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Kevin Kraus Associate Radiological Health Specialist NYSDOH - BERP

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

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Kevin Kraus Associate Radiological Health Specialist NYSDOH - BERP

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  1. James A. FitzPatrick NPP Ingestion Pathway Exercise May 10-11 and June 21-23, 2011and LHD Radiological Plan Template Kevin Kraus Associate Radiological Health Specialist NYSDOH - BERP

  2. FEMA Evaluated Exercises: Plume Phase every 2 years Ingestion Pathway every 6 years (every 18 years per site) GINNA INDIAN POINT NINE MILE POINT JAMES A. FITZPATRICK

  3. PLUME PHASE Plume Emergency Planning Zone = 10 MILES AROUND PLANT

  4. Release Hazards Iodines I-131 inhaled or ingested accumulate in thyroid Noble Gases Argon, Krypton, Xenon external exposure only don’t deposit on the ground Particulates Cesium-137 & 134, Ruthenium-103 & 106 unlikely unless severe accident: external as well as inhalation and ingestion hazard

  5. Plume 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)

  6. INGESTION PATHWAY PHASE Ingestion Pathway Zone (IPZ) = 50 MILES AROUND PLANT

  7. Counties in the 50 mile Nine Mile Site Ingestion Pathway Zone (IPZ) • Oswego • Jefferson • Lewis • Oneida • Madison • Onondaga • Cayuga • Seneca • Ontario • Wayne

  8. Ingestion Phase Protective 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

  9. 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 3 DAYPROCESS INGESTION PATHWAY EXERCISE

  10. COOPERATIVE PROCESS FEDERALLEVEL Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Nuclear Regulatory Commission

  11. STATE LEVEL NYS Department of Health SOEM LOCAL LEVEL COUNTY HEALTH AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. ROLE OF LEAD AGENCY 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

  15. FIELD TEAM MEMBERS NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets NYS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WADSWORTH CENTER

  16. Milk Water Vegetation Soil

  17. 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

  18. RAP TEAMS Radiological Assistance Program Department of Energy • 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 Located at Brookhaven National Laboratory

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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)

  22. Questions?

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