies. Operators work year-round with federal, state, and parish emergency management officials in surrounding communities to ensure plans are in place in the unlikely event a radiological emergency does occur.
While Kenner and its residents will probably not be affected directly by a radiological event occurring at Waterford 3, the City will nevertheless be impacted by an increased population and motor vehicle traffic in the event there is need to evacuate communities nearest the plant. Kenner will likely become a base of operations for any emergency response and recovery efforts that may be necessary. In the unlikely event of an expanding radiological event, Kenner may be directly affected.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP), and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) are primarily responsible for responding to radiological emergencies within the State. Jefferson Parish Department of Emergency Management (JPDEM) is responsible for initiating emergency
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operations at the Parish level. All three levels of emergency management agencies (federal, state, parish) have extensive plans for responding to an event at Waterford 3. Still, City of Kenner administration officials recognize that there is a need for a local plan in order to provide the citizens of Kenner with information concerning what they can expect and what their City government will do in response to a radiological emergency.
Upon taking office in 2006, City of Kenner Mayor Edmond J. “Ed” Muniz made it a priority of his administration to develop an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) addressing potential hazards to the City. Shortly after taking office, Mayor Muniz created the City’s first Emergency Planning Advisory Group (EPAG), comprised of experienced emergency management professionals from different disciplines (Public Information, Police, Fire, Public Works, Code Enforcement, Emergency Medical Service), as well as other public officials and representatives from utility companies. This group has worked diligently over the past two-and- a-half years to develop the City’s comprehensive Hurricane and Storm Plan (H&SP). The Group meets regularly with federal, state and parish emergency management officials, as well as utility representatives from companies such as Entergy, to discuss emergency planning issues concerning Kenner. The EPAG works on a continuing basis to further develop the EOP and related materials.
Using federal, state, and parish emergency plans as guides, and after considerable research, EPAG members have drafted a comprehensive Fixed Facility Radiological Emergency Response Plan (FFRERP) specifically designed for the City of Kenner.
The FFRERP governs City agencies, personnel and equipment and how they will be deployed in the event of a radiological emergency. This Plan will be utilized by the Kenner Emergency Action Team (KEAT) [Department Directors] to direct the activities of City agencies in support of federal, state and parish radiological emergency operations. The Plan addresses what expanding roles City agencies and personnel play in the event of a wide-area emergency.
FFRERP is also intended to acquaint Kenner officials and citizens with emergency protocols utilized by federal and state officials in radiological incidents. “Emergency Classification Levels” (ECL), “Emergency Planning Zones” (EPZ), “Protective Action Sections” (PAS), and typical radiation “protective actions” are all described in detail. The Plan also outlines in general terms what the roles are of the numerous federal, state, parish and municipal emergency management agencies that will respond to a radiological emergency in our area.
It is the belief of the City administration that by making this type information available to the public, we all will be able to develop a deeper appreciation and a more realistic view of what can be expected in the event of a radiological emergency occurring at Waterford 3 Nuclear Power Plant. Hopefully sharing this information will alleviate some of the fears associated with
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these types of incidents; encourage citizens to prepare further for all types of potential disasters; and, specifically, encourage Kenner residents to develop and practice “shelter-in-place” and evacuation plans for radiological emergencies in much the same manner as they do for hurricanes.
Finally, it is hoped that this information will assist our citizens in remaining calm and focused in the unlikely event of a radiological emergency requiring protective actions or evacuation.
For more information on City of Kenner emergency plans, visit our website at:
http://www.kenner.la.us/
Contact:
City of Kenner Public Information Office 1801 Williams Boulevard Kenner, Louisiana 70062 (504) 468-7200 (504) 468-4091
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CITY OF KENNER
FIXED FACILITY RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN (FFRERP)
July 1, 2008
Revised: November 1, 2011 City of Kenner, Louisiana Fixed Facility Radiological Emergency Response Plan July 1, 2008
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of the City of Kenner Fixed Facility Radiological Emergency Response Plan (hereafter referred to as “FFRERP”) is to describe the emergency response of City agencies in the event of a radiological emergency affecting Waterford 3 Nuclear Power Plant at Taft, Louisiana. This document is intended to serve as a guide for the delivery and coordination of governmental services prior to, during, and following a radiological emergency.
Guidelines set forth in the FFRERP will facilitate City executives’ decision-making regarding preparation for, response to and management of radiological incidents affecting the City.
II. SCOPE
This FFRERP is an administrative directive governing the operations of the City of Kenner, its subordinate agencies and departments.
This document in no way purports to cover all aspects of radiological disaster/emergency or recovery management. Rather, it is intended to provide City personnel with an outline of those essential functions and duties to be performed in the event of a radiological emergency originating at Waterford 3 Nuclear Power Plant.
III. RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
The City of Kenner Fixed Facility Radiological Emergency Response Plan (FFRERP) is a component of the City of Kenner Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). The Plan will be utilized in responding to a radiological emergency originating at Waterford 3 Nuclear Power Plant. Likewise, this Plan may be utilized in responding to a radiological emergency originating at any nuclear power plant operating within the State of Louisiana, or even an adjoining state, when, based on the severity of the event, environmental conditions, and the plant’s proximity to southeast Louisiana, the event has the potential to affect the City. Plants that fall within this category include, but are not limited to: Grand Gulf, Port Gibson, MS River Bend, St. Francisville, LA
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For the purposes of the FFRERP, the term “radiological emergency” includes any event so defined or classified by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) or the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ). Finally, this Plan may, to the extent that is can be applied, be utilized in responding to any radiological emergency occurring at a nuclear power plant, facility, or on a vessel of any description operated by the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Energy (DOE), or National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA), operated within this state or otherwise, which has the potential to affect the City of Kenner.
IV. LEGAL PROVISIONS; GOVERNING PLANS; RESEARCH AND REFERENCE MATERIALS
A. Legal Authority
In preparation for and in responding to a radiological emergency, the City of Kenner and its employees will be governed by: federal and state statutes, executive orders, parish and municipal ordinances, City Charter, proclamations, and regulations, operating guidelines and directives adopted by the City and its departments, agencies and boards. Legal authorities include, but are not limited to:
Local Law:
The City of Kenner Home Rule Charter, as amended
State Law:
La.R.S. 29:721, et seq., The Louisiana Homeland Security and Emergency Assistance and Disaster Act
La.R.S. 30:2101, et seq., Louisiana Nuclear Energy and Radiation Control Law
La.R.S. 30:2901, Nuclear Power Facilities; Emergency Planning; Findings
La.R.S. 29:733, Interstate Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Compact
La.R.S. 50:1001, Southern States Energy Compact
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Federal Law:
Disaster Relief Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-288)
42 USC 5121 – 5207, Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (P.L. 100-707), as amended (and related provisions)
6 U.S.C. 311-321j, Homeland Security Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-296), as amended
Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-390)
Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act (P.L. 109-308)
B. Governing Plans
The following plans, enacted in accordance with federal and state statutory authority, provide guidance to local authorities in responding to a radiological emergency:
Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP), “State of Louisiana Emergency Operations Plan”. EOP Rev. 1 July 2007; Emergency Support Function Annex 10-“Oil Spill and Hazardous Materials and Radiation”; Supplement 2 “Peacetime Radiological Response Plan”.
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ), “Peacetime Radiological Response Plan”. LPRRP Rev. No. 10; Rev. October 2005; Supplement 2, “Fixed Nuclear Facilities”, Attachment 1, Waterford 3.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), “National Response Framework” NRF Rev. January, 2008; “National Response Plan” (NRP) / “Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex”; Rev. December, 2004.
C. Reference Materials
The following federal and military plans and regulations provide additional guidance in responding to radiological emergencies:
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), "Criteria for Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness in Support of Nuclear Power Plants", NUREG 0654, FEMA REP-1, Rev. 1, November 1980.
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), “Incident Response Plan”, NUREG-0728, Rev. 4, April 14, 2005 (interim).
United States Army (USA), “Nuclear Accident or Incident Response and Assistance” (NAIRA), 20 March 2002.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), State and Local Guide (SLG) 101: “Guide for All Hazard Emergency Operations Planning”, Chapter 6, Attachment F, “Radiological Hazards”, Tab 1 “Nuclear Power Plant Accident”, September, 1996.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Radiological Emergency Response Plan (FRERP), May, 1996.
V. COMMAND, DIRECTION AND CONTROL
The Mayor may implement the City’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), FFRERP, or any portion thereof, at anytime and under any circumstances or conditions that he/she may deem appropriate.
The Mayor will have the authority to command, direct and control the activities of the City’s agencies, employees and resources in response to an emergency or disaster in accordance with federal and state law, City Charter, City Ordinances, and Emergency Proclamations. The Mayor may at anytime promulgate City policy and regulations or issue verbal or written directives in support of the City EOP or FFRERP.
The City of Kenner, its agencies and personnel will support and provide reasonable assistance to federal, state and parish radiological emergency response and recovery efforts. In expanding incidents, City agencies and personnel will comply with National Incident Management System / Incident Command System (NIMS/ICS) standards.
In response to a radiological emergency, the Chief of Police or his/her designee may order implementation of any portion or provision of Kenner Police Department Regulations (DR), Field Standard Operations Procedure (FSOP), Disaster Emergency Response Plan (DERP), as well as other emergency law enforcement provisions authorized under State law. Likewise, the Chief of the Kenner Fire Department or his/her designee may implement any portion of the Kenner Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG), emergency plans or procedures, as well as other plans or procedures governing hazardous materials response.
Implementation of the FFRERP or any portion thereof, or any emergency proclamation, may be initiated verbally or in writing. As soon as practical, all activation and termination orders will be reduced to writing either in the form of a City Directive, Resolution, Proclamation, Operations
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Order (for anticipated long-term operations) or series of Special Orders (for emergency, short to moderate term operations).
VI. NOTIFICATION & IMPLEMENTATION PROTOCOL; ALTERNATIVE PROTOCOL
Upon learning or receiving information from any source of a developing, pending, or actual radiological emergency, the Mayor or his/her designee may implement all or any portion of the City’s EOP or FFRERP. “Emergency” and “alternate” implementation protocols outlined in the City’s Hurricane and Storm Plan (H&SP) may be applied to a radiological emergency. VII. CONDITIONS AND ASSUMPTIONS
Since the 1940’s, United States nuclear industry regulators, emergency management officials, and national defense authorities have recognized the potential devastating effects of an uncontrolled radiation release and have devoted considerable resources to devising plans to address radiological emergencies at nuclear power plants located throughout the nation. The State of Louisiana, through its Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), recognizes the significant consequences of a radiological release from a fixed facility. It describes the impact as ranging from “high” to “catastrophic”. Such an event will affect the State’s infrastructure, the health of its citizens, public confidence, and the economy. Waterford 3 Nuclear Power Plant is operated by Entergy, Incorporated, and is located on the westbank of the Mississippi River in the community of Taft in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, approximately 14 miles southwest of the City of Kenner, Louisiana. The City of Kenner is a municipality comprising approximately 15 square miles with a population of over 66,000 (nighttime)1. The City is considered a part of the densely populated metropolitan New Orleans area, and is located on the eastbank of the Mississippi River, at the western edge of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Kenner is home to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (NOIA), the region’s largest airport, and numerous hotels and motels are located within the City. Interstate 10, US Highway 61 (Airline Drive), and Jefferson Highway, all main thoroughfares (and designated evacuation routes for southeastern Louisiana) pass directly though the City. Busy rail lines for both passengers and cargo are located in the southern part of the City. The Mississippi River, our nation’s most vital waterway, runs along the southern border of the City, providing shipping
1 2010 census.
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access to the center of the nation. The Port of New Orleans (down river) and the Port of South Louisiana (up river) provide essential services to national and international shipping operators. Kenner shares a common border with the eastbank of St. Charles Parish. Communities located on the eastbank of St. Charles Parish are located within a 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) surrounding the plant, and these are accessible directly from Kenner. Access to/from the eastbank of St. John Parish, which also has several communities within the 10-mile EPZ, can only be accomplished from Kenner via Interstate 10, across a 12 mile bridge spanning the Bonnet Carre Spillway. An emergency at Waterford 3 Nuclear Power Plant could result in the release of radioactive material. Normally, this radioactive material is contained within the plant by a number of protective barriers and systems. In the unlikely event that protective barriers or systems fail to work properly, radioactive material in the form of gases or small particles could escape from the plant into the air. This could result in a segment of the population being exposed to radioactive materials and cause significant disruption to our economy and local government operations. While the City of Kenner is located just outside of the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) that immediately surrounds Waterford 3, due to its proximity to the plant and other factors and conditions, the City’s infrastructure, agencies, and resources would be greatly impacted by a radiological event occurring at the plant. Additionally, the City is located within the 50-mile EPZ and would, therefore, be directly affected by a major radiological emergency that extends beyond the 10-mile EPZ. It can be reasonably assumed that a radiological emergency at Waterford 3 will require a coordinated response from Kenner City agencies for following reasons:
Evacuation of a segment of the population residing within the 10-mile zone immediately surrounding the plant to Kenner may be recommended. Evacuation will require establishment of a Community Reception Center (CRC) at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner, LA. Evacuation will cause a significant increase of motor vehicle traffic within the City of Kenner. Evacuation will cause a significant increase in occupancy at Kenner area residences, motels and hotels. Evacuation will cause an increase in traffic to and from New Orleans International Airport (NOIA) and increased air traffic to and from that facility. There will be a need for establishment of staging areas within Kenner to support a large scale federal and state emergency response. There will be a need for accommodations at hotels and motels for a large number of federal and state emergency response personnel. Depending on the scope of the radiological event, environmental conditions, and other factors, an area encompassing additional parishes may be affected. In an expanding incident, rapid evacuation of a large segment of the regional population to host parishes outside the region may be required and will greatly impact Kenner.
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The need for government authorities at the local, parish, state, and federal levels to disseminate timely, reliable, accurate public information in a coordinated manner will be critical. In large-scale events, FEMA directed air evacuation operations from NOIA may be implemented. Recovery operations supporting risk parishes will likely be based in Kenner. Operations will require close coordination and communication with a large number of federal, state, and parish agencies as well as public and private support organizations.
For the above stated and other reasons, the City of Kenner has developed a Fixed Facility Radiological Emergency Response Plan (FFRERP). VIII. NUCLEAR EMERGENCY CLASSIFICATION LEVELS (ECL)
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is the federal agency responsible for the regulation and inspection of nuclear power stations to assure safety. The NRC classifies nuclear power plant emergencies into four categories or “levels” of increasing severity based on plant conditions. Waterford 3 Station operators are responsible for classifying an event and notifying State and Parish authorities. State and Parish governments decide on public protective actions and notify the public to initiate these actions. The City of Kenner recognizes the following radiological emergency classifications for the purpose of implementing the FFRERP:
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NOTIFICATION OF UNUSUAL EVENT
This category is the lowest classification level and is used for a minor event where something out of the ordinary has occurred.
ACCOMPANYING ACTIVITY
There is no danger to the public. No radioactive release of any significance is expected and no protective actions are required. Emergency personnel are not required to respond.
PURPOSE
The purpose of offsite notification of this category event is to (1) assure that the first step in any response later found to be necessary has been carried out, (2) bring the operating staff to a state of readiness, and (3) provide systematic handling of unusual events information and decision-making.
ALERT
This category is the next higher classification level and is used for an event which may involve a small radioactive release or the potential for one. Emergency personnel are alerted to be ready to respond if the situation becomes more serious.
ACCOMPANYING ACTIVITY
State and local emergency operation centers may be activated at this level and the State Emergency Alert System (EAS) is placed on standby. There is no danger to the public and no protective actions are required. Any radioactive releases and food pathways (agricultural and livestock) would be monitored, as necessary.
PURPOSE
The purpose of offsite alert of this category event is to (1) assure that emergency personnel are readily available to respond if situation becomes more serious or to perform confirmatory radiation monitoring if required, and (2) provide offsite authorities current status information.
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SITE AREA EMERGENCY
This category is the second highest classification level and is used for an emergency involving an actual or potential failure of plant safety systems. A moderate radioactive release out to the site boundary is possible.
ACCOMPANYING ACTIVITY
State and local emergency operations centers will be activated and the sirens within the approximately 10 mile Emergency Planning Zone will be sounded as a warning. The public will be directed to tune in to an Emergency Alert System (EAS) radio or television station for information.
Public protective actions are not required unless emergency officials determine that the emergency could become more serious. Any radioactive releases and food pathways would be monitored as necessary.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the site area emergency declaration is to (1) assure that response centers are manned, (2) assure that monitoring teams are dispatched, (3) assure that personnel required for evacuation of near-site areas are at duty stations if situation becomes more serious, and (4) provide consultation with offsite authorities.
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GENERAL EMERGENCY
This category is the highest classification level and is used for a serious emergency involving the failure of plant safety systems, the possibility of reactor core damage or a loss of the integrity of the containment structure. A large radioactive release is possible.
ACCOMPANYING ACTIVITY
The public will be notified through the EAS and instructed by government officials as to what protective actions to take. Actions could include sheltering in place and control of access to certain areas of the Emergency Planning Zone or immediate evacuation and possibly a directive by the State officials to take KI. The specific protective actions to take and the areas affected would be determined by the size of the radioactive release (if any), the wind direction, and the weather conditions.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the general emergency declaration is to (1) initiate predetermined protective actions for the public, (2) provide continuous assessment of information from licensee and offsite organization measurements, (3) initiate additional measures as indicated by actual or potential releases, (4) provide consultation with offsite authorities and (5) provide updates for the public through offsite authorities.
IX. EMERGENY ALERT SYSTEM (EAS)
A. OUTDOOR SIRENS
In those areas closest to Waterford 3 (St. Charles and St. John the Baptist Parishes), outdoor sirens will be turned on if there is an emergency at the plant. These sirens will sound only during authorized testing periods and during emergencies:
a. Tests – Local governments will test outdoor sirens at noon (12:00 PM) on the first Thursday of each month. No action is required as a result of a test alert siren.
b. Emergencies – If there is an emergency, residents will hear a wavering sound that stays on for 3 to 5 minutes. This alert tone will signify that residents should turn on their commercial radio or television. Designated channels (see below list) will inform residents which sections within the EPZ (refer to map) are affected by the emergency. If protective actions are recommended (protected breathing; sheltering-in-place; evacuation), detailed information will be provided. Sirens are not signals to evacuate;
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they are intended to alert residents to tune in to an EAS station for more information or instructions.
B. PUBLIC INFORMATION – NEWS RADIO, TELEVISION & WEB SITES
In those areas outside St. Charles and St. John the Baptist Parishes, including Kenner, notification to the public of a radiological emergency at Waterford 3 Nuclear Power Plant will come via the Emergency Alert System (EAS). GOHSEP and parish EOC will activate the Emergency Alert System (EAS). When activated, the EAS will result in local radio and television programming being interrupted with broadcasts containing emergency information and instructions. State and Local emergency preparedness agencies perform periodic tests of the EAS.
For the remainder of the emergency status, the City of Kenner Public Information Officer (PIO) as well as federal, state and parish emergency preparedness/response agencies, may utilize these outlets to disseminate pertinent information to the public:
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EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM
PUBLIC BROADCAST NETWORKS CAPABLE OF DISSEMINATING RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Local Radio Local Television /Cable
New Orleans Metropolitan Area New Orleans Metropolitan Area
AM 870 (WWL) 4-WWL
FM 101.9 (WLMG) 6-WDSU 8-WVUE St Charles Parish AM 1370 26-WGNO
Local News Web Sites Kenner / Jefferson Parish WWL Channel 4 http://www.wwltv.com/
(CBS) COX –Channel 76( K-TV) WDSU Channel 6 http://www.wdsu.com (NBC) St Charles Parish WVUE Channel 8 http://www.fox8live.com/www/News/News.aspx (FOX) COX –Channel 6 WGNO Channel 26 http://abc26.trb.com/news/ (ABC) St. John the Baptist Parish
Times Picayune http://www.NOLA.com
Time Warner or RTC – Channel 15
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C. ELECTRONIC AND TELEPHONIC EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM
JPAlert Electronic Alerting System Residents of Jefferson Parish can sign up to receive text-based alerts concerning local/regional severe weather conditions and other emergencies via cellular, pager, email, and Blackberry. Monthly tests are performed by the Jefferson Parish Emergency Operations Center. Archive of Latest Alerts Issued: https://www.jpalert.org/latest.php Registration for JPAlert is accomplished by visiting: https://www.jpalert.org/ Registration for hearing impaired persons: http://www.deaflink.com/ahas/ahas.html Residents without Internet access can contact the Jefferson Parish Department of Citizen Affairs to register for this service.
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X. PROTECTIVE ACTIONS
Notification of a radiological emergency will typically be made to public officials within 15 minutes of its discovery. Waterford 3 Nuclear Power Plant officials will notify local Parish and State emergency management agencies of protective response recommendations based on accident conditions. The NRC will be consulted and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) will provide independent assessment and protective recommendations. Parish officials will make a decision on the implementation of these recommendations based on local conditions and report its decision to LDEQ.
When a radiological event is predicted to affect populations in jurisdictions outside the “risk parishes” (parishes comprising the 10-mile EPZ), or the resources of “host” parishes will be required to respond to the emergency, the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) will promptly notify those parishes of the emergency. Affected parishes will then implement their own parish/city/town specific radiological response plans in support of the State plan.
Predetermined protective actions will be taken when the projected radiation dose at any place and time appears to be at or above those recommended in Protective Action Guides (PAG). The l0-mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) surrounding Waterford 3 has been divided into Protective Action Sections (PAS) for designation of threatened areas and to denote where protective actions are to be taken.
A. Protective Actions Defined
Actions taken to protect the public may include any or all of the following:
Notification of affected residents and transients to seek immediate shelter.
Evacuation of transients and residents within a designated Protective Action Section (PAS) to Community Reception Centers (CRC) or shelters outside the ten mile EPZ.
Implementation of respiratory protection procedures.
Control of entrance into affected areas.
Implementation of procedures to prevent the consumption and distribution of contaminated food and water supplies.
Implementation of procedures to decontaminate persons when necessary.
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B. Protective Actions Described The following briefly describes typical protective actions taken in response to a radiological emergency. These actions will require the support of Parish and municipal agencies. In the event of an emergency at Waterford 3 Nuclear Power Plant, elements of the City of Kenner would provide support to federal, state and parish officials in implementing these actions. An expanding emergency will involve constant monitoring and re-evaluation by federal and state officials, and may involve implementation of advanced measures depending on the scope and scale of the incident. Protective actions include: 1. Notification to Public – News Releases and Emergency Notification Alerts
Notification to the public of a potential or actual radiological emergency. Notification to the public of protective actions being recommended or undertaken.
a. Dissemination to the public of timely, accurate information from reliable sources is critical in a radiological emergency. Efforts must be promptly undertaken by public officials to prevent the spread of rumors and clarify or dispel misinformation. A well prepared, calm, informed public will facilitate the quick and effective implementation of protective actions. In order to ensure the coordinated release of pertinent and reliable information, the City of Kenner Public Information Officer (PIO) will, as a priority, direct and coordinate all releases of public information on behalf of the City. The PIO may utilize any number of means to make public notification, including:
o Public information releases to radio, television, newspaper and print media. o City website postings/broadcasts. o City cable television (KTV) broadcasts. o Establishment of a public information (telephone) hotline.
b. The Police and Fire Departments may be utilized for alerting the public:
o Use of Kenner Fire Department apparatus at fire stations to sound alert sirens. o Use of Kenner Police mobile public address systems in neighborhoods to alert the public and distribute information.
2. Control of Entrance Into Affected Areas Under certain conditions, action will be taken to limit the number of people who enter an affected area. These conditions will be determined by the Parish President upon recommendations from LDEQ. Parish Sheriff's
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Offices located in St. Charles and St. John the Baptist Parishes will have primary responsibility for controlling access to the 10-mile EPZ within their respective jurisdictions. Assistance to Parish officials will be provided by Louisiana State Police. Surrounding Parishes and local law enforcement agencies, including the Kenner Police Department (KPD), will provide local support by providing Traffic Control Points (TCP) and Access Control Points (ACP) within their respective jurisdictions, designating alternate routes to divert traffic from the EPZ. 3. Protected Breathing People within the risk area will be advised to cover their noses and mouths with handkerchiefs, cloth, or other protective materials, and to limit air intake from heating or cooling systems if they take in outside air. 4. Sheltering In Place The decision to recommend taking shelter indoors will be made by the Parish President through the advice of the LDEQ. The notification to take shelter indoors will be issued via the Alert Notification System and the EAS. 5. Evacuation of the General Public Evacuation of any affected sections within the region will be at the discretion and direction of the Parish President. If a "State of Emergency" has been declared by the Governor, under the provisions of the Louisiana Homeland Security and Emergency Assistance and Disaster Act (R.S.29:721, et. seq.), the Governor would direct the evacuation jointly with the Parish President. The basis for a decision to evacuate will be recommendations from Waterford 3 officials, LDEQ, NRC, and other federal and state officials, based on accident assessment and operational considerations at the time of emergency. The entire population within the 10-mile EPZ surrounding Waterford 3 Nuclear Power Plant may not be evacuated as a result of a radiological emergency. If the order to evacuate is given, evacuation will be conducted by specified Protective Action Section (PAS) within the 10- mile EPZ. Citizens residing in a given section and ordered to evacuate will be instructed to leave the area according to predetermined evacuation routes. These evacuation routes will lead citizens toward a designated Community Reception Center (CRC). Evacuees will initially report to the reception centers for registration, monitoring and decontamination (as required). If necessary, evacuees will then be routed to temporary shelters. The primary means of evacuating residents, transients, and industrial workers from the 10-mile EPZ will be by private automobiles. Announcements will be made via the EAS requesting that car-pooling 16 Revised: November 1, 2011
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arrangements be implemented to accommodate those without transportation, and multiple-car families will be encouraged to take only one car to minimize traffic congestion. If a radiological emergency is determined to affect an area outside the 10- mile EPZ, local and regional evacuation plans, including “phased” evacuations and Contraflow, may be implemented by parish and state officials. During evacuation, strict traffic control measures will be implemented by local law enforcement authorities, including the Kenner Police Department. The objectives of these actions are to:
o Control ingress and egress of affected areas. o Maintain an orderly flow of motor vehicle traffic to main evacuation routes. o Remove impediments on traffic arteries and evacuation routes. o Assure access by police, fire, medical, and rescue vehicles. o Assure area security through high visibility patrols and special security operations.
Perimeter controls and periodic patrols by law enforcement and/or other emergency personnel will be maintained within evacuated areas to:
o Confirm the identity of authorized personnel within evacuation areas. o Maintain law and order. o Assist disabled evacuees. o Confirm evacuation status. o Ensure compliance with emergency proclamations and curfews.
6. Evacuation of Special Needs Population
Parish level plans may be implemented to provide assisted transportation to these individuals when a local or regional evacuation is ordered. The Kenner Fire Department (KFD) will provide local support by assisting parish officials in the evacuation of the special needs population. 7. Evacuation of Schools
Protective response measures will be implemented to minimize radiological exposure risks to school children. If a decision to evacuate is made during school session, school children located within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone will be placed on school buses and transported outside the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone to a designated Community Reception Center (CRC). In the event the emergency affects an area outside the 10- mile EPZ, similar arrangements will be made in those affected areas to relocate school children. Children will remain under the supervision of school personnel at the CRC until they are returned to their parents. The 17 Revised: November 1, 2011
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City of Kenner Recreation Department (KRD) will support the Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) in providing temporary accommodations to students at the Kenner CRC. 8. Distribution of Potassium Iodine (KI)
Another protective action in the 10-mile EPZ involves Potassium Iodine (KI). This compound helps prevent the thyroid from absorbing radioactive iodine, one of several radioactive materials that could be present in a release from a nuclear power plant accident. If taken within the appropriate time and at the appropriate dosage, KI blocks the radioactive iodine from being absorbed by the thyroid gland and reduces the risk of thyroid cancers and other diseases. KI does not protect against any other inhaled radioactive materials, nor will it offer protection from external exposure to radiation. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that KI is a safe and effective drug when used for this purpose. State and federal agencies (LDEQ, FEMA) will supervise the stockpiling, transportation, storage, and distribution of KI within affected areas. Security will be provided by federal, state, parish and local law enforcement agencies, including the Kenner Police Department.
XI. EMERGENCY PLANNING ZONES (EPZ)
An Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) is an area defined around a nuclear facility to facilitate offsite emergency planning, including evacuation of local communities. EPZ are defined for:
Plume Exposure Pathway (a 10-mile zone) Ingestion Exposure Pathway (a 50-mile zone)
Emergency Planning Zones (EPZs) for both the Plume Exposure (10-mile) and Ingestion Exposure (50-mile) Pathways are established around Waterford 3 Nuclear Power Plant.
A. PLUME EXPOSURE PATHWAY (10-MILE EPZ)
The Plume Exposure Pathway is defined as a radius of 10 miles surrounding Waterford 3 Nuclear Power Plant where protective actions could be required to protect the public from the effects of exposure to radioactive materials. The duration of principal exposures to radiation depend on the type, nature and extent of the event, and could range in length from hours to days.
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Local Communities within the Waterford 3 Nuclear Power Plant Plume Exposure Pathway (10 mile) EPZ (towns with over 1,000 persons) include:
Killona Luling Destrahan St. Rose Hahnville Garyville Mimosa Park LaPlace Norco Reserve
NOTE: The City of Kenner IS NOT located within the 10-mile EPZ.
B. PROTECTIVE ACTION SECTION (PAS)
Within the Plume Exposure Pathway (10 mile EPZ), the area is divided into Protective Action Sections (PAS), each assigned a PAS letter and a number. Further, the 10-mile EPZ is further divided into rings of 2, 5 and 10 miles. This partitioning of the 10 mile EPZ allows for maximum flexibility of decision making for protective response measures, particularly those based on weather (wind direction and speed) and environmental conditions. These Areas tend to be more readily identifiable to the public, enhancing the comprehension of protective actions in individual communities. In The 10 mile EPZ immediately surrounding Waterford 3 Nuclear Power Plant, there are 16 Protective Action Sections labeled on a map as follows:
Protective Action Sections (PAS) Communities Affected (general area) A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4 East Bank of St John Parish; Montz B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4 East Bank of St. Charles Parish C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4 West Bank of St. John Parish; Killona D-1, D-2, D-3, D-4 West Bank of St. Charles Parish
Depending on the level of release, wind direction, and speed, protective actions can be broadcast for specific, individual or collective Protective Action Sections.
C. INGESTION EXPOSURE PATHWAY (50-MILE EPZ)
The Ingestion Exposure Pathway is defined as a radius of approximately 50 miles surrounding Waterford 3 where resources could become contaminated because of a release of radioactive materials into the atmosphere. The principal exposures from this pathway are from ingestion of contaminated water or foods such as milk or fresh vegetables. The duration of principal exposures could range in length from hours to months. Contamination control measures would be implemented to protect the public from eating or drinking any contaminated food or water. All probable routes of food chain contamination (e.g. crops, livestock, drinking water, etc.) will be identified by federal and state health officials and protective actions taken to mitigate contamination. Additional public protective actions will be taken as appropriate to the level of contamination. 19 Revised: November 1, 2011
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Parishes within the Waterford 3 Nuclear Power Plant 50-mile EPZ include:
Ascension St. Bernard Assumption St. James East Baton Rouge St. John the Baptist Iberia St. Helena Iberville St. Martin Jefferson St. Mary Orleans St. Tammany Lafourche Tangipahoa Livingston Terrebonne Plaquemine West Baton Rouge St. Charles
D. PROTECTIVE ACTION SECTORS
Extending out from Waterford 3 Nuclear Power Plant through the 50-mile EPZ, Sectors have been defined, each representing a general direction in relation to the plant’s location. Each sector is designated with a letter code: “A” through “R”. The letters “I” and “O” have been omitted to prevent confusion with the numbers. This map allows people to determine what general direction they are located in relation to and their proximity to Waterford 3 Nuclear Power Plant. This will facilitate emergency planning and implantation of protective actions in a multiple parish region.
SECTORS Corresponding Direction in Relation to Waterford 3 Plant A North (N) B North, North East (NNE) C North East (NE) D East, North East (ENE) E East (E) F East, South East (ESE) G South East (SE) H South, South East (SSE) J South (S) K South, South West (SSW) L South West (SW) M West, South West (WSW) N West (W) P West, North West (WNW) Q North West (NW) R North, North West (NNW)
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E. EMERGENCY INFORMATION MATERIALS FOR THE PUBLIC
Residents within a radius of approximately 10 miles from Waterford 3 Nuclear Power Plant annually receive radiological emergency information materials, including a map detailing the 10- mile EPZ and PAS. These materials are available from St. Charles and St. John the Baptist Parish emergency management officials. These materials are made a part of this Plan for reference purposes. See Appendix “M” for copy Waterford 3 Safety Information booklet.
XII. COMMUNITY RECEPTION CENTER (CRC)
Each community in the Waterford 3 Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) has been assigned a host community that is located at least 10 miles from the nuclear plant site. In the event of a significant radiological event at the plant, these host communities will open reception centers. Community Reception Centers (CRC) provide a predetermined location where the affected population will be directed in case of an evacuation triggered by an incident at a nuclear plant.
Reception center operators, including federal, state, and parish officials responsible for radiological emergency response, as well as American Red Cross (ARC) personnel, will be responsible for implementing the following activities:
1. Survey of evacuees, vehicles, and their possessions for radiological contamination.
2. Isolation of contaminated vehicles and possessions.
3. Registration of evacuees.
4. An opportunity for reuniting family members that have been separated.
5. Attending to the immediate physical needs of evacuees.
6. Providing personal decontamination, if needed.
7. Providing emergency medical evaluation and transportation to a designated medical facility, if needed.
8. Assignment of evacuees to shelter facilities or alternate housing, if needed.
9. Monitoring household pets and providing temporary shelter.
When leaving an affected community to a CRC, evacuees should plan on bringing three (3) days of supplies with them.
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coordinator has responsibility for deciding when the reception center will be shut down. The final survey of the center will be done under the direction of State radiological representatives.
During an emergency at Waterford 3 Nuclear Power Plant, St Charles and St John the Baptist Parishes will direct evacuees to reception centers located outside the 10 mile EPZ in support parishes. These support parishes include Tangipahoa, Jefferson, Orleans, East Baton Rouge and Lafourche. Shelter assignments in the support parishes will be made in conjunction with American Red Cross. Shelter capacities are maintained by American Red Cross representatives.
SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA RECEPTION CENTERS
In the event of an emergency at Waterford 3 Nuclear Power Plant, one or more of the following Community Reception Centers may be activated:
Support Parish Reception Centers
Tangipahoa University Center – Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Jefferson Pontchartrain Center – 4545 Williams Boulevard, Kenner, LA (East Bank) Human Performance Center – University of New Orleans New Orleans, Orleans LA Jefferson Alario Center – 2000 Segnette Boulevard, Westwego, LA (West Bank) Lafourche Central Lafourche High School, Mathews, LA
XIII. DESIGNATED COMMUNITY RECEIPTION CENTER (CRC) WITHIN THE CITY OF KENNER
The City of Kenner (COK) will host a Community Reception Center (CRC) at the following location:
Pontchartrain Center 4545 Williams Boulevard (at Lake Pontchartrain) Kenner, Louisiana
Alternate CRC and operational support sites may be designated within the City as needed.
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XIV. CITY OF KENNER – SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS AT COMMUNITY RECEPTION CENTER (CRC)
A. INITIAL RESPONSE LEVEL
In the event of a radiological emergency at Waterford 3 Nuclear Power Plant in Taft, Louisiana, it may be necessary to establish a Community Reception Center (CRC) at the Pontchartrain Center located within the City of Kenner. The following City agencies will typically be called upon to participate in the operation of the CRC:
CITY AGENCY ACTIVITY Pontchartrain Center (Management/ Management and maintenance of designated Maintenance / Security Staff) CRC in coordination with principal operators: federal, state, parish emergency preparedness agencies, LA Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ); American Red Cross (ARC). Kenner Police Department (KPD) On-site law enforcement support to principal CRC operators:
o Traffic control o Site Security o Emergency communications
Kenner Fire Department (KFD) On-site technical, personnel and equipment support to principal CRC operators:
o Assist in radiological survey and monitoring at CRC. o Maintain fire watch at CRC. o Assist EMS in emergency medical evaluation.
Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Planning support to the Mayor and his Executive Staff. Kenner Emergency Action Team (KEAT) KEAT will be activated in whole or part as [City directors responsible for municipal needed and appropriate to coordinate services and their support staff] operations of municipal departments and participate in Unified Command Post (UCP) operations.
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B. INTENSIFIED ACTIVITY LEVEL
Depending on the scope of a radiological emergency occurring at Waterford 3 Nuclear Power Plan, additional City resources may be required to support federal, state and parish emergency operations within the City:
CITY AGENCY ACTIVITY Pontchartrain Center (Management/ o Advanced or expanded CRC facility Maintenance / Security Staff) operations.
Kenner Police Department (KPD) o Mobile public alerts (emergency information). o Intensified patrol operations. o Implementation of DERP. o Traffic Control Points (TCP) from City into risk parishes facilitating diversion of motor vehicle traffic from EPZ. o Establishment of staging areas for law enforcement, fire and emergency medical personnel, vehicles, and equipment. o POD operations. Kenner Fire Department (KFD) o Station-based apparatus public alerts. o Mobile public alerts (emergency information). o Keep Command Post operators current with respect to environmental conditions. o Maintain liaison with area Fire Departments providing regional support and mutual aid. o Establishment of decontamination facilities for first responders. o POD operations. Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Coordinate municipal agency activities.
Activation of the City Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
Direct City agencies in coordinated response in support of federal, state and parish emergency plans:
o Close coordination / communications with key federal, state and parish
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emergency response agencies, health monitoring agencies, agriculture and environmental quality agencies, law enforcement agencies, and Waterford 3 operators. o Evacuation operations. o Emergency Shelter operations. o Establishment of staging areas and accommodations in support of federal and state response.
Public Works Department (PWD) o Barricades and portable traffic control devices. o Dumpsters and refuse containers. Public Information Officer (PIO) o Coordination with federal, state, parish and City officials in the broadcast of pertinent local information to the public. Finance Department o Implementation of emergency purchasing procedures for City Purchasing Department agencies. o Logistical support for City agencies involved in CRC operations. Planning Department o Consultation with federal, state, and parish officials on CRC and shelter site population projections and facility requirements. o Consultation with contractors and projections for increased utility, water, sewerage, and refuse collection needs within municipality. Code Enforcement Department (CED) o Inspection and assessment of needs at CRC and shelter sites. Recreation Department (KRD) o Support the Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) in providing temporary accommodations to students at the CRC. Human Resources Department o Establishment of local emergency shelter(s). o Establish employee shelter(s). o POD operations.
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C. HIGH ACTIVITY LEVEL
In wide-scale and/or anticipated long term operations in response to a radiological emergency at Waterford 3, advanced actions may be necessary and could involve the following agencies:
CITY AGENCY ACTIVITY Executive Command and control of City agencies and personnel.
Implementation of City Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
Liaison with federal, state, parish, city elected officials.
Liaison with federal, state, parish emergency preparedness agencies, and military officials.
Assignment of personnel to federal, state, parish EOC.
Designation and activation of remote temporary government facilities, if needed.
Direct Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP).
Direct Continuity of Government (COG) Plan. Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Coordinate municipal agency initiatives.
Conduct advanced incident planning.
Activation of the City Unified Command Post (UCP).
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accommodations in support of federal and state response. o Evacuation operations. o Emergency Shelter operations. o SNS POD operations. Legal Department Legal counsel to Mayor and Executive Staff.
Preparation / filing of emergency proclamations. Pontchartrain Center (Management / Advanced, expanded, extended CRC facility Maintenance / Security Staff) operations. Kenner Police Department (KPD) City wide traffic control and evacuation when Parish or region-wide evacuation plans are implemented:
o Coordination with LSP, JPSO, LANG, and surrounding law enforcement agencies (SCSO, SJSO, NOPD) regarding use of region-wide roadways and interstate highways. o Assisted evacuation of local population. o Identification of main evacuation routes within the City/Parish and establishment of Traffic Control Points (TCP) along the routes as needed in support of evacuation operations. o Contraflow. o Perimeter control, Access Control Points (ACP) and security patrols in evacuated areas within the City. o Implementation of State and Parish controlled re-entry procedures. o Enhanced critical facility security. o Advanced DERP operations. o SNS POD operations. Kenner Fire Department (KFD) o Continued weather monitoring and reporting to UCP. o Support of federal (EPA) and state (LDEQ) agencies conducting local environmental (air, water, soil) monitoring and testing operations. o Continued support to region wide emergency response personnel. o SNS POD operations. Code Enforcement Department (CED) o Continued inspection of CRC and shelter locations.
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o Support of federal (USDA) and state (LDA&F) agencies conducting local crop, livestock and animal monitoring and quarantine operations. o Assessing and monitoring public facilities and private structures within municipality Humane for damage. o Animal control. o Assistance to Parish and State authorities involved in pet evacuation. Public Works Department (PWD) o Continued logistical support to City agencies conducting operations at CRC, local shelters, and at other facilities. o Implement emergency fuel conservation procedures at City depots. o Heavy equipment support to federal, state and local response operations. o POD operation support. Public Information Officer (PIO) o Advanced public information activities in coordination with and in support of federal, K-TV state and parish officials. o Participation in Joint Information Center Information Technology (IT) (JIC). Finance Department o Implementation of emergency purchasing procedures for City agencies. Purchasing Department o Logistical support for City agencies involved in CRC and shelter operations. Internal Audit Department o Maintenance of detailed manpower, equipment and expenditure records. Planning Department o Continued coordination with federal, state and parish officials concerning on-going CRC site and local shelter needs. o Planning and assessment of local infrastructure in support of federal, state and parish recovery operations. o Monitoring and projecting long term utility, fuel, food, water, sewerage, refuse collection needs. Recreation Department (KRD) o Continued operation of local emergency shelter(s). o SNS and other POD operations. Human Resources Department o Continued operation of employee shelter(s). o Coordination of employee health and monitoring services. Clerk of Court (COC) o Participation in Continuity of Operations 28 Revised: November 1, 2011
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(COOP) Plans. o Records preservation. Community Development Department o Coordination of citizen volunteer and faith based organizations. o Continued support of federal, state and parish recovery operations. o Establishment of food, water and special needs distribution centers at City facilities in support of DHS and FEMA. o Establishment of social service and Volunteer and Faith Based Organizations medical service sites at City facilities in support of DHH, DSS, DHHS, CRC, and other federal and state social services and public health entities.
Clerk of Council o Continuity of Government (COG) Plan.
XV. KEY FEDERAL, STATE AND PARISH AGENCIES INVOLVED IN RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Radiological emergencies present a unique challenge to emergency management officials. Significant technical expertise is necessary to adequately control and effectively deal with the potentially devastating consequences of a civilian population’s exposure to radiation. Substantial federal and state, civilian as well as military, resources are likely to be utilized to contain a radiological incident.
In the event of a radiological emergency at Waterford 3 Nuclear Power Plant, it will be necessary for City personnel to work closely and coordinate with numerous federal, state and parish agencies. This section will provide a listing of some of the key agencies to acquaint City personnel with their relationship to the event.
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) will normally take the lead role in coordinating the State’s response to a radiological emergency at Waterford 3 Nuclear Power Plant. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will principally provide regulatory oversight, consultation and resources. These agencies conduct site assessment, coordinate monitoring of the plant and Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) surrounding the facility, and make recommendations to local authorities for protective actions.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will direct federal disaster response and recovery operations. The Louisiana
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Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) will direct state disaster response and recovery operations.
Additional federal agencies, such as the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), among others, will provide for environmental monitoring, food source testing, health services, and other support functions in a radiological emergency.
Likewise, a number of State agencies will provide monitoring, health services, and other support functions in a radiological emergency. Chief among them are the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDA&F), Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH), and Louisiana Department of Social Services (DSS), which coordinates shelter operations.
The Jefferson Parish Department of Emergency Management (JPDEM) will direct parish level disaster response and recovery operations and coordinate with GOHSEP. Specially trained personnel from the Jefferson Parish Fire Department (JPFD) as well as municipal and volunteer fire departments throughout the Parish will provide monitoring, equipment and technical support of federal and state radiological emergency operations.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will take the lead in any federal criminal investigation involving a radiological or terrorist incident. This agency may be assisted by any number of federal law enforcement agencies.
The American Red Cross (ARC) will operate the Community Reception Center (CRC) and emergency shelters.
The Southern States Energy Board maintains the Southern Mutual Radiation Assistance Plan (SMRAP). SMRAP outlines a mechanism for providing mutual assistance (monitoring, control, laboratory services) across states within the southern region of the United States in the event of a radiological incident.
The Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) provides for coordinated disaster response capabilities across states. In the event of a major disaster that exceeds state government limits, EMAC resources from across the nation may be made available to the requesting state.
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XVI. RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY PLANS AND INFORMATION RESOURCES
The following websites provide information on preparation for and responding to a radiological emergency. These sites may be utilized by citizens, emergency management personnel and City UCP operators:
A. STATE EMERGENCY PLANS & OPERATIONS
The following state agency websites provide access to radiological emergency response plans and information: GOHSEP Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
www.ohsep.louisiana.gov
NUCLEAR: http://www.ohsep.louisiana.gov/hazards/nuclearlindex.htm
LDEQ Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/
RADIOLOGICAL: http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/2283/Default.aspx
B. PARISH EMERGENCY PLANS & OPERATIONS
The following parish agency websites provide access to local emergency management information: Jefferson Parish Department of Emergency Management Emergency Operations Center 1887 Ames Boulevard Marrero, LA P: (504) 349-5360 http://www.jeffparish.net/index.cfm?DocID=1163
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St. Charles Parish Department of Emergency Preparedness Parish Courthouse 15045 River Road (Highway 18) Hahnville, LA (985) 783-5050 http://www.stcharlesgov.net/departments/doem_pre.htm
St. John the Baptist Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness Emergency Operations Center (EOC) 1801 West Airline Highway Laplace, LA (985) 652-2222 http://www.sjbparish.com/eoc.asp
C. LOCAL - EVACUATION ROUTES
CITY OF KENNER DETAILED EVACUATION ROUTES MAPS / DIRECTIONS
The Kenner Police Department maintains detailed evacuation maps, including street level directions from different “Zones” within the City, diagrams of major intersections to assist motorists in accessing Contraflow lanes, and up-to-date statewide evacuation routes:
http://www.kennerpd.com/evacuation/kennerevac.htm
JEFFERSON PARISH DETAILED EVACUATION ROUTES MAPS / DIRECTIONS
Jefferson Parish Department of Emergency Management (JPDEM) maintains detailed evacuation maps (eastbank and westbank), including street level directions to assist motorists in accessing Contraflow lanes, and up-to-date statewide evacuation routes:
http://www.jeffparish.net/index.cfm?DocID=2272
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D. STATE - CONTRAFLOW MAPS; ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION
1. Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD)
www.dotd.state.la.us ROAD CLOSURE: http://www.511la.org/ (225) 379-1232 CONTRAFLOW MAPS: http://www.dotd.louisiana.gov/maps/
2. Louisiana Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP)
www.ohsep.louisiana.gov EVACUATION ROUTES & MAPS: (800) 256-7036 http://www.ohsep.louisiana.gov/evacinfo/stateevacrtes.htm
3. Louisiana State Police [Contraflow Maps and Road Closure Information] (LSP)
www.lsp.org ROAD CLOSURE: http://www.lsp.org/roadandincident.nsf (800) 469-4828 CONTRAFLOW MAPS: http://www.lsp.org/lcadeg.html
1. Troop A (Baton Rouge) (800) 969-2059
2. Troop B (Kenner) (800) 964-8076
3. Troop C (Gray) (800) 659-5907
4. Troop D (Lake Charles) (888) 225-5577
5. Troop E (Alexandria) (800) 256-4160
6. Troop F (Monroe) (866) 292-8320
7. Troop G (Bossier City) (866) 853-6580
8. Troop I (Lafayette) (888) 768-8746
9. Troop L (Covingtion) (888) 339-8659
or dial *LSP (*577) from a cellular phone
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E. LOUISIANA EMERGENCY SHELTER INFORMATION
1. Louisiana Department of Social Services (DSS)
www.dss.state.la.us
2. Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH)
www.dhh.state.la.us
F. WEATHER INFORMATION
NWS National Weather Service
www.srh.noaa.gov
G. FEDERAL EMERGENCY PLANNING INFORMATION
The following federal agency websites provide access to radiological emergency response plans and information: NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission
http://www.nrc.gov/
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
http://www.fema.gov/index.shtm
NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS: http://www.fema.gov/hazard/nuclear/index.shtm
CITIZEN PREPAREDNESS: www.ready.gov
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EPA Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/
RADIATION: http://www.epa.gov/radiation/index.html
EMERGENCY PLAN: http://www.epa.gov/radiation/rert/
CDC Centers for Disease Control
http://www.cdc.gov/index.htm
RADIATION: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/radiation/
DHS Department of Homeland Security
http://www.dhs.gov/index.shtm
DOE Department of Energy
http://www.doe.gov/index.htm
NUCLEAR SECURITY: http://nnsa.energy.gov/
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XVII. DEPLOYMENT OF CITY PERSONNEL AND RESOURCES
In the event of a radiological emergency, in accordance with the City of Kenner Emergency Operations Plan, the Mayor and City Directors will determine the appropriate level of response by City agencies, including deployment of City personnel and resources. XVIII. EMERGENCY COMMAND AND COMMUNICATIONS COMPONENTS
This section briefly describes the various levels of emergency command and communications components that will become operational in the event of a radiological emergency:
A. Mobile Command Post (KPD/KFD MCP)
A Mobile Command Post (MCP) and/or site command post(s) manned by Police and/or Fire personnel, and municipal support personnel, may be established at the CRC and/or one or more other designated location(s). The MCP will maintain communications primarily with the UCP and KPD Communications Section.
B. City of Kenner Emergency Operations Center (EOC) / Unified Command Post (COK- UCP)
In the event of a radiological emergency requiring establishment of a Community Reception Center (CRC) in Kenner, the City of Kenner Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will be activated. If the event necessitates a large scale, regional or long term response by multiple City agencies, a Unified Command Post (UCP) will be activated. The UCP will provide local support to federal, state and parish officials responsible for implementation of response and recovery plans necessary to deal with the emergency. The UCP will maintain communication primarily with JP EOC utilizing radio, telephone, WebEOC, and other forms of secure communications.
C. Emergency Operations Facility (EOF)
In the event of a radiological emergency, Entergy will operate an Emergency Operations Facility (EOF) near Waterford 3 Nuclear Power Plant. The EOF is established for the management of overall emergency response, the coordination of radiological assessment and for the management of recovery operations. The EOF is designed to provide assistance in the decision making process for the protection of public health and safety and to control radiological monitoring teams and facilities on-site and off-site. The Entergy EOF will maintain communications primarily with the St. Charles and St. John Parish EOCs, LDEQ, and GOHSEP.
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D. Parish Emergency Operations Center (JP EOC)
In the event of a radiological emergency effecting Jefferson Parish, the Department of Emergency Management (JPDEM) will activate the Parish Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The EOC is established for the management of overall emergency response, the coordination of parish-initiated radiological assessment, and for the management of recovery operations within Jefferson Parish. The EOC is designed to provide assistance in the decision making process for the protection of public health and safety and to control parish radiological monitoring teams and emergency response. The JP EOC will maintain a communications link primarily with municipal CP/UCP, EOCs in surrounding parishes (including fusion centers), and GOHSEP.
E. State Emergency Operations Center (GOHSEP EOC)
In the event of a significant radiological emergency affecting one or more parishes, the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) will activate the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The EOC is established for the management of overall emergency response and recovery operations within the State of Louisiana. Various state agencies (LDEQ, DHH, LDA&F, LSP, LANG) will be represented at the State EOC, providing for the coordination of evacuation; shelter operations; radiological assessment and monitoring; and to provide assistance in the decision making process for the protection of public health and safety. The GOHSEP EOC will maintain communications primarily with parish EOC and facilitate communications with FEMA.
XIX. ANNUAL PLAN REVIEW AND REVISION
The FFRERP will be subject to formal review and revision on at least an annual basis. Staff personnel will ensure that recent federal, state, parish, and local legislative changes are reflected in the Plan and it is up-to-date as to current City policy, practices, and procedures.
On at least a biennial basis, the Office of Emergency Management will meet with representatives of LDEQ and/or Entergy Corporation to ensure the up-to-date status of the FFRERP and related materials.
Recommendations, suggestions and corrections to the FFRERP will be submitted in writing to the Office of Emergency Management.
Routine revisions to the FFRERP will be made by way of directive addressed to all City Department directors and bearing the date of revision. Nothing will prohibit emergency verbal or written proclamation, order, or field revision of the Plan by the Mayor or his/her designee. Further, depending on the nature of a disaster or emergency, the annual revision process may be superseded, suspended, advanced, canceled, or modified. Finally nothing will prohibit more frequent review or revisions to the FFRERP. 37 Revised: November 1, 2011
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XX. PUBLIC ACCESS TO RADIOLOGICAL PLAN
Copies of the City of Kenner FFRERP may be distributed publicly, save for those portions classified as law enforcement or security sensitive or otherwise exempt from public disclosure. Requests for review and/or copies of the Plan will be subject to provisions set forth in Louisiana Public Records Law, La.R.S. 44.1, et seq. as well as other relevant federal and state statutes, parish and local ordinances, and regulations.
The FFRERP, or portions thereof, may be displayed on the City’s Internet site.
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Previous Revisions:
DATE REVISION TYPE
February 1, 2010 Annual Review / Update
November 1, 2011 Annual Review / Comprehensive Revision
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CITY OF KENNER FIXED FACILITY RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN RADIATION BASICS What Is Radiation?
Radiation is a form of energy that is present all around us. Different types of radiation exist, some of which have more energy than others. Amounts of radiation released into the environment are measured in units called curies. However, the dose of radiation that a person receives is measured in units called rem. How Can Exposure Occur?
People are exposed to small amounts of radiation every day, both from naturally occurring sources (such as elements in the soil or cosmic rays from the sun), and man-made sources. Man made sources include some electronic equipment (such as microwave ovens and television sets), medical sources (such as x-rays, certain diagnostic tests, and treatments), and from nuclear weapons testing. The amount of radiation from natural or man made sources to which people are exposed is usually small; a radiation emergency (such as a nuclear power plant accident or a terrorist event) could expose people to small or large doses of radiation, depending on the situation. Scientists estimate that the average person in the United States receives a dose of about one-third of a rem per year. About 80% of human exposure comes from natural sources and the remaining 20% comes from man-made radiation sources – mainly medical x-rays. Contamination refers to particles of radioactive material that are deposited anywhere that they are not supposed to be, such as on an object or on a person’s skin. Internal contamination refers to radioactive material that is taken into the body through breathing, eating, or drinking. Exposure occurs when radiation energy penetrates the body. For example, when a person has an x-ray, he or she is exposed to radiation.
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What Happens When People Are Exposed to Radiation?
Radiation can affect the body in a number of ways, and the adverse health effects of exposure may not be apparent for many years. These adverse health effects can range from mild effects, such as skin reddening, to serious effects such as cancer and death, depending on the amount of radiation absorbed by the body (the dose), the type of radiation, the route of exposure, and the length of time a person was exposed. Exposure to very large doses of radiation may cause death within a few days or months. Exposure to lower doses of radiation may lead to an increased risk of developing cancer or other adverse health effects later in life. How Can I Protect Myself During a Radiation Emergency?
After a release of radioactive materials, local authorities will monitor the levels of radiation and determine what protective actions to take. The most appropriate action will depend on the situation. Tune to the local emergency response network or news station for information and instructions during any emergency. If a radiation emergency involves the release of large amounts of radioactive materials, you may be advised to “shelter in place,” which means to stay in your home or office; or you may be advised to move to another location. If you are advised to shelter in place, you should do the following: o Close and lock all doors and windows. o Turn off fans, air conditioners, and forced-air heating units that bring in fresh air from the outside. Only use units to re-circulate air that is already in the building. o Close fireplace dampers. o If possible, bring pets inside. o Move to an inner room or basement. o Keep your radio tuned to the emergency response network or local news to find out what else you need to do. If you are advised to evacuate, follow the directions that your local officials provide. Leave the area as quickly and orderly as possible. In addition:
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o Take a flashlight, portable radio, batteries, first-aid kit, supply of sealed food and water, hand-operated can opener, essential medicines, and cash and credit cards. o Take pets only if you are using your own vehicle and going to a place you know will accept animals. Emergency vehicles and shelters usually will not accept animals.
Sources: Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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CITY OF KENNER FIXED FACILITY RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN RADIATION EMERGENCY
Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Nuclear power plants use the heat generated from nuclear fission in a contained environment to convert water to steam, which powers generators to produce electricity.
The potential danger from an accident at a nuclear power plant is exposure to radiation. This exposure could come from the release of radioactive material from the plant into the environment, usually characterized by a plume (cloud-like formation) of radioactive gases and particles. The major hazards to people in the vicinity of the plume are radiation exposure to the body from the cloud and particles deposited on the ground, inhalation of radioactive materials, and ingestion of radioactive materials.
Radioactive materials are composed of atoms that are unstable. An unstable atom gives off its excess energy until it becomes stable. The energy emitted is radiation. Each of us is exposed to radiation daily from natural sources, including the Sun and the Earth. Small traces of radiation are present in food and water. Radiation also is released from man made sources such as X-ray machines, television sets, and microwave ovens. Radiation has a cumulative effect. The longer a person is exposed to radiation, the greater the effect. A high exposure to radiation can cause serious illness or death.
Although the risk of a chemical accident is slight, knowing how to handle these products and how to react during an emergency can reduce the risk of injury. During a Nuclear Power Plant Emergency
The following are guidelines for what you should do if a nuclear power plant emergency occurs.
REMAIN CALM.
Keep a battery-powered radio with you at all times and listen to the radio for specific instructions. Close and lock doors and windows.
If you are advised to protect your breathing:
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If in a vehicle turn off the air conditioner, heater and other air intakes. Cover your mouth and nose with a handkerchief or cloth. Go inside your residence or a building. Do not use a fixed line or cellular telephone unless absolutely necessary.
If you are advised to remain indoors:
Turn off the air conditioner, ventilation fans, heater, furnace, and other air intakes. Go to a interior room, basement or other underground area (closed parking garage), if possible. Eat only food that has been sealed. Keep food in covered containers or in the refrigerator. Food not previously covered should be washed before being put into containers. Do not use a fixed line or cellular telephone unless absolutely necessary.
If you are told to evacuate:
Proceed to a location outside the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone. Report to a community reception center to register and be reunited with family members. If you have children in school, do not go to the school. School officials will take precautions very early in the event to evacuate children to a community reception center. The children will be supervised at the reception center. You will be re- united with the child at the reception center. Keep car windows and vents closed; use re-circulating air. Do not use a fixed line or cellular telephone unless absolutely necessary.
If you believe that you may have been exposed to radiation or fallout (dust or airborne particles):
Change clothes and shoes. Put exposed clothing in a plastic bag. Seal the bag and place it out of the way. Take a thorough shower. Seek medical treatment at a community reception area or hospital.
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Minimizing Exposure to Radiation
Distance - The more distance between you and the source of the radiation, the better. This could be evacuation or remaining indoors to minimize exposure.
Shielding - The more heavy, dense material between you and the source of the radiation, the better
Time - Most radioactivity loses its strength fairly quickly.
Sources: Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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CITY OF KENNER FIXED FACILITY RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY “PROTECTED BREATHING” GUIDELINES
If you are outside and close to a radiological release incident, or are advised to take “protected breathing” precautions:
REMAIN CALM
If driving, close windows/vents and turn off air conditioner or heater. If outside or in your vehicle, cover your nose and mouth with a cloth or handkerchief to reduce the risk of breathing in radioactive dust or smoke. Go to your residence or get inside a building as soon as possible. Close the windows and doors. Turn the air conditioning, heater or vent to “closed” or “off”. Turn off window and attic fans. Remove your outer clothing and seal it in a plastic bag if available. Put the cloth you used to cover your mouth in the bag, too. Put the plastic bag where others will not touch it and keep it until authorities tell you what to do with it. Shower or wash with soap and water. Be sure to wash your hair. Washing will remove any remaining dust. Tune to the EAS, local radio or television news for more instructions Do not use the (fixed line or cellular) telephone. Keep the telephone line open for emergency personnel.
Sources: Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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CITY OF KENNER FIXED FACILITY RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY -“SHELTER-IN-PLACE” GUIDELINES -
If you are directed to “shelter-in-place”: REMAIN CALM
If driving, close windows/vents and turn off air conditioner or heater. Go home or to a public building. Go inside and close all windows and doors. Turn off all devices that draw outside air (air conditioning, heater or “vent”). Turn off window and attic fans. Extinguish stove/fireplace fires and close vents when possible. Remain inside until told it is safe to go outside. Keep pets indoors. Do not use the (fixed line or cellular) telephone. Keep phone lines open for emergency personnel. Continue to monitor your local Emergency Alert System (EAS) radio/TV station. If you must go outside, cover your mouth and nose with a moist cloth to help prevent breathing in radioactive particles. See Protected Breathing guidelines. Use only food that is sealed or that was not out in the open during the time of the radiation release.
Sources: Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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CITY OF KENNER FIXED FACILITY RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY EVACUATION GUIDELINES
If you are directed to evacuate as a result of a radiological emergency:
REMAIN CALM
Check local emergency planning information: o If you reside within 10 mile radius of the nuclear power plant, what is your assigned Protective Action Section (PAS)? Evacuations in communities immediately surrounding a nuclear power plant will be ordered by PAS. o Communities outside the 10-mile zone will be instructed to report to a designated reception center or emergency shelter. o Locate the address or obtain directions to your designated Community Reception Center or an emergency shelter outside the affected area.
Gather together those household members who are present. Pack the following items, as necessary (a 3-day minimum supply is suggested): o Personal identification (driver’s license, Social Security card, health insurance card) o Clothing, money, credit cards, checkbook o Blankets, pillows, soap, towels, toiletries o Diapers, bottles, milk/baby formula o Important personal papers o Portable radio / television, flashlight and extra batteries o Bottled water o Canned and packaged food o Hand-operated can opener o First-aid kit and o Essential prescription medications and special medical equipment (7 day minimum supply is suggested)
Close and lock all windows and doors. Turn off devices that draw outside air (“circulation” or “vent”). Turn off lights and electrical appliances (except refrigerator and freezer).
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Continue to listen to a local Emergency Alert System (EAS) radio station in your vehicle. Tune television to EAS designated station, local news broadcast, or Parish public service channel on cable network. Leave food and water for pets, or have alternative plans for their care. Except for assistance animals, pets cannot be brought into reception centers or Red Cross shelters. Make advanced arrangements to deliver your pet to a family member or friend outside the evacuation zone. Check with Parish officials in advance concerning pet evacuation procedures. See if your neighbors need a ride and carpool with them, if possible. Do not use fixed line or cellular telephones unless absolutely necessary. Keep phone lines open for emergency personnel. Follow evacuation routes and go to your assigned host community reception center. SCHOOL CHILDREN
In communities within 10 miles of Waterford 3, plans are in place to provide for the safety of school children should a serious incident occur while schools are in session. Early in the incident, the Superintendent of Schools will make preparations for a precautionary transfer of students to a designated host community or another pre- determined site within the community. Families will be notified of the precautionary transfer of students. Parents will be able to pick up their children at the designated community reception center. Parents/guardians are asked not to pick up their children at the school prior to the transfer in order to avoid delays. Children will be accounted for and supervised at all times until reunited with parents or guardians at community reception centers.
SPECIAL NEEDS PERSONS If someone in your family has special medical or transportation needs, it is important that you register in advance with your local City/Parish community service department. In the event of an emergency requiring evacuation, local emergency management officials will utilize that information to provide transportation to address special needs. If you evacuate, be certain to bring any medication and special medical equipment for yourself and others in your party. If you evacuate with someone who requires special medical attention, report to a community reception center and notify American Red Cross officials when you register.
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CITY OF KENNER FIXED FACILITY RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY CONTAMINATION INFORMATION
HOW TO LIMIT CONTAMINATION Since radiation cannot be seen, smelled, felt, or tasted, people at the site of an incident will not know whether radioactive materials were involved. Take the following steps to limit your contamination.
1. Get out of the immediate area quickly. Go inside the nearest safe building or to an area to which you are directed by emergency management, law enforcement or health officials.
2. Remove the outer layer of your clothing. If radioactive material is on your clothes, getting it away from you will reduce the external contamination and decrease the risk of internal contamination. It will also reduce the length of time that you are exposed to radiation.
3. If possible, place the clothing in a plastic bag or leave it in an out-of-the-way area, such as the corner of a room. Keep people away from it to reduce their exposure to radiation. Keep cuts and abrasions covered when handling contaminated items to avoid getting radioactive material in them.
4. Wash all of the exposed parts of your body using lots of soap and lukewarm water to remove contamination. This process is called decontamination. Try to avoid spreading contamination to parts of the body that may not be contaminated, such as areas that were clothed.
5. After authorities determine that internal contamination may have occurred, you may be able to take medication to reduce the radioactive material in your body.
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ACUTE RADIATION SYNDROME (ARS) / RADIATION SICKNESS
Radiation sickness, known as acute radiation syndrome (ARS), is a serious illness that occurs when the entire body (or most of it) receives a high dose of radiation, usually over a short period of time.
People exposed to radiation will get ARS only if:
The radiation dose was high (doses from medical procedures such as chest X- rays are too low to cause ARS; however, doses from radiation therapy to treat cancer may be high enough to cause some ARS symptoms), The radiation was penetrating (that is, able to reach internal organs), The person’s entire body, or most of it, received the dose, and The radiation was received in a short time, usually within minutes.
The first symptoms of ARS typically are nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. These symptoms will start within minutes to days after the exposure, will last for minutes up to several days, and may come and go. Then the person usually looks and feels healthy for a short time, after which he or she will become sick again with loss of appetite, fatigue, fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and possibly even seizures and coma. This seriously ill stage may last from a few hours up to several months.
People with ARS typically also have some skin damage. This damage can start to show within a few hours after exposure and can include swelling, itching, and redness of the skin (like a bad sunburn). There also can be hair loss. As with the other symptoms, the skin may heal for a short time, followed by the return of swelling, itching, and redness days or weeks later. Complete healing of the skin may take from several weeks up to a few years depending on the radiation dose the person’s skin received.
The chance of survival for people with ARS decreases with increasing radiation dose. Most people who do not recover from ARS will die within several months of exposure. The cause of death in most cases is the destruction of the person’s bone marrow, which results in infections and internal bleeding. For the survivors, the recovery process may last from several weeks up to 2 years.
If a radiation emergency occurs that exposes people to high doses of radiation in a short period of time, they should immediately seek medical care from their doctor or local hospital.
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65 69 68 What if you are told to PROTECT YOUR BREATHING? LAFOURCH E PARIS H — Cover your nose and mouth with a handkerchief or 70 other cloth. — Close the windows and doors if you are in a 71 72 building or car. Turn the vent or A/C to “recirc” or “max” if you are in a car. 631 — Turn off window and attic fans. 90 — Turn heating or cooling systems to “recirc” or “vent closed” if available. If not, turn off heating or cooling systems.
1 Pick-U p Poin t What if you are told to Evacuatio n Rout e SHELTER IN PLACE? TO: Central Lafourche High School — Go inside your house or some other building. — Stay inside until your radio or TV says you can leave safely. — Close all doors and windows. Ch art for th e 16 Section s aroun d Wate rford 3 — Turn off window and attic fans. — Turn heating or cooling systems to “recirc” or “vent Sectio n Receptio n Center s for Sectio n Receptio n Center s for closed” if available. If not, turn off heating or an d Communitie s Evacuatio n Route s Adult s & Schoo l Childre n Picku p Point s an d Communitie s Evacuatio n Route s Adult s & Schoo l Childre n Picku p Point s Paris h Paris h cooliing systems. — Keep your pets inside. A1 Mont z Go nort h on La . 62 8 (Rive r Hammond High School 1 Parkin g Lo t of Littl e Gyps y Stea m B3 Destreha n Tak e U.S . 61 South . Pontchartrain Center 35 Ethel Schoeffner/New Sarpy Road) , to U.S . 51 North , 45168 River Road Electri cGeneratin g Syste m St . Ros e OR 4545 Williams Blvd. Elementar y — Listen to the radio or TV stations for further advice. St . Charle s to eithe r I-5 5 Nort h or I-1 0 Hammond, La. Tangipahoa St . Charle s Go eas t on La . 48 (Rive r Kenner, La. 36 Destreha n Hig h Schoo l West . Parish Road) . 37 St . Charle s Borremeo School Jefferson Parish What if you are told to EVACUATE? OR OR Or 38 Harr y Hurs t Middl e Schoo l Go nort h on Evangelin e or Th e River Center 27 5 Sout h Go nort h on La . 626 , the n 39 FO P Hal l - Rive r Roa d — Be sure that this order applies to your section of Mont z Road , to U.S . 61 Rive r Rd. , Bato n Rouge , La . tak e U.S . 61 South . 40 St . Ros e Taver n the map. If it does, follow the next steps. North , to U.S . 51 North , Eas t Bato n Roug e Paris h 41 Intersectio n of LA 48 (Rive r Road ) to eithe r I-5 5 Nort h or I-1 0 an d LA 62 6 — Get your family together and prepare to leave. If Wes t 42 St . Ros e Elementary School you have children in school, they will be taken to 43 Alber t Cammo n Middle School the reception center for their school. You will be A2 LaPlac e If yo u liv e eas t of U.S . 51 , Hammond High School 2 Ascensio n of Ou r Lor d Schoo l tak e U.S . 51 North , to 45168 River Road 44 Intersectio n of U.S . 61 (Airlin e 3 LaPlac eElementar y Schoo l Highway ) an d LA 62 6 told by radio or TV where to pick up your children. St . Joh n eithe r I-5 5 Nort h or I-1 0 Hammond, La. Tangipahoa 4 St . Charle s Catholi c Hig h Schoo l — Pack only what you will need most, such as St . Charle s West . Parish 5 Joh n L. Or y Sch . (W. 5th ) OR B4 Tak e U.S . 61 South . Pontchartrain Center 45 Intersectio n of U.S . 61 (Airlin e prescription drugs, other important medicines, a 6 Power House Fellowship Hall If yo u liv e wes t of U.S. Th e River Center 27 5 Sout h 4545 Williams Blvd. Kenner, La. Highway ) an d Ormon d Blvd . first aid kit, some way to identify yourself, baby 7 St . Joa n of Ar c Elementar y Schoo l St . Charle s Jefferson Parish (Lak e sid e of U.S . 61 ) 51 an d sout h of U.S . 61 , Rive r Rd. , Bato n Rouge , La . supplies, portable radio and flashlight (if you have eithe r go wes t on La . 44 Eas t Bato n Roug e Paris h 8 Halfwa y Hous e Restauran t Tak e La . 314 1 South , the n them), cell phone and batteries, checkbook and (Rive r Road ) or tak e U.S . 9 Airlin e Motor s Parkin g Lo t C1 Killon a Central Lafourche High School 46 Killon a Elementar y Schoo l Sit e tak e La . 312 7 North , the n 61 North . 10 Rive r Fores t Apartmen t Comple x Highwa y 1, Mathews , La . credit cards. St . Charle s go sout h on La . 20 . Lafourch e Paris h 11 Intersectio n of LA 62 8 (Rive r If yo u liv e wes t of U.S . Road ) an d LA 63 6 (McRein e Road ) Tak e La . 18 Nort h (Rive r Central Lafourche High School 51 an d nort h of U.S . 61 , C2 Luc y 47 CAS Bar What about your house? 12 LaPlac ePar k Entranc e Road) , go sout h on La . Highwa y 1, Mathews , La . 48 Luc y Elementar y Schoo l Sit e tak e U.S . 61 Nort h Intersectio n of LA 318 8 an d — Turn off the lights and household appliances. 13 St . Joh n 640 , tak e La . 312 7 North , Lafourch e Paris h 49 Duc k’s Ic e St . Andrew s Blvd . St . Charle s the n go sout h on La . 20 . Leave the refrigerator and freezer on. 14 Parkin g Lo t - Woodlan d OR — Lock you house. The section where you live will be Tak e La . 18 North , the n an d Cambridg e Drive s guarded while you are away. go sout h on La . 20 . Hammond High School A3 Tak e I-5 5 North . 15 Intersectio n U.S . 51 an d Pevin e 45168 River Road OR Roa d How should you travel? St . Joh n Tak e I-1 0 West . Hammond, La. Tangipahoa C3 Edgar d Tak e La . 18 Nort h (Rive r Central Lafourche High School 51 Wes t St . Joh n Hig h Schoo l Parish Wallac e Road) , the n go sout h on Highwa y 1, Mathews , La . 52 St . Joh n Paris h Cour t Hous e — Use your own car if you can. Use only one car or St . Joh n La . 20 . Lafourch e Paris h Wes t St . Joh n Elementar y Schoo l OR Johnso n 53 other vehicle per family. Th e River Center 27 5 Sout h 54 Castl e Driv e Par k — Take neighbors who need a ride, if you have room. Rive r Rd. , Bato n Rouge , La . 55 Westsid e 66 Eas t Bato n Roug e Paris h 56 Alle n’s Bridgevie w Site — Turn on your car radio for information. # Radio – WWL-870 AM A4 Reserv e Tak e U.S . 61 North . Th e River Center 27 5 Sout h 16 Ou r Lad y of Grac e Elementar y Garyvill e OR Rive r Rd. , Bato n Rouge , La . Schoo l # Radio – WLMG – 101.9 FM St . Joh n 57 # Go wes t on La . 44 (Rive r Eas t Bato n Roug e Paris h 18 Eas t St . Joh n Hig h Schoo l C4 Pleasur e Tak e La . 312 7 North , the n Central Lafourche High School Boa t Launc h Parkin g Lo t at Radio – 1370-AM (St. Charles) Road) . Ben d go sout h on La . 20 . Highwa y 1, Mathews , La . Pleasur e Ben d 19 Reserv e Christia n Schoo l — Go to the reception center for your section of the OR Riversid e Academ y Hig h Schoo l St . Joh n Lafourch e Paris h 20 Go wes t on La . 64 3 (Plea - map. (See chart below map.) This chart and the St . Peter s Parochia l Schoo l 21 sur e Ben d loca lroad) , th en radio or TV will tell you where to go. 22 School Board Offices (Hwy 44) go sout h on La . 20 . — Drive safely. Traffic will be heavy. Deputies along 23 Ol d Reserv e Rosenwal d Schoo l Sit e your route will help with the traffic. Rive r Parishe sTechnical College 24 D1 Taf t Tak e La . 18 Sout h (Rive r Alario Center 58 Intersectio n of LA 314 2 an d LA 18 25 Leo n Godchau x Jr. Hig h Schoo l Road) . 2000 Segnette Blvd. (Rive r Road) . What if you have no car? 26 St . Joh n Chil d Developmen t Cent er Westwego, La. St . Charle s — Ride with one of your neighbors if you can. 27 Garyvill e Elementar y Schoo l Sit e Jefferson Parish — Go to one of the pickup points listed on the map if 28 Radi o Statio n WCK W Parkin g Lo t D2 Hahnvill e Tak e La . 18 Sout h (Rive r Alario Center 59 Rive r Par k Apartment s 29 Ol d IG A Foo d Stor e Site Road) . 2000 Segnette Blvd. Parkin g Lo t you have no ride. You can get a ride there. (fo r person s wes t of LA 54 ) St . Charle s Westwego, La. 60 Hahnvill e Elementar y Schoo l Sit e 61 G. W. Carve r Early Learning Center Jefferson Parish How can you get more information to plan ahead 62 Eua l J.Landr y Alternative Center B1 No populatio n in thi s Sectio n for a possible emergency? — Read the booklet called Safety Infromation. You Lulin g 63 Lulin g Elementar y Schoo l St . Charle s D3 If yo u liv e in Luling , tak e Alario Center can get a copy from one of these offices. Boutt e La . 18 Sout h (Rive r Road) . 2000 Segnette Blvd. 64 Firs t Pentecosta l Churc h • St. Charles Parish Department of Emergency St . Charle s Mimos a Par k OR Westwego, La. 65 Boutt e Learnin g Cente r Preparedness, Parish Courthouse, 15045 River Go sout h on La . 52 to Jefferson Parish 66 Churc h of Christ ; Barto n Ave. , Road (Highway 18), Hahnville, La. Phone Number B2 Norc o Tak e U.S . 61 South . Pontchartrain Center 30 Norc o Elementar y Schoo l U.S . 90 East . Lon e Sta r (985) 783-5050. If yo u liv e in Boutt e or 67 Mimos a Par k Elementar y Schoo l • St. John the Baptist Parish Emergency Ne w Sarp y OR 4545 Williams Blvd. 31 Sacre d Hear t School St . Charle s Mimos a Park , tak e U.S . 90 68 Lakewoo d Elementar y Schoo l Preparedness, Emergency Operations Center, Goo d Hop e Go eas t on La . 48 (Rive r Kenner, La. 32 Norc o Adul t Learnin g Cente r Road) . East . 69 A. A. Song y Kindergarte n 1801 West Airline Highway, LaPlace, La. Phone Jefferson Parish 33 Goo d Hop e Schoo l Sit e Number (985) 652-2222. Paradi s Tak e U.S . 90 West . Central Lafourche High School 70 Hahnvill e Hig h Schoo l 34 St . Charle s Courhous e Anne x D4 — Call or write one of the offices if you have any OR Highwa y 1, Mathews , La . 71 R. J. Via lElementar y Schoo l questions about the booklet. St . Charle s Go sout h on La . 63 1 Lafourch e Paris h 72 J. B. Marti n Middl e Schoo l 04/09