scholarly journals Atmospheric release advisory capability pilot project at two nuclear power plants and associated state offices of emergency preparedness. Final report

1983 ◽  
Author(s):  
L.C. Rosen
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Nuclear Power Plants ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Final Report ◽  
Atmospheric Release

A Literature Review: Smart Grids Impacts on Nuclear Power Plants Task 4: Project Final Report

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Villaran ◽  
◽  
Meng Yue ◽  
Robert Lofaro ◽  
Athi Varuttamaseni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Nuclear Power Plants ◽  
Final Report

scholarly journals Post licensing case study of community effects at two operating nuclear power plants. Final report, March 1975--March 1976

1976 ◽  
Author(s):  
B.J. Purdy ◽  
E. Peelle ◽  
D.J. Bjornstad ◽  
T.J. Jr. Mattingly ◽  
J. Soderstrom ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Nuclear Power Plants ◽  
Final Report ◽  
Community Effects

scholarly journals Aging management guideline for commercial nuclear power plants-stationary batteries. Final report

1994 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Berg ◽  
J Shao ◽  
G Krencicki ◽  
R Giachetti
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Nuclear Power Plants ◽  
Final Report ◽  
Management Guideline

scholarly journals State-Level Emergency Preparedness and Response Capabilities

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (S1) ◽  
pp. S134-S142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon M. Watkins ◽  
Dennis M. Perrotta ◽  
Martha Stanbury ◽  
Michael Heumann ◽  
Henry Anderson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Nuclear Power Plants ◽  
Public Health Surveillance ◽  
State Level ◽  
Health Departments ◽  
State Health ◽  
Radiation Emergency

ABSTRACTBackground: Prior assessments of public health readiness had identified gaps in radiation preparedness. In recent years, preparedness planning has involved an “all-hazards” approach. Current assessment of the national status related to radiation public health emergency preparedness capabilities at the state and local health department levels was needed.Methods: A survey of state health departments related to radiation readiness was undertaken in 2010 by the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE). States with nuclear power plants were instructed to consider their responses exclusive of capabilities and resources related to the plants given that the emergency response plans for nuclear power plants are specific and unique.Results: Thirty-eight (76%) state health departments responded to the survey, including 26 of the 31 states with nuclear power plants. Specific strengths noted at the state level included that the majority of states had a written radiation response plan and most plans include a detailed section for communications issues during a radiation emergency. In addition, more than half of the states indicated that their relationship with federal partners is sufficient to provide resources for radiation emergencies, indicating the importance states placed on federal resources and expertise. Specific weaknesses are discussed and include that most states had completed little to no planning for public health surveillance to assess potential human health impacts of a radiation event; less than half had written plans to address exposure assessment, environmental sampling, human specimen collection and analysis, and human health assessment. Few reported having sufficient resources to do public health surveillance, radiation exposure assessment, laboratory functions and other capabilities.Discussion: Levels of planning, resources and partnerships varied among states, those with nuclear power plants were better prepared. Gaps were evident in all states; however and additional training and resources are needed to ensure adequate levels of preparedness.Conclusion: Overall results of this assessment indicate that in most measures of public health capacity and capability, states are poorly prepared to adequately respond to a major radiation emergency event. Specific recommendations are noted in the discussion.(Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2011;5:S134-S142)

scholarly journals Emergency Preparedness in the 10-Mile Emergency Planning Zone Surrounding Nuclear Power Plants

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amesh A. Adalja ◽  
Tara Kirk Sell ◽  
Sanjana J. Ravi ◽  
Katie Minton ◽  
Ryan Morhard
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Nuclear Power Plants ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Emergency Planning ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Emergency Managers ◽  
State Radiation

AbstractEach of the nuclear power plants in the US is encircled by an Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ). Within each EPZ, government officials, utility professionals, emergency managers, and public health practitioners collectively conduct extensive planning, exercises, and outreach to better protect their communities in the event of a nuclear accident. Our objective was to conduct a cross-sectional study of off-site public health preparedness within EPZs to better understand the dynamics of nuclear preparedness and uncover lessons for all-hazards preparedness.Using a qualitative, interview-based method, we consulted 120 county emergency managers, state health preparedness officers, state radiation health officials, and industry officials from 17 EPZs in ten different states.Interviewees reflected that EPZ emergency preparedness is generally robust, results from strong public-private partnership between nuclear plants and emergency management agencies, and enhances all-hazard preparedness. However, there exist a few areas which merit further study and improvement. These areas include cross-state coordination, digital public communication, and optimizing the level of public education within EPZs.This first-of-its-kind study provides a cross-sectional snapshot of emergency preparedness in the 10-mile EPZ surrounding nuclear power plants.

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