kevin kraus associate radiological health specialist nysdoh - berp
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James A. FitzPatrick NPP Ingestion Pathway Exercise May 10-11 and June 21-23 , 2011 and LHD Radiological Plan Template. Kevin Kraus Associate Radiological Health Specialist NYSDOH - BERP. FEMA Evaluated Exercises: Plume Phase every 2 years Ingestion Pathway every 6 years - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
James A. FitzPatrick NPPJames A. FitzPatrick NPP Ingestion Pathway Exercise Ingestion Pathway Exercise
May 10-11 May 10-11 and and June 21-23June 21-23, 2011, 2011and LHD Radiological Plan Templateand LHD Radiological Plan Template
Kevin Kraus
Associate Radiological Health Specialist
NYSDOH - BERP
GINNAGINNA
INDIAN POINTINDIAN POINTNINE MILE POINT NINE MILE POINT
JAMES A. FITZPATRICKJAMES A. FITZPATRICK
FEMA Evaluated Exercises:FEMA Evaluated Exercises:Plume Phase every 2 yearsPlume Phase every 2 years
Ingestion Pathway every 6 years Ingestion Pathway every 6 years (every 18 years per site)(every 18 years per site)
PLUME PHASEPLUME PHASE
Plume Emergency Planning Zone =
10 MILES AROUND PLANT
Release Hazards
Noble GasesArgon, Krypton, Xenon
external exposure only
don’t deposit on the ground
ParticulatesCesium-137 & 134,
Ruthenium-103 & 106unlikely unless severe accident:
external as well as inhalation and ingestion hazard
IodinesI-131
inhaled or ingestedaccumulate in thyroid
Plume Phase Protective ActionsPlume Phase Protective Actions
Protective Action Guides (PAGs)
- the projected dose to members of public
which warrants taking protective measures
• Shelter in Place
• Evacuation
• Thyroid Blocking Agent (KI)
INGESTION INGESTION PATHWAY PHASEPATHWAY PHASE
Ingestion Pathway Zone (IPZ) =
50 MILES AROUND PLANT
Counties in the 50 mile Nine Mile Site Ingestion Pathway Zone (IPZ)
• Oswego
• Jefferson
• Lewis
• Oneida
• Madison
• Onondaga
• Cayuga
• Seneca
• Ontario
• Wayne
Ingestion Phase Ingestion Phase Protective ActionsProtective Actions
• Food / Water Interdiction: Prevention of contaminated food stuffs/milk entering food chain.
• Relocation: The removal or continued exclusion of people from contaminated areas (restricted zone) to avoid chronic radiation exposure.
• Re-entry: Temporary entry into a restricted zone under controlled conditions.
• Return: The reoccupation of areas cleared for unrestricted residence or use.
based on field data, lab results, gamma fly-over data
3 DAY3 DAY PROCESSPROCESS
Day 1 Plume Phase
Day 2 Ingestion Pathway Phase :
Field Team Deployment
Day 3 Ingestion Pathway Phase :
Relocation, Re-Entry and Recovery Decision Making & Implementation
INGESTION PATHWAY EXERCISEINGESTION PATHWAY EXERCISE
COOPERATIVE PROCESS
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
FEDERAL LEVEL
Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA)
STATE LEVEL
NYS Department of Health
LOCAL LEVELCOUNTY HEALTH AND COUNTY HEALTH AND
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTEMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
SOEM
Local Agency Roles
• Local Health Departments: Coordinate with County OEM to implement protective actions.
• County Emergency Management: Dose Assessment at County EOC; Field team deployment and coordination; Protective Action Decisions in consultation with the state.
• Local Agriculture Agency: Coordinate food interdiction and other protective actions.
State Agency Roles
• SOEM: Overall coordination of state agencies. Liaisons to County Emergency Management and elected officials.
• Agriculture & Markets: Assist state field teams with collection of samples.
• Environmental Conservation: Assist state field teams with collection of samples; has a major role in recovery operations.
• NYSDOH: Lead Agency for response.
Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection
Dose Assessment during Plume and Ingestion
Pathway Phases Protective Action Recommendations / Decisions Deploy State Field Teams Request Federal Assistance Point of Contact for Federal Agencies Provide information to Public Information
Office for risk communication messages
ROLE OF LEAD AGENCY
FIELD TEAM MEMBERS
NYS DEPARTMENT NYS DEPARTMENT OF OF
TRANSPORTATIONTRANSPORTATION
NYS NYS Department of Department of Agriculture and Agriculture and MarketsMarkets
WADSWORTH WADSWORTH CENTERCENTER
VegetatioVegetationn
WateWaterr
MilkMilk
SoilSoil
Federal Radiological Monitoring and Assessment Center
(FRMAC)
When a major radiological
emergency is anticipated, suspected,
or has occurred, a Lead Federal or State Agency can request
activation of a FRMAC team
RAP TEAMS
• Provides resources to evaluate, assess, advise, and assist in the mitigation of radiation hazards and risks to workers, the public, and the environment
• Requests for assistance can come from federal, state, tribal, and local governments or from any private organization/individual
Radiological Assistance ProgramDepartment of Energy
Located at Brookhaven National Laboratory
Grant Deliverables for J.A.F Ingestion Pathway Counties
• Participate in April 5, 2011 Federal Outreach Presentations at NYS Fairgrounds
• Participate in May 10, 3 pm Conference Call and May 11, 11 am & 3 pm Conference Call
• Participate in June 21, 3 pm Conference Call and June 22 & 23, 11 am & 3 pm Conference Call
• Host a FEMA Observer on June 22
Local Radiological Response Template
• This year LHDs were provided “Empire County” (All-Hazards) Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (PHEPR) Plan
– Radiological Response WAS NOT included in this plan
Local Radiological Response Template
• August 2011 - DOH is planning to deliver:-New Guidance & Template for RAD Response Plan/Procedure/Annex to the LHD PHEPR Plan
• Guidance for Implementation
• Review Tool for the locally developed plan
• Questions on the Plan/Procedure to Tony DeAngelo at 518-402-7557 (M, W, F)
Questions?Questions?