PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION
PROMPT NOTIFICATION SIREN SYSTEM TEST REPORT October 1, 1983
8412060338 841204 PDR ADOCK 05000528 F PDR hTThCHHENT H SUMMARY APS conducted a full scale test of the PVNGS Prompt Notification Siren System on September 10, 1983. The Siren System, comprised of thirty-seven sirens, was activated from the Maricopa County Department of Civil Defense and Emergency Services at 11:30 AM. Civil Air Patrol Cadets, provided through the Arizona Division of Emergency Services, participated as evaluators/ observers. The results showed that the siren system met or exceeded all applicable federal standards. Thirty-six of the thirty-seven sirens (97%) activated and operated as designed. One siren did not activate due to a minor problem which has been corrected.
I. Introduction A. Purpose The first full scale functional test of the PVNGS Prompt Notification System was conducted on September 10, 1983. The objective of the test was to demonstrate that all sirens can be activated from the Maricopa County Depart- ment of Civil Defense and Emergency Services, and all sirens and component parts operate properly. B. System Description The thirty-seven sirens installed within the 10-mile EPZ by APS were manufactured by Federal Signal Corporation (FSC). The alert system designed consists of thirty-four electro-mechanical FSC Thunderbolt models and three electronic FSC Siratone models. Both the Thunderbolt and Siratone models are rotating sirens and produce a single tone. The electro-mechanical sirens utilize a single phase power supply, while the electronic siren model uses a solar powered battery unit for its power source. Sound level measurements were performed prior to the test by Acoustic Technology Incorporated test engineers and are included in APS'ield testing of the Siren Prompt Notification System for PVNGS, dated August 1983. The Report was forwarded to FEMA, Region IX, on September 30, 1983 for 'review and comment.
II. Pre-Test Preparation
A ~ Checkout of Equipment Prior to the September 10th test, a growl test was performed on each individual siren. To ensure that each siren could receive a signal, a silent test was conducted from the designated activation control panel. Personnel Training On August 30, 1983, APS conducted a training class for state and county personnel having the responsibility for activating the sirens. Participatns in the training session included representatives from the Maricopa County Department of Civil Defense and Emergency Services, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and the Department of Public Safety. C. Public Information The residents in the PVNGS 10-mile EPZ were notified, by written correspondence, of the date and approximate time that the sirens would be activated. In addition, APS solici- ted public participation by requesting each resident to fillout and enclosed, self- addressed questionnaire. Survey results are provided on Attachment ~1. APS informed local media of the siren test date and approximate time. A complete list of media distribution is provided on Attachment h'2.
III. Procedures E; Results
A. Staffing E; Communications The Civil Air Patrol Cadets assembled at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Visitors'enter, where they were briefed on the purpose of the Palo Verde Siren Prompt Notification System and siren test evaluation forms, and then divided into teams. Palo Verde emergency response planning personnel were assigned as group leaders. Group leaders were responsible for . field communications, transporting evaluat»s to and from designated siren pole locations> collecting siren data sheets completed by the observers (sample data sheet, Attachment N3),
and returning them the PVNGS to Visitors'enter for tabulation. A central control station was established, adjacent to the PVNGS Visitors'enter, to synchronize field team deployment with the MCDCDE;ES siren activation point. Communications between the activation point and the field was accomplished using the AHRA REAT communications net. Two maintenance crews were strategically placed in the field to respond to any sirens which malfunctioned during the test. The siren system was activated at approximately ll:30 AM. B. Observer Results l. Activation Point MCDCDKES successfully activated the sirens from the County EOC. Control Panel Inter- rogation Readout is provided on Attachment Il4. 2. Siren Activation Each of the thirty-seven sirens were catagorized into one of three areas, Normal Operations, Failure to Activate and Partial Failure.
SUMMARY
Normal 0 erations Failure to Activate Partial Failure
36 (970 1 (less than 3%) C. Corrective Actions The one siren which failed to operate properly during the test has been repaired. The problem was due to a circuit breaker which failed to reset when switched from manual to remote acti- vation. A completed PENA, Region IX, Siren Testing Log is provided on Attachment h'5.
ATTACHMENT gl
RESIDENT QUESTIONNAIRE SURVEY RESULTS
Number of residents within the 10-mile EPZ: Approximately 1000. Number of respondents: 202 (20%). Respondents located indoors: 162 (80%) Respondents alerted by siren: 113 (56%) Respondents located outdoors and not alerted by siren: ATTACHh1ENT A'2
MEDIA DISTRIBUTION LIST Arizona Business Gazette KASA Radio Arizona Farmer-Ranchman KDJQ Radio Arizona Legislative Review KDKB Radio Arizona Re ublic KFLR Radio Buckeye Valley News KHEP Radio El Sol (s anish s eakin newspaper) KJJJ Radio Glendale Star KKLT Radio h1ar ~vale Star KLFF Radio Mesa Tribune Kh1CR Radio New Times Weekly Kh1EO Radio Peoria Times KhtLE Radio Phoenix Business Journal Kh1ZK Radio Phoenix Gazette KNIX Radio Scottsdale Daily Pro ress KOOL Radio Sun City Citizen KOPA Radio Sun Cit News Sun KOY Radio (spanish speaking) Tem e Dail News KPHX Radio 1Uestsider KQYT Radio KRDS Radio KAET Television KSTM Radio KNVX Television - KTAR Radio KPAZ Television KUKQ Radio KPHO Television KUPD Radio KPNX Television KVVA Radio (spanish speaking) KTSP Television KXAh1 Radio KTVK Television KXEG Radio KYVW Television KZZP Radio Arizona Chamber of Commerce Associated Press Wire Service United Press International Wire Service
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PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STAT N
Siren T,.st Report Form
Name (Please Print) Address
Home Phone
Siren Number (Use siren number on pole)
When you reach your siren location, walk over to the siren pole and find the number. This should be the same as your siren number listed above. For the test you should stand where you have a good view of the siren and about 1 block away (200-300 ft.). Wait for the siren test to begin and complete the questionnaire. After the test, return the evaluation sheet to your group leader. (Check one) Siren Time of Day Time of Day Wavering Steady Test 8 Siren Started Siren Sto ed Tone ~one
(This test will last 3-5 minutes) Did the siren operate continuously throughout the test? ~es no Did the horn rotate? ~es no Did ths siren fei1 to turn off? ~es no A siren should start up gradually to full tone and coast down at the end of the test. Was there anything unusual about this siren's operation?
Yes No
Comments:
Observer Signature Date
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Pape 1 FEHA REGION IX SIREN TESTING, MAINTENANCE, AND OUTAGE LOG STATION NAME OF NUCLEAR POWER PLANT: PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING October 1983 ARIZONA DATE LOG SUBHITTED TO FEHA: I, LOCATION: APPROXIHATELY 50 MILES WEST OF PHOENIX,
IHFORHATION SIREN hVHBERS TESTING HAIHTENANCE OUTAGE GENERAL Date/Time FE.«!A Date/Time Not Ified? R«marks Address (Intrac) Location Type Dace/Tine Test Preventive Date/Time Type Corrective Date/Tine Number Number of of Satisfactory/ Maintenance Siren of Action Siren Siren Yes/Xo Test Test Unsatisfactor Performed Halfunction Malfunction Taken Lo ed Out Lo Rcd In Date/Tine Cnn- 091083 010 23 plete Satisfactory cvcle ll:28 AH Com- 091083 25 Satisfactory 200 plete 11:28 AH c cle Com- 091083 220 22 plete Satisfactory Cvcle ll:28 AM Com- 091083 230 17 plete Satisfactory ll:28 AH C cle Con- 091083 240 18 plete Satisfactory ll:28 AN C cle Com- 091083 36 Satisfactory 260 plete 11:28 AM C cle Com- 091083 300 35 plete Satisfactory ll:28 AH C cle Com- plete 091083 Satisfactory 310 11:28 AM C cle Com- 091083 33 plete Satisfactoiy 330 ll:28 AH C cle Com- 091083 400 27 plete Satisfactory . 11:28 AM C cle Com- 401 091083 29 plete Satisfactory ll:28 AM C cle
100183 ban FEHA REGION IX SIREN TESTING; KLINTENANCE, AND OUTAGE LOG PaRe 2 NUCLEAR POWER PLANT: PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION NAHE OF Occober 1, 1983 LOCATION: APPROXIMATELY 50 HILES WEST OF PHOENIX'RIZONA DATE LOG SUBHITTED TO FEHA:
SIREN NUMBERS TESTING MAINTENANCE OUTAGE GFNERAL INFOR.'!ATION Dace Time FEHA Address (Intrae) Location Type Date/Time Test Preventive Dace/Time Type Corrective Date/Time Dare/Time Nocificd? Rerarks Number Number of of Satisfactory/ Haintenance Siren of Action Siren Siren Yes/No Test Test Unsatisfactor Performed Malfunction Malfunction Taken Lo ed Out Lo» ed In Date/Tine Con- 091083 402 31 'iete Satisfactory 11:28 AM C I Com- 091083 410 24 plete Satisfactory 11:28 AM Con- brea Circuit New cir- 091083 ircuit 411 26 plete Unsatisfactory 091083 er failed t breaker re 091083 091083 cuir. break- 11:28 AM er relay Com- mill be in- 091083 412 28 plete Satisfactory stalled as ll:28 AM preventive Com- aintenanc 091083 420 19 plete Satisfactory ll:28 AH Con- 091083 421 20 plete Satisfactory 11:28 AM Com- 091083 430 21 plete Satisfactory 11:28 AH Com- 091083 431 37 plete Satisfactory 11:28 AM Com- 091083 440 16 plete Satisfactory ll:28 AH Con- 091083 441 plete Satisfactory 11:28 AM Com- 091083 442 1 piete Satisfactory C cle 11'.28 AH A SIREN hUHBERS TESTING HAINTENANCE OUTAGE GENERAL INFORMATION Date Tine FE.'IA Dace/Tine Notified? Address (Intrac) Location Type Date/Tine Test Preventive Date/Time TyPe Corrective Date/Tine Number Number of of Satisfactory/ Maintenance Siren of Action Siren Siren Yes/No TcSt Test Unsatisfactor Performed Halfunction Malfunction Taken Lo ed Out LOR ed In Dace/Tire om 091083 450 15 piete Satisfactory 11:28 AM om 091083 Satisfactory 451 10 piete 11:28 AM om 091083 Satisfactory 452 piete ll:28 AM om- 091083 453 lete Satisfactory vcle ll:28 AM om 091083 454 lete Satisfactory cle ll:28 AM om 091083 455 lete Satisfactory cle 11:28 AM om- 091083 460 lete Satisfactory cle 11:28 AM om 091083 461 lete Satisfactory 11:28 AM C cle Com- 091083 462 plete Satisfactory 11:28 AM C cle Com- 091083 470 plete Satisfactory ll:28 AM C cle Com- 091083 471 13 plete. Satisfactory Cycle ll:28 AH n, . i'.unr.:. t i > FFm RkXIION IX SIREN FESTING, MAINTENANCE. AND OUTAGE I.OG I'at;e 4 NAME OF NUCLEAR POWER PLAIIT! PALO VERDE NUCLFAR GEtll RATING STATION SUBMITTED TO FFMA: October 1, 1983 LOCATION: APPROXIMATELY 50 klILI:.S WEST OF Pit/)ENIX, ARIXONA DATE I.OG 5 IREtt tiltMBEKS TESTItlG HAINTEtlANCE OUTAGE GENERAL INFORIIATION Dace Tine FEMA Address (Incrae) Location Type Dace/Tine Test Preventive Date/Tine 'ype Corrective Date/Tine Date/Tine Not IfIed? Nurber Nunber of of Satisfactory/ Maintenance Siren of Action Siren Siren Yes/No Test Test Unsatisfactor Pcrforned Hali'unction Malfunction Taken Lo ed Out Logrcd In Dace/Tin Con- 091083 12 Satisfactory 472 plete 11:28 AH Cycle on 091083 14 piete Satisfactory 500 11:28 AH Cycle on 091083 32 piete Satisfactory 540 ll:28 AH Cycle on 091083 30 piete Satisfactory 570 ll:28 AH Cycle Ari'rr)tl:> I'iilili<'cli'ic'c (.'<)t)l)):tl))' 1 f ~ ala hat ~ I 'I~'l «((k I'gh Sif'A u'flu August 24, 1983 Dear Resident: A siren warning system, which will sound should an emergency occur at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, has been installed in the ten-mile area around the plant. The Federal Emergency Management Agency requires that the siren system be tested each year. We will give the Palo Verde system two tests in September. The first test will take place during the afternoon of ~Thursda, Se tember 1, .1983. The .second test will be held on ~Saturda, Se tember 10, 1983. Every person should be able to hear at least one siren, re- gardless of their location in the ten-mile area. However, the only way for us to be sure that you can hear the sirens is for you to let us know. Enclosed is a postage-paid response card for your use on 1. After'he tes't, please check the appropriate'eptember boxes on the card and mail it to us. We will notify you again before the second test is held on September 10. That letter will also contain a'esponse card. We need your help in these tests. We want to be certain that we are able to warn you should the need arise. Sending in h 'g d One more thing. The sirens are set to operate for three min- utes, lf a siren near you continues for longer than that, please call 932-3230 so that the siren's controls can be cor- rected. You can also call this number if you have any questions about the tests. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, Joseph R. Bynum Enclosure Manager of Nuclear Operations PVNGS-JRB-L83-1233 Canady (w/o enclosures) Clapp (w/o enclosures) Demlong (w/o enclosures) P. Klu(,e (w/o enclosures) J. Lodge (w/o enclosures)V M Menton (w/o enclosures) D. Yows (w/enclosures) M Zimmerman (w/o enclosures) October 21, 1983 R, Colson, ADES (w/enclosures Mr. Tom Brinton, RAC Chairman C. Funk, ADES (w/o enclosures Federal Emergency Management Agency C. Tedford, ARRA (w/enclosure Region IX, Building 105 J. Lutton, ARRA (w/o enclosur Presidio of San Francisco R. Bluhm, MCDCD&ES (w/enclosu. San Francisco, California 94129 G. Romas, MCDCD&ES (w/o enclo J. Hill, MCSO (w/enclosures) Dear Mr. Brinton: D. Gverton, MCSO (w/o encl.osu Enclosed is the PVNGS Prompt Notification Siren Test Report and the APS Ambient Sound Level Study. The Siren Test Report includes all pertinent data, as requested by Terry Knight, pertaining to the first full scale test of the PVNGS Prompt Notification Siren System conducted on September 10, 1983. In addition to the siren network covering the PVNGS 10-mile EPZ, APS, in cooperation with Maricopa County Department of Civil Defense and Emergency Services, will install tone alert- ing devices in the two schools located in the vacinity of PVNGS. This system should be completed by January 1) 1984. The Ambient Noise Level Study was performed by APS on August 30, 1983. This Study is intended to augment the ambient measurements recorded by ATI engi- neers contained in the report entitled Field Testing of the Siren Prompt Notification System for PVNGS, dated August 30, 1983. If you are in need of any additional information, please do not hesitate to call me at (602) 932-5300, Extension 6180. Sin rely,, l R6bert l)d Page Manager Emergency Planning bam Enclosures copies: Ed Lewis (w/enclosures) Joe Bynum (w/o enclosures) Harry Bieling (w/ nclosures) Terry Knight, FEMA (w/o enclosures) Ken Nauman, FEMA (w/enclosures) Letter I: EpCM-3-25