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          NRC Library  Document Collections  NUREG-Series Publications  Publications Prepared by NRC ContractorsAssessment of Emergency Response Planning and Implementation for Large Scale Evacuations (NUREG/CR-6981)

On this page: Publication Information AbstractDownload complete document NUREG/CR-6981 (PDF - 9.31 MB)Publication Information **Manuscript Completed:**August 20008**Date Published:**October 2008 **Prepared by:** J.A. Jones, F. Walton, and J.D. Smith B. Wolshon, Associate Professor Sandia National Laboratories Albuquerque, NM 87175 Operated by Sandia Corporation for the U.S. Department of Energy Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA 70803 P. Milligan, NRC Technical Lead D. Johnson, NRC Project Manager **Prepared for:** Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 NRC Job Code R3118 Availability Notice Abstract Evacuation is a key protective action element in the emergency preparedness plans for nuclear power plants (NPPs). Following the devastating hurricane season of 2005, the nation recognized the need to review emergency response planning. The NRC has sponsored this study to assess Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma, as well as other large scale evacuations from which lessons learned may further enhance the emergency preparedness program for radiological emergencies at NPPs. Evacuations related to these incidents have brought to light issues that have not been previously encountered during large scale evacuations. The knowledge gained from studying 11 large scale evacuations is used to determine if the emergency planning activities were effective in managing the response effort. The 11 incidents covered wide geographical areas and affected 14 NPP Emergency Planning Zones (EPZs). None of the evacuations were related to the NPPs. Discussions with emergency response personnel confirmed that response to many of these incidents benefitted from the use of some of the emergency planning elements developed for the EPZs. Research of evacuations such as these provides an opportunity to understand contributing factors that support the effectiveness of emergency response activities. A key finding of this study is that emergency planning for NPPs has substantially anticipated and addressed the issues identified in the large scale evacuations researched. Insights and lessons learned are identified, and suggestions are provided for possible enhancements to the NRC and FEMA emergency preparedness program. **Paperwork Reduction Act Statement** The information collections contained in this NUREG are covered by the requirements of 10 CFR Part 50, which were approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), approval number 3150-0011. **Public Protection Notification** The NRC may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a request for information or an information collection requirement unless the requesting document displays a currently valid OMB control number. 
      
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