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BEING A BY -LAW TO AMEND BY -LAW NO. 2006 -009; BEING A BY -LAW TO
PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF
KINCARDINE
WHEREAS Section 2.1(1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act
• R.S.O. 1990, Chapter E.9 as amended, requires every municipality to develop and
implement an emergency management program;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to the said Act, Section 3 (1) requires every municipality to
formulate an emergency plan governing the provision of necessary services during an
emergency and the procedures under and the manner in which employees of the
municipality and other persons will respond to the emergency and the Council of the
municipality shall by by -law adopt the emergency plan;
AND WHEREAS the said Act makes provisions for the municipality and council to
develop and implement an emergency management program for the protection of public
health and safety, the environment, critical infrastructure and to promote economic
stability and a disaster - resilient community;
AND WHEREAS By -law No. 2006 - 009 established an emergency management
program and emergency response plan for the Municipality of Kincardine and Council
deems it necessary to amend said by -law;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine
ENACTS as follows:
• 1. That By -law No. 2006 — 009 be amended as follows:
a. Delete the references to the "Community Emergency Management
Coordinating Committee for the Municipality of Kincardine" and replace
with "Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Management Program
Committee ";
b. Delete Appendix "B ", the Nuclear Plan, and replace with the attached
Appendix "B "; the Nuclear Plan.
2. That Appendix "B" attached hereto forms a part of the By -law.
3. This by law shall come into full force and effect upon its final passage.
4. This by -law may be cited as the "2006 Emergency Plan Amendment (2016) By-
law".
READ a FIRST and SECOND TIME this 27th day of January, 2016.
• READ a THIRD TIME and FINALLY PASSED this 27th day of January, 2016.
Mayor Clerk
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TABLE OF CONTENTS —
NUCLEAR EMERGENCY
PAGE
Chapter - General .............................................................. ............................... 61
1 .0 Introduction ............................................................. ............................... 61
1.1 Definition of " Municipality" .................................... ............................... 61
1.2 Scope ....................................................................... ............................... 62
1.3 Host Municipality ......................................... .............................62
Chapter 2 - Planning Basis ................................................ ............................... 63
2.0 Introduction ............................................................. ............................... 63
2.1 Emergency Notification Categories ...................... ............................... 63
2.1.1 Notification Categories
2.1.2 Liquid Emission
2.2 Emergency Planning Zone ..................................... ............................... 64
2.2.1 Contiguous Zone .......................................... ............................... 65
2.2.2 Primary Zone ................................................ ............................... 65
2.2.3 Secondary Zone
Figure 2.1 Primary Zone and Response Sectors ..................... 65
Figure 2.2 Response Sector Boundaries ... ............................... 65
Figure 2.3 Secondary Zone Sectors ... ............................... 68
Chapter 3 - Concept of Operation ..................................... .............................69
3.1 Overview .................................................................. ............................... 69
3.2 Initial Response ...................................................... ............................... 70
3.2.1 Routine Monitoring ...................................... ............................... 70
3.2.2 Enhanced Monitoring .................................. ............................... 71
3.2.3 Partial Activation .......................................... ............................... 72
3.2.4 Full Activation .............................................. ............................... 72
Chapter 4 - Provincial and Municipal Emergency Organization.......... 73
4.1 Introduction .............................................................. .............................73
4.2 Provincial Emergency Operations Centre ............ ...............................
73
4.3 Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) ................... ...............................
74
Figure 4.1 Emergency Response Organization Layout ......................
76
4.4 Emergency Control Group - Specific Responsibilities .......................
75
4.4.1 Head Emergency Control Group ................. ...............................
77
4.4.2 Chief Administrative Officer ........................ ...............................
77
4.4.3 Community Emergency Management Coordinator ..................
78
4.4.4 Administrative Manager .............................. ...............................
78
4.4.5 Medical Officer of Health ............................. ...............................
79
4.4.6 Ontario Provincial Police Representative .. ...............................
80
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4.4.7 Bruce County Ontario Works Representative ........................ 80
4.4.8 Bruce Power Liaison Officer ....................... ............................... 80
4.4.9 Office of the Fire Marshal & Emergency Management Officer 81
4.4.10 Manager Public Works ................................ ............................... 82
4.4.11 Administrative Fire Chief ............................. ............................... 82
4.4.12 Emergency Information Officer ................... ............................... 82
4.5 Municipal Emergency Organization - Support Functions .................. 83
Chapter 5 - Municipal Emergency Centres .................. ............................... 83
5.1 Introduction ............................................................. ............................... 83
5.2
Emergency Operations Centre ............................ ...............................
83
5.3
Emergency Information Centre ........................... ...............................
84
5.4
Reception /Evacuee Centre ................................... ...............................
84
5.5
Emergency Worker Centre ................................... ...............................
85
5.6
Traffic Control Centre ........................................... ...............................
85
5 .7
Host Municipality .................................................. ...............................
86
Chapter 6 - Emergency Communications .................... ............................... 86
6.1 Landline Telephones .............................................. ............................... 86
6.2 Additional Phones and Pagers .............................. ............................... 86
6.3 Agency Radios ........................................................ ............................... 87
6.4 Amateur Radio Emergency Services .................... ............................... 87
6.5 Others ...................................................................... ............................... 87
Chapter 7 - Emergency Notification & Information ... ............................... 88
7.1
Introduction ............................................................. ...............................
88
7.2
Municipal Emergency Response Organization .... ...............................
88
7.3
Emergency Notification Back -Up Plan .................. ...............................
89
Figure 7.1 Municipal Primary Notification Plan .... ...............................
90
Figure 7.2 Municipal Notification List ................... ...............................
91
7.4
Public Alerting System ........................................... ...............................
92
7.4.1 General ............................................................ .............................92
7.4.2 Requirement ................................................... .............................92
7.4.3 System Description ........................................ .............................92
7.4.4 Criteria for Activation .................................. ...............................
93
7.4.5 Responsibilities .............................................. .............................93
Figure 7.3 Siren Locations ....................................... .............................95
Chapter 8 - Public Information & Direction .................... .............................96
8.0 Introduction ............................................................. ............................... 96
8.1 Emergency Information .......................................... ............................... 96
8.1.1 Lower Level Response ............................... ............................... 96
8.1.2 Higher Level Response .............................. ............................... 97
8.1.3 Provincial Emergency Information Section (EIS) ..................... 97
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8.1.4 Municipal Emergency Information Centre (EIC) ....................... 97
8.1.5 Emergency Information Centre Functions ............................... 99
8.1.6 Emergency Information Officer .................. ............................... 99
8.2 Public Inquiries & Information . ............................... ............................100
8.3 Emergency Bulletins ............................................ ............................... 101
Chapter 9 - Municipal Emergency Operations ............. ............................102
9.0
Overview .................................... ............................... ............................102
115
9.1
Command and Control ............. ............................... ............................102
9.2
Precautionary Measures ...................................... ...............................
103
9.2.1 Closing Beaches, Parks, Recreation Areas ............................
103
9.2.2 Closing Workplaces ................................... ...............................
104
10.4
9.2.3 Traffic & Entry Control ... ............................... ............................105
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9.3
Protective Measures ............................................. ...............................
105
9.3.1 Evacuation .................................................. ...............................
105
9.3.2 Directing Evacuations ... ............................... ............................107
9.3.3 Evacuation Arrangements ......................... ...............................
107
9.3.4 Bruce Power - Evacuation ........................ ...............................
108
9.3.5 Monitoring and Decontamination ............ ...............................
108
9.3.6 Municipal Evacuation Procedures / Actions .. ...........................109
9.3.7 Sheltering ...................... ............................... ............................111
9.3.8 Thyroid Blocking ...................................... ...............................
112
9.4
Ingestion Control Measures ................................. ...............................
113
9.5
Venting of Containment for a Delayed Mission ..... ............................
113
Chapter 10 - Municipal Emergency Operations - Recovery Phase..... 115
10.1
Introduction ........................................................... ...............................
115
10.2
Recovery Phase Emergency Zones ....................... ............................115
10.3
Recovery Phase Emergency Management Organization .................115
10.3.1 Emergency Control Group
10.3.2 Evacuee Assistance Centre
10.4
Emergency Information Centre ........................... ...............................
116
Figure 10.1 Municipal Emergency Organization ... ............................118
Chapter 11 - Emergency Worker Safety ......................... ............................119
11 .1 Introduction ........................................................... ............................... 119
11.2 Definition of an Emergency Worker .................... ............................... 119
11.3 Emergency Worker Centre & Remote Exposure Control Desk........ 119
11.4 Sector Safety Status ................. ............................... ............................120
11.5 Radiation Protection of Emergency Workers ........ ............................122
Figure 11.1 Emergency Workers Safety - Guidelines for Assigning Sector
Safety Status in a Nuclear Emergency
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Chapter 12 - Training and Education
12.1 Training ...................................... ............................... ............................124
Chapter 13 - Exercises and Drills
13.1 General ..................................... ............................... ............................125
13.2 Testing ....................................... ............................... ............................125
Chapter 14 - Public Education and Awareness
14.1 General ...................................... ............................... ............................126
14.2 Responsibilities ........................ ............................... ............................126
14.3 Public Education and Awareness Delivery Methods ........................126
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NUCLEAR EMERGENCY
Chapter 1 - General
1.0 Introduction
The overall response by Provincial and Municipal Organizations to a nuclear
emergency at the Bruce Power site is described in three documents:
- Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan (PNERP)
Master Plan
- Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan Implementing Plan for
Bruce Power
- Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan — Other Radiological
Emergencies
These plans describe the overall emergency organization and response by
Provincial organizations, and to some degree, the response of the Municipality of
Kincardine.
The Provincial plans require that plans and procedures be prepared by the
Municipality around the Bruce Power site, to deal with a nuclear emergency, and
that these Municipal plans conform to the Provincial plans.
It is important to note that in a nuclear emergency, the Province is responsible for
overall direction and control of off -site actions.
This plan then, describes the Municipal organization, which is established in
response to a nuclear emergency at the Bruce Power site, and how the
Municipality will implement the directives of the Provincial organization, and
support the overall Provincial emergency response.
1.1 Definition of "Municipality"
Designated Municipality: A municipality in the vicinity of a nuclear facility which
has been designated under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act,
as one that shall have a nuclear emergency plan.
Within the context of this plan, "Municipality" is comprised of:
- the elected officials and staff of the Municipality of Kincardine,
- local emergency services organizations, ie. Police, Fire and Ambulance,
- County Government and staff, including Roads Department and Bruce
County Ontario Works
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adjoining Municipalities
the Bruce - Grey -Owen Sound Health Unit and local hospitals,
Bluewater District School Board and the Bruce -Grey Separate School
Board
local volunteer organizations and service clubs, including Red Cross and St.
John Ambulance
local businesses and recreational facilities.
1.2 Scope
The Municipal Emergency Plan describes what actions will be taken by the
Municipality to respond to a nuclear emergency at the Bruce Power site that
creates off -site impact. How this is accomplished is described in the plans and
procedures of the various organizations and agencies comprising the Municipality.
1.3 Host Municipality
Host Municipality Definition: The municipality assigned responsibility in the
Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan for the reception and care of people
evacuated from their homes in a nuclear emergency (PNERP ANNEX K Nuclear
and Radiological Glossary).
The Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan designates municipalities to act
as a Host Municipality in the event of a nuclear emergency. Host municipalities
will have plans for the reception and accommodation of evacuees, and for
coordination of monitoring and decontamination arrangements. The Host
Municipality during a nuclear emergency is the Town of Saugeen Shores.
Activation of the Town of Saugeen Shores Nuclear plan is achieved through a
formal notification system from OFMEM Duty Officer to the designated
municipalities and the host municipalities (see section 5.7).
The Town of Saugeen Shores Police Service is the designated 24 -hour on call for
the alert and activation of the Town of Saugeen Shores Nuclear Plan.
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Chapter 2 - Planning Basis
2.0 Introduction
The Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan - Implementing Plan for Bruce
Power describes the various reactor accident scenarios which form the basis for
emergency plans and procedures. The extent of the emergency and the resultant
off -site effects, prescribe the emergency response and organization required to
deal with these scenarios.
The, various accident scenarios involving the actual or potential release of airborne
radioactive material to the environment are categorized in four groups in
ascending order of severity. A fifth category - liquid emissions is a waterborne
release from nuclear facility (see section 2.1.2).
The area around the Bruce Power site is divided into three distinct planning zones
namely: the Contiguous Zone, the Primary Zone and the Secondary Zone. The
zone closest to the facility is at greatest risk so has the greatest degree of
planning, whereas the area furthest away, has the least.
2.1 Emergency Notification Categories
2.1.1 Notification Categories
The four emergency notification categories with actual or potential for
airborne releases, in ascending order of severity, are listed as follows:
Reportable Event : An event affecting the nuclear installation which
would be of concern to the offsite authorities responsible for public
safety.
Provincial and municipal duty staff will monitor the situation. Routine
Monitoring l
2. Abnormal Incident : An abnormal occurrence at the nuclear installation
which may have a significant cause, and /or may lead to more serious
consequences.
Provincial /municipal emergency response staff will normally monitor
the situation from their operations centres. Other provincial and
municipal staff are notified to remain available to report for duty.
[Enhanced Monitoringl
3. Onsite Emergency : A serious malfunction which results or may result
in an atmospheric emission of radioactive material or is likely to result
in an emission at a later time.
Response plans are either partially or fully activated, depending on the
absence /presence of an ongoing or imminent emission. Provincial and
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municipal emergency operation centres are fully staffed. Municipal
centres are set up and staffed as required. EIC and JTCC are set up
and staffed to begin operation. Partial Activation / Full Activation.
4. General Emergency An ongoing atmospheric emission of radioactive
material, or one likely within a short time frame, as a result of a more
severe accident.
Response plans, and organizations are fully activated and, if
necessary, appropriate protective measures are taken. Full Activation
2.1.2 Liquid Emissions
A liquid emission is a waterborne release from a nuclear facility resulting in
discharges with above normal levels of radioactivity.
(b) The main radiation exposure pathway for a liquid emission from
Bruce Power (normally containing tritium) is through contamination of
the water supply, with the resulting hazard being the subsequent
ingestion of such contaminated water
(c) Because of the limited hazard posed by a liquid emission, it is dealt
with differently from an atmospheric emission of radioactivity, through
the Provincial Liquid Emission Response Plan ( PLERP), an
organizational plan under the PNERP. It prescribes the organization,
operating procedures, linkages, notification criteria response
measures, criteria for their application, etc. for undertaking a
provincial response to a liquid emission.
(d) A liquid emission response undertaken pursuant to the PLERP, may
shift to a PNERP response should events escalate to a magnitude
where it is deemed appropriate.
(e) Further, if the PEOC is functioning as a result of the activation of the
PNERP, any liquid emission from Bruce Power will be dealt with
under the PNERP, irrespective of whether the original activation of
the PEOC was for a Bruce Power or any other nuclear emergency.
2.2 Emergency Planning Zone
2.2.1 Contiguous Zone
(a) The Contiguous Zone comprises Response Sector 1 (see Figure
2.1), and includes an area adjacent to the Bruce Power Site
boundary from Concession 8 to Inverhuron Park and extending east
to Lake Range Road, the bluff and Concession 2.
(b) The Contiguous Zone is the area immediately surrounding the
nuclear installation out to an approximate radius of 3 kilometers.
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2.2.2 Primary Zone
(a) The Primary Zone for Bruce Power is shown in Figure 2.1. It includes
the area within the Municipality of Kincardine bounded generally by
County Road 11 and Concession 14 to the north, 10 Sideroad to the
east, a and Concession 7 to the south, but excluding the Bruce Power
Site. The Primary Zone extends westward into Lake Huron to a radius
of 10 kilometres. The exact boundaries of the zone can be determined
from Annex A.
(b) The Primary Zone, which includes the Contiguous Zone, is the area
around the nuclear installation within which detailed planning and
preparedness is carried out for measures against exposure to a
radioactive emission. The approximate radius is 10 kilometers.
2.2.3 Secondary Zone
(a) The Secondary Zone encompasses all areas of the Counties of Bruce,
Grey and Huron within a 50 km radius of the Bruce Power Site. The
Secondary Zone is shown in Figure 2.3 and includes both the
Contiguous and Primary Zones. Figure 2.3 also shows the sub -zones
of the Secondary Zone.
(b) The Secondary Zone is the area within which it is necessary to plan
and prepare for taking Ingestion Control Measures, based on the
monitoring of the food chain for contamination.
2.3 Response Sectors
2.3.1 The Primary Zone for Bruce Power is divided into 9 Response Sectors
which fall into the following sector rings around the station:
Inner Ring - Sector 1 and lake sector 7
(Contiguous Zone)
Middle Ring - Sectors 2,3 and lake sector 8
Outer Ring - Sectors 4,5 and 6, and lake sector 9
The boundaries of the Response Sectors are shown in Figure 2.1
The preferred method of evacuation or imposing of other protective
measures will be by "rings ", since it is difficult to predict the wind direction
or speed, particularly during the spring and early winter when the lake
effect is most pronounced.
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Figure 2.2
Response Sector Boundaries
1 Kincardine Concession 8 (including Scott's Point); Lake Range Road;
Concession 6; Bluff; east and south boundaries of Inverhuron
Provincial Park
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13 1 Kincardine
14 1 Kincardine
Concession 10; J Sideroad; Concession 4; east boundary of II
Sector 1
Concession 4; J Sideroad; old boundaries of (former Tiverton II
Village); County Road 15; east boundary of Sector 1
Concession 14 and County Road 11; 10 Sideroad; Concession
10; Shoreline
5 Kincardine Concession 10; 10 Sideroad; County Road 15; J Sideroad
(excluding former Tiverton)
Kincardine
6 I County Road 15 (excluding Tiverton); 10 Sideroad; (I
Concession 7; Shoreline
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Chapter 3 - Concept of Operation
3.1 Overview
The following is an overview of the sequence of events and actions taken in the
event of an incident at the Bruce Power site:
1. The Bruce Power Shift Superintendent decides on the emergency
notification category based on available information, and within 15 minutes,
makes the initial notification to the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre
and the London Ontario Provincial Police Communication Centre.
2. Within 15 minutes of being notified, the Provincial Emergency Operations
Centre will decide on the action to be taken as follows:
- Routine Monitoring
- Enhanced Monitoring
- Partial Activation
- Full Activation
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The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre will then contact the
Community Emergency Management Coordinator /alternate and inform
him /her of the above decision.
3. The Community Emergency Management Coordinator /alternate will initiate
the notification plan. Response is described below and in section 3.2.
4. If the plan is partially or fully activated, the following Emergency Centres
could be established and staffed if decided as described in 3.2.3(2) and
3.2.4(2) respectively:
- Emergency Operations Centre
- Emergency Information Centre
- Reception /Evacuee Centre
- Traffic Control Centre
- Emergency Worker Centre
5. If the plan is fully activated the entire Emergency Control Group will
assemble at the Emergency Operations Centre, and assume control of
Emergency Operations. Until the Emergency Control Group is fully
assembled and activated, the Head of the Emergency Control Group will
authorize any urgent emergency actions covered in Sections 7.4.3, 7.4.4,
and 9.1 of this plan.
6. If a Provincial Nuclear Emergency is declared, the Head of Council /or
alternate for the Municipality of Kincardine will declare a municipal
emergency and immediately notify the Provincial Emergency Operations
Centre of this action.
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7. The Province of Ontario, through the Provincial Emergency Operations
Centre will issue directives and orders for Protective Measures to be taken.
8. After immediate actions are taken to protect the public from exposure to
radiation (Phase 1) the emergency will enter Phase II in which longer term
actions are taken to monitor the environment, prevent the public from
ingestion of radioactive materials, and restore the situation to normal.
(Recovery Phase)
3.2 Initial Response
3.2.1 Routine Monitoring
Routine Monitoring would normally be ordered by the Provincial Emergency
Operations Centre following a "Reportable Event ", unless decided otherwise
by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre.
Bruce Power informs the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre
and London Ontario Provincial Police Communications Centre of an
abnormal event. The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre
phones the Community Emergency Management Coordinator within
15 minutes. The message is confirmed by fax to the Kincardine Fire
Station, the Kincardine Fire Dispatch and the Emergency Operations
Centre.
2. The Community Emergency Management Coordinator and /or
alternate establish contact with the Provincial Emergency Operations
Centre who will confirm that Routine Monitoring is required. The
Community Emergency Management Coordinator and /or alternate
will then continue to monitor the situation and keep the persons in
3.2.1 (3) [listed below] informed until requested to stand down by the
Provincial Emergency Operations Centre.
3. The Community Emergency Management Coordinator and /or
alternate will inform the following:
- Mayor, Municipality of Kincardine
- Medical Officer of Health
- Administrative Fire Chief
- Saugeen Shores Community Emergency Management
Coordinator
- Bruce County Community Emergency Management
Coordinator
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3.2.2 Enhanced Monitoring
Enhanced Monitoring would usually be ordered by the Provincial
Emergency Operations Centre following an "Abnormal Incident ", unless
decided otherwise by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre.
1. Bruce Power informs the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre
and London Ontario Provincial Police Communications Centre of a
reportable event. The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre
phones the Community Emergency Management Coordinator within
15 minutes. The message is confirmed by fax to the Kincardine Fire
Station, the Kincardine Fire Dispatch and the Emergency Operations
Centre.
2. The Community Emergency Management Coordinator /alternate
establishes contact with the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre
and confirms that Enhanced Monitoring is required.
3. The Community Emergency Management Coordinator /alternate
informs the following:
- Mayor, Municipality of Kincardine
- Medical Officer of Health
- Administrative Fire Chief
- Saugeen Shores Community Emergency Management
Coordinator
- Bruce County Community Emergency Management
Coordinator
- Emergency Information Officer
4. If required, the Head of the Emergency Control Group will request
that the Emergency Control Group, comprised of some or all of the
following, assemble at the Emergency Operations Centre:
- Head, Emergency Control Group
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Medical Officer of Health
- Ontario Provincial Police Representative
- Emergency Information Officer
- Community Emergency Management Coordinator and /or
alternate
5. The Emergency Control Group will monitor the situation and take
whatever actions are appropriate.
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3.2.3 Partial Activation
Partial Activation would usually be ordered by the Provincial Emergency
Operations Centre following an "On -Site Emergency ", unless decided
otherwise by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre.
1. Bruce Power informs the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre
and London Ontario Provincial Police Communications Centre of a
reportable event. The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre
phones the Community Emergency Management Coordinator within
15 minutes. The message is confirmed by fax to the Kincardine Fire
Station, the Kincardine Fire Dispatch and the Emergency Operations
Centre.
2. The Community Emergency Management Coordinator and /or
alternate will establish contact with the Provincial Emergency
Operations Centre and confirm with the Provincial Emergency
Operations Centre that "Partial Activation" is required. The
Community Emergency Management Coordinator will activate the
fan -out notification procedure requesting that all responding agencies
place their organizations on standby for both set up and staffing
should it be required.
3. The Emergency Operations Centre and Emergency Information
Centre will be established. All other centres will be set up and
emergency responders for these centres shall remain on standby in a
state of readiness should there be a need to assemble.
4. All Bruce Energy Centre Industries are contacted by the Emergency
Control Group and requested to notify staff and place their
equipment in a state where it can be shut down safely in an
expeditious manner.
5. The Emergency Information Centre is requested by the Emergency
Control Group to issue a news release concerning the above
activities.
6. All local hotels in the Municipality of Kincardine and the CAW Centre
in Saugeen Shores are contacted by the Bruce County Ontario
Works Manager sitting on the Emergency Control Group and
requested to reserve rooms for emergency workers.
3.2.4 Full Activation
Full Activation would usually be ordered by the Provincial Emergency
Operations Centre following a "General Emergency" unless decided
otherwise by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre.
1. Bruce Power informs the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre
and London Ontario Provincial Police Communications Centre of a
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reportable event. The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre
phones the Community Emergency Management Coordinator within
15 minutes. The message is confirmed by fax to the Kincardine Fire
Station, the Kincardine Fire Dispatch and the Emergency Operations
Centre.
2. The Community Emergency Management Coordinator and /or
alternate will confirm with the Provincial Emergency
Operations Centre that the Emergency Plan be fully activated.
(a) All Emergency Operations Centres are fully staffed
(b) The Emergency Worker Centre is established.
(c) On the instructions of the Provincial Emergency Operations
Centre, the Public Alerting System shall be activated if
conditions so dictate. If delays are experienced in
establishing contact with the Provincial Emergency Operations
Centre, the Community Emergency Management Coordinator
and /or alternate may activate the Public Alerting System
(d) In case of an initial notification of a General Emergency
containing a statement that a radioactive emission is either
ongoing or expected to commence within 6 hours, or if no
estimate of the commencement is given, the Community
Emergency Management Coordinator and /or alternate shall
immediately initiate the public alerting system without
reference to any other authority.
Chapter 4 — Provincial and Municipal Emergency Organization
4.1 Introduction
The overall Municipal Emergency Response organization is shown in Figure 4.1 A
summary of the roles and responsibilities of each component of the organization
follows below.
4.2 Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC)
4.2.1 The provincial emergency response organization for dealing with a Bruce
Power emergency is shown in the PNERP Implementing Plan for Bruce
Power in Figure 2.5.
Overall coordination is provided by the PEOC. Details on the roles and
functions of the various elements of this organization are described in the
PNERP, Master Plan, Chapter 4.
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Overall responsibility for emergency management in a Nuclear
Emergency lies with the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre.
This centre makes decisions regarding protective measures and other
actions to be undertaken at both a Provincial and Municipal level. It
operates under the authority of the Premier and has the authority to issue
orders and directives regarding all aspects of response and emergency
management, if a Nuclear Emergency is declared. In cases of dispute
regarding actions to be taken, the Provincial Emergency Operations
Centre has final authority.
This centre is located in Toronto and is staffed by the following:
— The Executive Authority - Premier or designated Minister
— Senior Executive from Cabinet Office and Deputy Minister's Office
— Emergency Information staff
— Operations staff: Command, Planning, Logistics, Scientific, Finance
and Administration Sections
— Representatives from federal organizations: Canadian Nuclear Safety
Commission, Public Safety Canada,
— Representatives from provincial ministries such as Ministry of Health and
Long Term Care, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Transportation etc.
— Representatives from Bruce Power
— Technical Support staff such as nuclear system specialists, Health
Physicists, Meteorologists, etc.
— Various other liaison staff from other organizations.
4.3 Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)
The Emergency Control Group assembles at the EOC and is responsible for the
overall coordination and management of the Municipal emergency response.
It is comprised of the following staff:
- Mayor - Head, Emergency Control Group
- Chief Administrative Officer (Chief Administrative Officer)
- Community Emergency Management Coordinator
- Administrative Manager (Treasurer) & Support Staff
- Medical Officer of Health
- Administrative Fire Chief
- Emergency Information Officer
- Ontario Provincial Police Representative
- Bruce County Ontario Works Representative
- Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management
- Bruce Power Liaison Officer
- OPG Liaison Officer
- Manager of Public Works
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All members of the Emergency Control Group are responsible for the following:
(a) Advising and assisting the Head of the - Emergency Control Group in his /her
functions and implementing the directives of the Provincial Emergency
Operations Centre.
(b) Ordering, recording and tracking actions requested of the organizations
they represent.
(c) Similarly recording and tracking requests from the Emergency Control
Group for their own organizations and following up to ensure they are
implemented.
(d) Keeping informed of the emergency situation and actions of their
organization and passing this information to the rest of the Emergency
Control Group through regular business cycle meetings.
(e) Keeping their own organizations informed about the on -going emergency
situation and the measures being taken to deal with it.
(f) Regularly passing nuclear sector safety status information to their
organization.
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4.4 Emergency Control Group - Specific Responsibilities
In addition to general responsibilities, the following specific duties and responsibilities are
assigned to individual Emergency Control Group members in a nuclear emergency:
4.4.1 Head Emergency Control Group (Mayor or Designate)
The Head, Emergency Control Group has overall responsibility for managing the
Municipal emergency response by ordering and coordinating the actions of the various
organizations and centres
Specifically he /she has the following responsibilities:
(a) remaining in regular contact with the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre.
(b) remaining in contact with the County of Bruce Community Emergency
Management Coordinator and local Municipal, Provincial and Federal elected
officials,
(c) providing an oversight function to ensure that necessary actions are being carried
out by the Emergency Control Group and the Emergency Control Group staff are
performing adequately,
(d) approving municipal portions of Emergency Information Centre media releases,
(e) keeping the Emergency Information Officer informed, and participating in media
conferences as required,
(f) declaring a Municipal Emergency if required.
(h) directing the implementation of Protective Actions or other orders by the Provincial
Emergency Operations Centre on the advice of the Emergency Control Group.
4.4.2 Municipal Operations Officer (Chief Administrative Officer)
The Municipal Operations Officer acts as Chief of Staff for the Emergency Control Group.
He /she has the following specific functions:
(a) Coordinate Emergency Control Group activities on behalf of the Head Emergency
Control Group, as requested,
(b) Advise members of the Emergency Control Group on the content of the Municipal
Emergency plan and assist them to find appropriate information
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4.4.3 Community Emergency Management Co- ordinator
(a) remain on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to receive emergency
notifications from the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre and take actions
according to the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Plan.
(b) initiate the emergency notification system
(c) initiate the emergency public alerting system
(d) ensure the Emergency Operations Centre is in a constant state of readiness and
initiate and supervise set up of the centre when required
(e) prior to activation of the Emergency Control Group, in the case of a general
nuclear emergency initiate the public notification system for the contiguous
zone without reference to any other authority should there be an ongoing or
an expected emission within 6 hours
(f) advise members of the Emergency Control Group and the Municipal Operations
Officer (Chief Administrative Officer) on the content of the Municipal Plan and
assist them, to find appropriate information
(g) provide information to the Emergency Information Officer and other Emergency
Information Centre staff on the Municipal Plan
4.4.4 Administrative Manager (Treasurer)
The Administrative Manager is responsible for the overall physical operation of the
Emergency Operations Centre including administrative support. He /she has the
following responsibilities:
(a) ensuring all Emergency Operations Centre decisions and actions are
recorded, tracked and acted on when required,
(b) ensuring minutes of meetings are kept and critical information is posted on
the major event logs,
(c) coordinating security of the facilities with the Community Emergency
Management Coordinator,
(d) maintaining a shift schedule and log of persons who enter and leave the
Emergency Operations Centre,
(e) ensuring sector safety status information Js passed on to the Municipal
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(f) maintaining a list of volunteers,
(g) arranging for all communications requirements (Liaise with the Community
Emergency Management Coordinator), and ensuring all communications
are logged,
(h) arranging for food, accommodation, rest facilities, and other physical
amenities for the Emergency Control Group as required,
(i) arranging for and supervising all clerical support functions for the
Emergency Operations Centre which includes:
- word processing services
- Faxes (incoming and outgoing)
- filing
- e -mail messages
- phone messages and switchboard operation.
- maintaining a chronological board or binder on all written
communications
- maintaining and operating PowerPoint projection system to meet
Emergency Control Group needs i.e. mapping, charts, graphics etc.
4.4.5 Medical Officer of Health
The Medical Officer of Health provides a resource to the Head, Emergency
Control Group and other Emergency Control Group members on matters
relating to public health.
He /she has the following specific responsibilities:
(a) providing a liaison with the Manager of the Exposure Screening
Facility, area hospitals, and Ministry of Health,
(b) explaining and interpreting radiation health effects based on dose
information received from the Provincial Emergency Operations
Centre,
(c) providing public health assistance for the Reception /Evacuee Centre
Manager,
(d) distributing KI Tablets to members of the public at the
Reception /Evacuation Centre under the authority of the Provincial
Emergency Operations Centre.
(e) participating in media conferences as requested by the Emergency
Information Centre,
(f) arranging for information and counselling services for members of
the public,
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(g) arranging for contamination monitoring services and dose
assessment for members of the public who live outside the Primary
Zone.
4.4.6 Ontario Provincial Police Representative
The Ontario Provincial Police Representative is the primary liaison with the
Traffic Control Centre. Through this Centre, he /she initiates and
coordinates all activities associated with:
(a) traffic control, road blocks and diversion points, and
(b) security at all Emergency Centres and within the Primary Zone
around the Bruce Power Site.
(c) Fire and Ambulance Services located at the Kincardine Fire Station,
Tiverton Fire Station, and London Central Ambulance
Communications Centre.
4.4.7 Bruce County Ontario Works Representative
They are responsible for relaying information and requests for assistance to and
from their respective organizations, particularly as it relates to evacuation of the
public. They assist and relay all Emergency Control Group information to the
Reception /Evacuee Centre Manager. They handle any specific requests the
Reception /Evacuee Centre might have with regards to securing food, drink,
lodging requirements etc.
They coordinate all activities and information with respect to their own
organizations.
4.4.8 Bruce Power Liaison Officer
The Bruce Power Liaison person is the primary contact between the Emergency
Control Group and the Bruce Power emergency response organization off -site. All
information regarding the nuclear emergency and actions being taken will be
disseminated through the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre to the
Emergency Control Group.
He /she has the following specific responsibilities:
(a) requesting extraordinary services from the Municipality - examples may be
as follows:
- trucks or heavy equipment
- extra road clearing or maintenance
- establishing car or bus pools at the edge of the Primary Zone or other
locations
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extra security arrangements or traffic control
communications support
fire fighting, search & rescue, or ambulance back -up
counselling and /or mortuary services for Bruce Power staff and families
Hospitalisation of casualties.
(b) providing liaison between the Emergency Control Group, the Emergency
Worker Centre, the Remote Exposure Control Desk, and the Monitoring &
Decontamination Unit at the Reception /Evacuee Centre,
(c) arranging for extraordinary radiation and contamination monitoring services
(d) coordination of Site evacuations and access with the Municipality,
(e) informing Bruce Power Site Management of Municipal decisions and
activities.
4.4.9 Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management ( OFMEM) Officer
The OFMEM Officer is the primary source of information to and from the
Provincial Emergency Operations Centre. All official directives from the
Provincial Emergency Operations Centre are directed through them. Until the
Emergency Management Ontario Officer is in place at the Emergency
Operations Centre, all directives and information will be through the
Provincial Emergency Operations Centre directly.
The OFMEM Officer has the following specific responsibilities:
(a) relaying Provincial Directions to the Emergency Control Group and
ensuring they are understood and acted upon,
(b) advising on or explaining the Provincial Nuclear Emergency
Response Plan to the Emergency Control Group,
(c) tracking and reporting on the progress of emergency actions and any
other information of significance to the Provincial Emergency
Operations Centre,
(d) relaying and resolving concerns or questions of the Emergency
Control Group regarding emergency information and actions.
(e) acting as a link between the Emergency Control Group and other
Provincial Ministries and Agencies.
(Should the link be interrupted refer to 2.8, pg. 16 PNERP Part 3 Site
Specific)
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(f) advising and assisting the Head, Emergency Control Group in
carrying out his /her functions,
(g) arranging for Provincial or Federal resources from outside Bruce
County.
4.4.10 Manager Public Works
(a) arrange and coordinate Public Works issues as they pertain to the
Emergency as requested by the Traffic Control Centre i.e.: transport
Coast Guard staff to and from the Emergency Worker Centre as
required.
(b) advise the Head of the Emergency Operations Centre on issues relating
to the Emergency and Public Works issues.
(c) coordinate Public Works staffing requirements as they pertain to the
emergency.
4.4.11 Administrative Fire Chief
The Administrative Fire Chief is the primary liaison between the two municipal
fire stations and other fire departments within Bruce County. He /she initiates
and coordinates all activities associated with:
(a) Fire suppression and rescue
(b) Motor vehicle extrications
(c) Activation of the Bruce County Mutual Fire Aid plan
(d) Assisting with vehicle decontamination of vehicles at the
Reception /Evacuation Centre and the Emergency Worker Centre
(e) Scheduling and rotation of fire fighting staff
4.4.12 Emergency Information Officer
The Emergency Information Officer is the primarily responsible for ensuring
timely and accurate information is distributed to the public via normal media
outlets as required during an emergency. Specific responsibilities include:
(a) creating municipal portions of Emergency Information Centre media
releases
(b) assisting the Head of the Emergency Control Group with creation of
media releases
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(c) liaising with media representatives
(d) escorting media representatives during on -site visits if necessary
(e) verifying media credentials
(f) updating media advisories on Municipal website
(g) also see Municipal Emergency Plan 2.4.10 for additional duties
4.5 Municipal Emergency Organization - Support Functions
There are many activities, agencies and organizations that would be required to
support the Municipal emergency response effort. These are listed as follows:
1. Emergency Social Services including radiation monitoring and
decontamination for residents of the primary Zone, is coordinated at the
Reception /Evacuee Centre.
2. Dose Control for emergency workers and other persons (excluding Bruce
Power staff who must enter the Primary Zone is performed at the Emergency
Worker Centre.
3. Media & Public Information is prepared, coordinated, and delivered at the
Emergency Information Centre.
4. Public Health Matters and activities associated with the Public's Radiation
Exposure Plan are carried out at the Bruce - Grey -Owen Sound Health Unit.
Chapter 5 - Municipal Emergency Centres
5.1 Introduction
There are five (5) facilities that are designated as Emergency Centres. These are
described below along with a brief description of the functions they are to perform.
Detailed procedures for the set up and operation of these Centres are described in
Appendix N - "Procedures Manual ".
5.2 Emergency Operations Centre
This Emergency Centre is located in Kincardine. The primary purpose of the
Emergency Operations Centre is to provide a location for the Emergency Control
Group to gather to coordinate and effect decisions concerning emergency
operations. The Community Emergency Management Co- ordinator is responsible
to ensure the Emergency Operations Centre is suitably equipped and ready for
operation.
5.3 Emergency Information Centre
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The Emergency Information Centre is located in Underwood. The primary purpose
of this facility is to provide a location for Emergency Information Centre staff to:
(a) Issue news releases and conducts press conferences.
(b) Keep the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre informed of public and
media perception and reactions.
(c) Identify and counter rumours.
(d) Assist the media.
(e) Monitor the issue of Public Action Directives.
(f) Conduct a public enquiry and information service.
(g) Issue any news releases on behalf of the local Emergency Centres. All news
releases should be handled through the Emergency Information Centre.
The Community Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for ensuring
this facility is suitably equipped and ready for operation.
5.4 Reception /Evacuee Centre
The Reception /Evacuee Emergency Centre is located in Kincardine. The primary functions of
Reception /Evacuation Centre staff are:
(a) To register evacuees and answer inquiries from friends and relatives as to their
whereabouts, to provide emergency supplies and services to evacuees, i.e., shelter, food,
clothing. (Red Cross)
(b) Provide temporary financial assistance, transportation and other services. (Bruce County
Ontario Works)
(c) To provide a location where evacuees and the general public can receive information and
counselling, both in an individual and group setting.
(d) To monitor evacuees for contamination and decontaminate them and their vehicles if
necessary. (Bruce Power)
(e) To provide a location where evacuees can be categorized and referred for follow up
treatment in the event of suspected high exposure to radiation.
(Bruce- Grey -Owen Sound Health Unit)
An alternate Reception /Evacuation Centre location is detailed in Appendix N - "Procedures
Manual ".
The Reception /Evacuation Centre Manager (Bruce County Ontario Works), assisted by the
Community Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the
Reception /Evacuation Centre is suitably equipped and ready for operation.
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5.5 Emergency Worker Centre
The Emergency Worker Centre is located in Kincardine. Its primary purpose is to provide a
location to provide dose and exposure control, monitoring, and decontamination of Emergency
Workers, residents, or any other non -Bruce Power staff or visitor who enters the Primary Zone
when Stage II of the Traffic Control Plan is implemented.
(Note: Dose and exposure control, monitoring and decontamination of staff
entering the Bruce Power Site is the responsibility of Bruce Power.)
If a marine response is required, the Traffic Control Centre Manager will make
provisions for transportation of Marine Emergency Workers to and from the
Emergency Worker Centre. Public Works has been assigned responsibility to
assist with this task.
The Emergency Worker Centre Manager is responsible for ensuring this
Emergency Centre Exposure Control Desk is suitably equipped and ready for
operation.
5.6 Traffic Control Centre
The Traffic Control Centre is located in Kincardine and is managed by the Ontario
Provincial Police with assistance from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario. Its
primary functions are to implement the Traffic Control & Security Plan as follows:
(a) Provide sufficient Ontario Provincial Police staff to ensure roads are patrolled
and kept clear for evacuation purposes.
(b) Ensure all non - staffed roadblocks are kept in place.
(c) Provide staffs at check points.
(d) Provide staff to ensure evacuated areas are cleared and secured.
(e) Coordinate with all roads maintenance and snow clearing with Ministry of
Transportation Ontario and Public Works.
(f) Coordinate all activities associated with Public Utilities such as gas, hydro,
phones, etc.
(g) Coordinate access for Emergency Services - search & rescue, fire and
ambulance services within the Primary Zone.
(h) Provide security and traffic control for the Reception /Evacuee Centre, the
Emergency Worker Centre, and the Emergency Operations Centre.
(i) Coordinate all marine emergency response with Ontario Provincial Police and
Canadian Coast Guard, including establishing provisions to transport Marine
Emergency Workers to and from the Emergency Worker Centre (Public Works
to assist).
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The Traffic Control Centre Manager, assisted by the Community Emergency
Management Coordinator, is responsible to ensure the Traffic Control Centre is
fully equipped, functional and ready for operation.
5.7 Host Municipality
The Provincial Plan designates municipalities to act as a Host Municipality in the
event of a nuclear emergency. Host municipalities will have plans for the reception
and accommodation of evacuees, and for coordination of monitoring and
decontamination arrangements. The Host Municipality during a nuclear
emergency is the Town of Saugeen Shores.
The planned centres are listed below.
Host Municipality
Centre
Address
Town of Saugeen Shores
Emergency Worker
329 Peel
Centre
Street,
Peel Street Yard
Southampton
Town of Saugeen Shores
Reception Centre
600 Tomlinson
(The Plex)
Drive
Port Elgin
Chapter 6 - Emergency Communications
6.1 Landline telephones
The primary means of communication during a nuclear emergency are landline
telephones. The telephone requirements for each Centre are described in
Appendix N - "Emergency Procedures ".
In that Bruce Telecom lies within the Primary Zone, the possibility exists that the
offices may have to be closed. Bruce Telecom should have an emergency plan to
provide priority telephone maintenance services during a nuclear emergency.
Bruce Telecom staff is on the emergency notification system. All emergency
phones are protected by Priority Access Dialling. A list of these phones is included
in Appendix N - "Emergency Procedures ".
6.2 Additional Phones and Pagers
The Community Emergency Management Coordinator or alternate carries a cell
phone. This phone is used as a 24/7 primary emergency contact for all
emergencies.
- Satellite phones are available at the Emergency Operations Centre and the
Traffic Control Centre.
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Low power portable radios (VHF) are available from the Community
Emergency Management Coordinator
6.3 Agency Radios
Radio systems used by local emergency services include:
- Ontario Provincial Police Radio System (trunking)
- Fire Department Radio System (simplex)
- Ambulance Radio System (trunking)
- Public Works Department (simplex)
- Reception /Evacuation Centre Dedicated Radios from Community Emergency
Management Coordinator (special frequency)
- Marine Radio used by Canadian Coast Guard, Ontario Provincial Police &
private craft
- Bruce Power Emergency Worker Centre Staff (Family radios)
6.4 Amateur Radio Emergency Services
Amateur Radio Emergency Services perform an important back up to the overall
emergency Communication Plan. An Amateur Radio Emergency Service
representative will be located at each emergency centre within the Municipality of
Kincardine as required, when the plan is activated, or on an as required basis.
6.5 Others
The Emergency Operations Centre has two faxes - one for inbound messages, the
other for outbound.
The Emergency Operations Centre uses high -speed wireless internet and 12
laptop computers to be used at the Emergency Operations Centre.
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Chapter 7 - Emergency Notification & Information
7.1 Introduction
Notification of emergency response staff and the public are the two most important
elements of the emergency plan. It is necessary to ensure people are notified
promptly, are given the correct information, and are kept informed through the
emergency phase of the actions required by them, and the progress of the
emergency in general. For this reason, the notification, alerting and information
systems are both extensive and, in most cases, backed up by a second or even
third process for more critical notifications as noted in Appendix N - "Procedures
Manual ".
7.2 Municipal Emergency Response Organization
The Notification Plan for notifying the Municipal Emergency Response
Organization is shown graphically in the emergency plan procedures manual.
The following applies to this plan:
(1) The Initial Notification from the Bruce Power site to the Provincial Emergency
Operations Centre and London Ontario Provincial Police Communications
Centre will be accompanied by a simultaneous fax.
(2) Information included in the initial emergency notification from the Bruce Power
site will be prescribed by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre and will
contain the following:
a. Name and Position of the caller
b. Station and Unit involved
c. Initial Notification Category
- Reportable Event
- Abnormal Incident
- On -Site Emergency
- General Emergency
d. Brief description of the event
system involved
has fuel failure occurred
e. Is a release expected
- time
- expected dose
f. Are any changes in status expected
g. Suggested actions
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information only
partial activation
full activation
h. Expected time of the next up -date
i. Phone number to call for further information or clarification
j. Confirmation of message received.
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(3) After receiving the initial notification from the Provincial Emergency Operations
Centre, the Community Emergency Management Coordinator will await
confirmation and direction from the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre
before proceeding with the Municipal notification. If confirmation is not
received within 30 minutes, the Community Emergency Management
Coordinator will attempt to contact the Provincial Emergency Operations
Centre. If this is not successful, the Community Emergency Management
Coordinator will proceed with emergency notification as per this plan.
(4) Follow up notification and information after the initial notifications will be the
responsibility of the Community Emergency Management Coordinator. All
emergency notifications and information messages after the initial notifications
will be authorized by the Head, Emergency Control Group.
(5) All initial notifications will be confirmed by fax where these are available.
7.3 Emergency Notification Back -Up Plan
It is not prudent to rely upon one method of emergency notification. All systems
must have at least one back -up. Depending upon circumstances, more than one
method may be used at one time. In all cases however, the Community
Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for activating the emergency
notification system and for deciding how it will be implemented depending on
circumstances at the time. The following methods of emergency notification can
be used in descending order of priority:
1. Telephone Fan -Out
2. Personal Contact or Courier.
Procedures for activation and operation of these systems are contained in
Appendix N - "Procedures Manual ".
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FIGURE 7.1
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Figure 7.2
Municipal Emergency Notification List
Part B - Secondary Notification
POSITION CONTACTS
1.
Community Emergency Management Co- ordinator
- Alternates
2.
Mayor
- Deputy Mayor
3.
Ontario Provincial Police Representative
- Alternates
- Ontario Provincial Police Organization
4.
Chief Administrative Officer (Chief Administrative Officer)
- Alternates
- Municipal Staff
- Emergency Control Group Administrative
Assistant
5.
Emergency Information Officer (Emergency Information
- Alternates
Officer)
6.
Medical Officer of Health
- Alternates
- Bruce - Grey -Owen Sound Health Unit
- Clinical Assessment Organization
(Including Counsellors)
7.
Kincardine Administrative Fire Chief
- Station Chiefs at Kincardine and Tiverton
8.
Legion Contact
- Legion Staff and members
- Radio & TV Stations (to Cancel Legion
Activities).
9.
St. John Ambulance
-Bruce County Ontario Works
- Alternates
- Provincial Social Services
- Red Cross
- Bus Lines
- Volunteers
10.
Bruce Telecom
- Staff
- Bell Canada
11.
Public Works Department
- All Department Members
12.
Bruce County Community Emergency Management
- Managers
Coordinator
- Staff
- Grey -Bruce Regional Health Centre
- Southampton Hospital
- South Bruce Regional Health Centre —
Kincardine
- London Central Ambulance Communications
Centre
- Staff
13
Kincardine Davidson Centre
15
Amateur Radio Emergency Services
- Staff
Note: Each position noted above is responsible for establishing a procedure for contacting the
persons and organizations shown in this plan.
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7.4 Public Alerting System
7.4.1 General
The Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan details the public alerting
requirements that the Municipality of Kincardine must implement for the Primary
Zone around the Bruce Power site. Bruce Power is required to provide the
resources and assistance for the establishment and maintenance of the alerting
system.
7.4.2 Requirements
The public alerting requirement for the Contiguous (3 km) Zone is as follows:
• Provide within 15 minutes of initiation of the alerting system, warning to
practically 100% of the people in that zone, whether they be indoors or
outdoors, and irrespective of the time of day or year.
The term "practically 100%" means that the signal can be heard by everyone in the
3 km zone unless exceptional circumstances (e.g. hearing impairment, loud
machinery operations) provide an impediment.
The public alerting requirement for the remainder of the Primary Zone (3 - 10 km)
is as follows:
• Provide within 15 minutes of initiation of the alerting system, warning on an
area -wide basis, and to the population in all response sectors within the 3-
10km zone
The term "area wide basis" means that the alert signal will cover the 3 — 10 km
area but does not presume that practically 100% of the people in that area will
necessarily hear the alerting signal.
The public outside the Contiguous Zone may also be notified by Radio and TV
broadcasts and, if necessary, through mobile Public Address systems and door to
door visits by Police and Firefighters. These are dispatched through the Traffic
Control Centre.
7.4.3 System Description
The Public Alerting System in the Contiguous Zone and Primary Zone around
the Bruce Power site consists of the following:
1. A series of 10 sirens located within a 3 km radius of the Bruce Power Site,
as shown in Figure 7, (activated by Bruce Power as per authorization from
the Community Emergency Management Coordinator) should there be an
ongoing or expected emission within 6 hours.
2. An automated dialling system provided by Rapid Notify is designed to notify
residents within the 3km contiguous zone and the 10km primary zone is in
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place and activated by telephone by the Community Emergency
Management Coordinator upon notification from the Provincial Emergency
Operations Centre.
3. A digital FM receiver has been supplied to the residents in the Contiguous
Zone and Primary Zone, activated by the Community Emergency
Management Coordinator. The ALERTFMTM receiver uses local FM Radio
frequencies to send out a text message that is fed by satellite. It will
provide the ability to broadcast emergency messages directly to residents,
businesses and institutions with an audible alert and text message within
seconds. This initiative will greatly improve communications and emergency
information to the residents in the Contiguous Zone and Primary Zone.
4. Ontario Provincial Police and fire department vehicles if required using
sirens and Public Address systems to alert residents to listen to local media.
5. The Canadian Coast Guard which broadcasts an emergency message on
marine channel 16 and the Marine Radio Continuous Broadcast on channel
83B.
7.4.4 Criteria for Activation
The Public Alerting System in the Contiguous Zone and the Primary Zone will
be activated by the Community Emergency Management Coordinator under
the following conditions:
1. When requested by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre.
2. In the case of a nuclear emergency with an ongoing or imminent
emission of radioactivity the Municipality is authorized to immediately
initiate the public alerting system. The PEOC will issue the
appropriate Emergency Bulletin.
7.4.5 Responsibilities
1. The Community Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for
directing Bruce Power to activate the Public Alerting System when
requested by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre.
2. The off -site sirens will be activated by the Bruce Power Emergency
Services Dispatch when requested by the Community Emergency
Management Coordinator.
3. If the Community Emergency Management Coordinator cannot be
contacted, the Bruce Power Emergency Services Dispatch may activate the
system if directed by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre, or if
authorized station procedures indicate Public Alerting is immediately
required.
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4. The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre will coordinate all public
notification outside the Contiguous Zone.
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Chapter 8 - Public Information & Direction
8.0 Introduction
The public emergency information system depends on:
(a) People being alerted to the fact there is a problem.
(b) Accurate information being available in a timely manner to ensure that people
are aware of what actions they must take to protect themselves, their families,
and others in the area that may not know of what they are to do.
The public alerting process is described in section 7.4. It is complemented by the
public information system that is comprised of the following elements:
- Media Information
- Public Enquiry
- Emergency Bulletins & Announcements.
8.1 Emergency Information
8.1.1 Lower Level Response
When the offsite response adopted is Routine Monitoring or Enhanced
Monitoring all news releases on the event, prepared on behalf of the
Province, shall be issued by the Director Communications Branch,
MCSCS who acts as the Provincial Chief Emergency information Officer
(PCEIO).
8.1.2 Higher Level Response
(a) When the offsite response adopted is Partial Activation or Full
Activation, the Director of Communications Branch, MCSCS,
assumes his /her role as PCEIO, establishing the Provincial
Emergency Information Section (EIS), on behalf of the Province.
(b) The Municipality of Kincardine, the nuclear operator and the
federal government will each have their own emergency
information operation.
(c) In order to ensure the coordination and consistency of all
emergency information issued to the public, these other
jurisdictions or organizations should inform the Provincial EIS if
they plan to issue news releases or other emergency information
materials.
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8.1.3 The Provincial Emergency Information Section (EIS)
(a) Located in Toronto, the Provincial EIS is responsible for ensuring
that the Province's emergency information is coordinated with the
emergency information produced and disseminated by the
designated municipalities, nuclear operator, federal partners and
other stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging.
(b) In that regard, wherever possible and practical, information will be
shared amongst all partners prior to release.
(c) The EIS functions include:
(i) coordinating all of the provincial communications related to the
nuclear emergency;
(ii) issuing provincial emergency information;
(iii) sharing and coordinating emergency information with the
Municipal EIC to ensure continuity and uniformity of
messaging.
(iv) Sharing copies of all news releases, fact sheets, and other
public information materials with EICs prior to release to the
public, if or when possible.
(v) Sending a liaison officer(s) to the Municipal EIC, if so
requested.
8.1.4 Municipal Emergency Information Centre (EIC)
(a) The Municipality of Kincardine will establish an EIC at a Partial or
Full Activation response.
(b) The EIC is responsible for the collection, dissemination and
monitoring of local emergency information.
(c) The Municipality of Kincardine may invite the nuclear operator,
neighbouring municipalities, and federal and /or provincial liaison
officers to participate in the EIC operation.
(d) The functions of the EIC include:
(i) Issuing news releases and other public information documents
to the local media and residents describing the emergency
and response measures;
(ii) Keeping the Provincial EIS informed regarding the
development and distribution of news releases and other
public information documents to local residents and media;
(iii) Keeping the EIS apprised of local public perceptions, rumours,
and reactions;
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(iv) Assisting media covering the emergency;
(v) Monitoring local media to ensure that local news is being
correctly transmitted to the public by the media and confirming
this with the EIS; and
(vi) Arranging media briefings as required to communicate "key
messages" to the public.
All information to the media is coordinated, produced and /or issued through
the emergency information centre. In a nuclear emergency this centre is the
joint responsibility of the Province, Bruce Power and the local Municipalities.
The Emergency Information Centre is located in Underwood.
The Emergency Information Centre is established if the Municipal Emergency
Plan is either partially or fully activated.
Set up procedures for the Emergency Information Centre are included with the
set up procedures for the Emergency Operations Centre and organizational
description and operating procedures are included in Appendix N -
"Procedures Manual ".
A fundamental policy and strategy of this plan is that:
"All formal news releases and contact with the media dealing with a nuclear
emergency is coordinated by, and produced from the Emergency
Information Centre ".
However, it is also recognized that there will be a need to provide information
and services to the media at locations other than the Emergency Information
Centre, in particular, at the Reception /Evacuee Centre and the Emergency
Worker Centre. Therefore, if it becomes necessary to provide information,
interviews, or photo opportunities to the media at locations other than the
Emergency Information Centre, it shall be conducted by persons who are
either provided or authorized by the Emergency Information Centre Manager,
and briefed by the Manager on a regular basis. The Manager of each Centre
is responsible for recognizing the need for an on -scene spokesperson and
obtaining assistance through his or her Emergency Control Group contact.
Additionally, in that the Emergency Information Centre is not established after
a Reportable Event or Abnormal Incident, or in the early phases of the
incident, in these cases, the Municipality, through the Municipal
Spokesperson, may issue information to the media or the public. This must be
approved by the head, Emergency Control Group and the Provincial
Emergency Operations Centre.
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8.1.5 Emergency Information Centre Functions
The following functions are performed at the Emergency Information Centre:
- Issue news releases.
- Conduct press conferences and other media briefings.
- Monitor media coverage and public information and keep the emergency
organization informed.
- Identify rumours and incorrect information and correct them.
- Assist the media.
- Monitor Public Action Directives and confirm to the Provincial Emergency
Operations Centre.
- Provide information to the public, individually by phone, and collectively by
preparing information bulletins and conducting public meetings across the
emergency
8.1.6 Emergency Information Officer
The Emergency Information Officer shall be designated to represent the
Head of the Emergency Control Group, Municipalities and agencies. This
person will be a Municipal Staff member. He /she should be accustomed to
speaking in public, trained and familiar with the Emergency Plan and a
credible and respected member of the community.
This person (and alternates), termed the Emergency Information Officer, will
join the Emergency Control Group for any emergency category.
(a) He /she may be the only official spokesperson for the Emergency
Control Group.
(b) He /she will be a member of the Emergency Information Centre, and
will participate in all formal press conferences.
(c) He /she will provide the liaison between the Emergency Information
Centre and Emergency Control Group and provide information to the
Emergency Information Centre staff on the Municipal portion of the
emergency response effort, and the Municipal Nuclear Emergency
Plan.
Whenever addressing the media the following should apply:
-whenever possible, media inquiries should be directed to the Emergency
Information Centre
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- when this is not possible, information provided should be factual, concise,
not speculative, and restricted to the area of the person's knowledge and
expertise.
8.2 Public Inquiries & Information
(a) Provincial public inquires will be coordinated by the Provincial EIS in
conjunction with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long -Term Care,
using Service Ontario's hotline.
(b) The Municipality of Kincardine will be responsible for establishing their
own public inquiry operation.
Prior to establishing the Emergency Information Centre, a person at the
Municipal offices shall be designated to handle calls and inquiries related
to the emergency. Once the Emergency Information Centre is
established that person(s) shall join the Public Enquiry section of the
Emergency Information Centre and all calls from the public should be
directed to the Emergency Information Centre. If the Municipal offices are
closed, all telephones will be call - forwarded to the Public Enquiry phones
at the Emergency Information Centre or voice mail established to advise
of the new phone number for the Municipality.
When the Emergency Information Centre is established, the Public
Enquiry phone numbers will be broadcast over the news media. This
action is the responsibility of the Emergency Information Centre.
In addition to individual inquiries, it will be necessary to provide general
information to the public to advise them of actions being taken to deal with
the emergency. This may be done by:
- providing announcements, news releases, or press conferences
- broadcasting paid messages over the radio and TV or paying for
advertisements in local newspapers,
- delivering information sheets door to door, or through the mail,
- providing information over local Cable TV channels,
- conducting public meetings coordinated by the Emergency
Information Centre.
Procedures on these actions are included in the Emergency Information
Centre Procedures.
If it becomes necessary to conduct public meetings, as identified by the
Emergency Information Centre staff or the Emergency Control Group, it shall
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be organized, coordinated and conducted by the Emergency Information
Centre.
Inquiries as to the whereabouts of evacuees will be referred to the Registration
& Enquiry section of the Reception /Evacuation Centre.
8.3 Emergency Bulletins
(a) The PEOC will issue its operational directives in the form of
Emergency Bulletins.
(b) To the extent possible, Emergency Bulletins should be prepared in
advance of an emergency.
(c) Emergency Bulletins will be issued to the broadcast media. Copies
will also be sent to the principal elements of the emergency
response organization that may be affected by them.
(d) It shall be the responsibility of the PEOC Emergency Information
Section to monitor the broadcast of the Emergency Bulletins and
confirm that they have been correctly transmitted.This is done
through the local broadcast media. The PEOC is responsible for
preparing and issuing Emergency Bulletins, and have entered into
agreements with the following designated media:
(1) AM Radio FM Radio
CKNX (920) CKNX (101.7)
CFOS (560) CIXK (106.5)
CKYC (93.7)
CIBU (94.5)
CFPS (97.9)
(2) Television
CFPL (London)
CKCO (Kitchener)
(3) Marine Radio
Channel 16
Marine Radio Continuous Broadcast Channel
In the event that Emergency Bulletins are not able to be issued through the
public media, these will be printed and distributed door to door by police,
firefighters and volunteers.
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Chapter 9 — Municipal Emergency Operations
9.0 Overview
The sequence of operation in the event of an emergency at Bruce Power is as
follows:
(1) Bruce Power informs the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre
and London Ontario Provincial Police Communications Centre when
event is categorized. The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre
will decide the response to be taken within 15 minutes and phones
the Community Emergency Management Coordinator. The message
is confirmed by fax to the Kincardine Fire Station and the Emergency
Operations Centre.
(2) The Community Emergency Management Coordinator will continue
Municipal notifications and take whatever early actions are required
according to his /her procedures. The principal actions would be to
activate the Public Alerting System, and assemble all or part of the
Emergency Control Group.
(3) If the Plan is fully activated, the Province and Municipalities will each
formally declare an emergency.
(4) Once the Emergency Control Group is assembled, Protective
Measures as described in the section following will be implemented
when so ordered by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre.
Similarly, if the response level changes as advised by the Provincial
Emergency Operations Centre, the appropriate actions shall be
implemented to deal with that response level.
(5) Once the initial phase dealing with protecting the public from
exposure to radiation due to airborne radioactivity has been
implemented, the emergency will then enter Phase II or the follow -up
phase, which deals more with recovery and prevention of exposure
due to contamination and the ingestion of radioactive material. See
Chapter 10 for Recovery Phase operations.
9.1 Command and Control
In a nuclear emergency the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre is
responsible for all decision making with respect to the emergency. IN THIS
CASE THE EMERGENCY CONTROL GROUP MAY NOT ACT
UNILATERALLY.
** Should the link for any reason be interrupted between the Emergency
Control Group and the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre, refer to
Section 2.8, PNERP- Implementing Plan for Bruce Power **
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The Emergency Control Group is responsible for issuing orders and directing
emergency response within the Municipality during a nuclear emergency as
advised by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre. All orders to
implement protective measures within the Municipality will be confirmed in
writing, signed by the Head of the Emergency Control Group.
In the early stage of the emergency, the Provincial Emergency Operations
Centre and the Community Emergency Management Coordinator may issue
orders on behalf of the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre and
Emergency Control Group respectively.
The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre may also issue orders directly to
any element of the emergency management organization. However, all orders
shall be confirmed in writing by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre
to the Emergency Control Group and the Emergency Control Group shall be
kept informed of all actions.
9.2 Precautionary Measures
The PEOC shall consider the advisability of issuing operational directives
(or, in the event of a declared emergency, advising that such orders have
been made) for any or all of the following precautionary measures in the
Primary Zone (or part thereof) and adjacent areas. Consideration shall
also be given to the most suitable timing for the measures (in the case of
a delayed emission it may be appropriate to delay the application of some
of them), and issue the necessary bulletins(s) and directions for their
implementation. These measures are:
(i) Closing of beaches, recreation areas, etc.
(ii) Closing of workplaces and schools
(iii) Suspension of admissions of non - critical patients in hospitals
(iv) Entry control
(v) Clearing the milk storage of dairy farms
(vi) Banning consumption of any item of food or water that may have
been exposed outdoors
(vii) Banning consumption and export of locally produced milk, meat,
produce, milk -and meat - producing animals
(viii) Removing milk- and meat - producing animals from outside pasture
and exposed water sources.
9.2.1 Closing Beaches, Parks, Recreation Areas
The following fall into this category:
- Inverhuron Park
- Inverhuron Beach
- Brucedale Conservation Area and Beach
- Baie du Dore Launch Area
- Underwood & Tiverton Community Centres
- Tiverton Arena
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(a) The Ontario Provincial Police is responsible for closing beaches and
parks and for warning the public within those areas. The Municipality
of Kincardine Fire Department may provide assistance as required.
9.2.2 Closing Workplaces
(1) Bruce Energy Centre industries and the Sewage Treatment Plant are
requested to make preparations to shut down their equipment if the plan is
partially or fully activated.
(2) Any remaining businesses within the Primary Zone will be requested
to close, if ordered by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre.
(3) The Emergency Control Group will take whatever actions are required to
accomplish steps (1) and (2) within existing law.
9.2.3 Traffic & Entry Control
Traffic Control is implemented in three stages using the Traffic Control Plan
developed jointly by the Ontario Provincial Police, Ministry of Transportation
Ontario and the Municipality of Kincardine:
(a) This plan shall include provisions for preventing traffic on the
main evacuation routes from entering the Primary Zone
whenever Stage 2 of the plan is put into effect.
(b) Such through traffic shall be diverted around the Primary Zone
via a pre- designated diversion route.
(c) Entry to emergency workers (who have tasks in the zone) shall
be permitted on these routes.
(d) If main traffic routes are likely to remain closed for an extended
period, the Joint Traffic Control Centre, under the guidance of
the PEOC, shall make alternative routing arrangements. Prior
planning for this eventuality will minimize the disruption created
by such closures.
Joint Traffic Control Plan
A Joint Traffic Control Plan shall be developed for the Primary Zone as
well as the main roads entering it. During an emergency, the Joint
Traffic Control Centre shall be responsible for implementing the Joint
Traffic Control Plan.
The traffic control plan shall be designed to allow implementation in
three incremental stages:
(a) Stage 1 . Automatically initiated as soon as the traffic control plan
is activated. The aim in this stage shall be to keep traffic flowing
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smoothly on the main evacuation routes and, to ensure that
these routes remain open.
(b) Stage 2 . Initiated when it appears likely that the emergency may
require evacuations or, when spontaneous evacuations begin to
occur. Traffic shall be prevented from entering the Primary Zone
on the main evacuation routes and shall instead be diverted
around it (local traffic can still enter the Primary Zone on other
routes). However, access should be allowed to emergency
workers who have tasks to perform in the Primary Zone. Stage 1
measures will continue.
(c) Stage 3 . Initiated when it appears that particular sectors are likely
to be evacuated. Additional resources shall be deployed to ensure
that evacuation proceeds smoothly beyond the Primary Zone
boundary. Stages 1 and 2 measures will continue.
4.9.3 The timing and order of sector evacuations will be determined by the
PEOC, in coordination with the JTCC.
4.9.4 The traffic control plan shall provide, where applicable, for the priority
evacuation of any Response Sector(s) (Fig 2.2), if and when ordered.
4.9.5 Operational directives implementing evacuations (or emergency orders
issued in the event of a declared emergency) will be accompanied by
emergency bulletins issued by the PEOC.
9.3 Protective Measures
9.3.1 Evacuation
(i) Evacuation is one of the protective measures considered by
the PEOC in a nuclear emergency.
(ii) The purpose of an evacuation is to prevent or minimize the
exposure of members of the public to the effects of radiation.
(iii) All routes will be utilized to evacuate the Primary Zone.
(iv) Shadow evacuations may occur spontaneously in areas
contiguous to the Primary Zone and thus contribute to the
evacuation time for the Primary Zone.
(a) Contamination
(i) In the event of a delayed emission, evacuees are not
expected to be contaminated and will therefore not require
monitoring and /or decontamination.
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(ii) In the event of an ongoing or imminent emission, evacuees
exposed to the radioactive emission can be expected to have
varying levels of contamination.
(iii) Contamination, where found, would be in the form of loose
particulate on people, their belongings and vehicles.
(iv) Internal contamination may be present in individuals exposed
to a radioactive emission.
(v) In the event of unforeseen circumstances or adverse
conditions, self- decontamination may be the primary means of
decontamination, if required.
(vi) Monitoring and Decontamination facilities will be required for
the evacuating public or, in the event of (v) above, for those
who desire assurance monitoring.
(c) Traffic
(i) During a nuclear emergency, traffic density on major routes
and highways will be significantly increased and therefore,
travel time in all directions will be longer than normal.
(ii) Traffic control will be required to ensure that evacuations can
proceed as smoothly as possible.
(d) Family Reunification Prior to Evacuation
(i) Families will want to reunite and evacuate together, as far as
possible.
(ii) The ability for families to reunite will depend on the time of day
at the onset of the emergency and on the urgency for
evacuations to proceed (i.e. timing of the emission).
(iii) Factors affecting family reunification include workplace
location, school children, residents of hospitals, nursing
homes or other institutions, etc.
(e) Mass Care
(i) The majority of evacuees will make their own arrangements for
care and lodging. Mass care arrangements will be required for
those evacuees without such resources.
(ii) Assurances will be required that evacuees requiring either
publicly or privately provided accommodation, are not
contaminated.
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9.3.2 Directing Evacuations
(a) Evacuations will be directed by Response Sector or groups of
sectors, detailing the boundaries of the evacuation area by readily
identifiable roads /landmarks.
(b) Evacuees who may have been exposed to an emission will be
directed either to proceed to a Monitoring and Decontamination Unit
(MDU) or, if not possible, to self- decontaminate upon reaching the
destination of their choosing. Information on locations for monitoring
shall be provided at the time of the emergency.
(c) Evacuees who are not at risk of being contaminated will be instructed
to leave the Primary Zone and will not be directed to an MDU or to
self- decontaminate.
(d) Evacuees who are not at risk of being contaminated will be .permitted
to evacuate in the direction and to the destination of their choosing,
subject to restrictions (due to weather, traffic conditions etc.)
announced by the PEOC through the Emergency Bulletins.
(e) The smooth and expeditious movement of evacuee traffic is the
responsibility of the traffic control organization set up under the Joint
Traffic Control Plan.
(f) The Joint Traffic Control Centre will monitor the evacuating traffic and
inform the PEOC and the Municipal EOC of any issues impacting the
evacuation.
9.3.3 Evacuation Arrangements
(a) The Municipality of Kincardine and Town of Saugeen Shores Plans
will include arrangements for mass evacuation transportation and/ or
medical transfers.
(b) Medical assistance required during an evacuation is the
responsibility of the emergency medical services and hospitals under
municipal arrangements and should be detailed in the Municipal
Plan.
(c) The Municipality of Kincardine and Town of Saugeen Shores will
include details for the reception and care of evacuees.
(d) Bruce Power will provide details regarding the monitoring and
decontamination of evacuees in its emergency plan and associated
procedures (see 4.7.5).
(e) Emergency plans of the schools in the Primary Zone will provide for
the movement of staff and students to pre- arranged host schools
and, if necessary, to Monitoring and Decontamination Units for prior
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monitoring and decontamination. Evacuated students are the
responsibility of their school staff until collected from the host school
by their guardians /parents.
(f) Emergency plans of institutions (hospitals, nursing homes, and other)
in the Primary Zone should include provisions for the transfer of
staff /residents /patients to an appropriate facility outside the Primary
Zone, with which prior arrangements have been made. Provisions
should also be made to take staff /residents /patients to Monitoring and
Decontamination Units, if necessary.
As it may not be possible or desirable to evacuate some of these
persons, special arrangements shall be made for the care of
staff /residents /patients remaining behind, as identified in the
Municipal Plans.
9.3.4 Bruce Power - Evacuation
Bruce Power prepares its own evacuation plans for non - essential onsite
personnel. During an emergency, the actual evacuation of onsite
personnel will be carried out in consultation with the PEOC. Where time
permits without compromising the safety of station staff (i.e. delayed or
imminent emission), the timing /sequence of such onsite evacuations will
be agreed to in advance with the PEOC.
9.3.5 Monitoring and Decontamination
(a) Bruce Power will resource the Monitoring and Decontamination Units
(MDUs) in the Reception Centres at Kincardine and Port Elgin.
(b) The MDUs will provide both assurance monitoring, for those who
have undertaken self- decontamination, as well as monitoring and
decontamination for those evacuees who either require or desire it
upon evacuating the Primary Zone.
(b) The MOHLTC will develop arrangements, in coordination with Bruce
Power, hospitals, designated municipalities and their public health units, to
track evacuees for the purposes of contamination assessments (internal
and external) and to provide follow up with those affected.
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9.3.6 Municipal Evacuation Procedures /Actions:
If a decision is made to evacuate any sector(s) the Emergency Control
Group will be informed and the order issued by the Provincial Emergency
Operations Centre over public media via the Emergency Information
Centre. If an evacuation is ordered the following actions are required:
1. Each Emergency Control Group member should immediately inform
his or her contacts.
2. The Reception /Evacuation Centre should prepare to receive the
evacuees.
3. Police should monitor evacuation routes.
4. After a suitable time to allow the main flow of evacuees to leave.
5. Police, with the assistance of the Municipality of Kincardine Fire
Department if necessary, will patrol the area to ensure it is cleared if
possible.
6. Road blocks should be established around the evacuated area and
only persons authorized by the Traffic Control Centre allowed to
enter.
Authorized persons would be emergency workers or others
authorized by the Traffic Control Centre /Emergency Worker
Centre.
7. All persons entering the evacuated area must be registered.
Persons other than Bruce Power employees must be processed
through the Emergency Worker Centre and issued dosimetry.
8. All evacuees will be instructed to report to the Reception Evacuee
Centre where they will be registered and monitored for possible
contamination.
9. A record shall be kept of all residents of the Contiguous Zone
and their names shall be checked off when they register. (See
Appendix "O" for resident list)
10. After evacuation takes place, the Emergency Information Centre is
responsible for providing information to evacuees, both collectively
and individually. When it is safe to return to their homes, evacuees
will be informed by Emergency Information Centre via the local
media.
11. The Bruce County Ontario Works representative on the Emergency
Control Group is responsible for arranging transportation for
evacuees, including disabled persons under home care, if required.
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The Emergency Operations Centre will communicate the phone
number for persons requiring transportation, to the Provincial
Emergency Operations Centre for inclusion in the Public Action
Directives. The Public Action Directives issued by the Provincial
Emergency Operations Centre will include the Public Enquiry phone
number for persons requiring transportation to evacuate. Emergency
Information Centre procedures will identify a process for informing
the Reception /Evacuation Centre of transportation requirements.
(b) Bruce Power Site
If Bruce Power finds it necessary to evacuate the Bruce Power site of
non - essential personnel, the Emergency Control Group shall be
informed immediately. The Traffic Control Centre will be informed by
the Emergency Control Group to ensure evacuation flows smoothly.
Any requests for assistance for Bruce Power evacuees or the
evacuation process will be through the Emergency Control Group,
and the Emergency Control Group shall be kept informed of
transportation arrangements.
If it is found necessary to monitor Bruce Power staff off site, this shall
be done at the Emergency Worker Centre. Any alternate
arrangements for off -site monitoring and decontamination of Bruce
Power staff will be discussed with and approved by the Emergency
Control Group.
(c) Prompt Evacuations
In the event that an evacuation is necessary in any sector prior to the
Reception /Evacuation Centre being established, Municipal staff will
be informed directly by the Community Emergency Management
Coordinator.
These staff will immediately proceed to the Reception Evacuation
Centre, ensure it is either cleared, or opened, depending on the time
of day, greet evacuees and direct them to a waiting area to await the
arrival of Bruce County Ontario Works Reception /Evacuation Centre
staff.
(d) Secondary Zone Evacuations
The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre will coordinate any
evacuations that are required in the Secondary Zone with the
appropriate municipality.
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9.3.7 Sheltering
In the case of an imminent emission, the operational directive to shelter
(or, in the event of a declared emergency, advice that such orders have
been made) shall be issued via an Emergency Bulletin at least 4 hours
before the emission is expected to commence.
In the case of an ongoing emission, all sectors adjacent to sectors
requiring evacuation should be advised via operational directive to
shelter (or, in the event of a declared emergency, advise that such
orders have been made).
Entry Control will be established for all sectors under a sheltering order.
9.3.8 Thyroid Blocking
The decision to issue an operational directive for thyroid blocking will be made by the
Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC), in coordination with the PEOC.
Details regarding thyroid blocking are provided in the MOHLTC's Radiation Health
Response Plan.
It is the responsibility of Bruce Power to procure adequate quantities of Potassium Iodide
(KI) tablets for the Primary Zone and Secondary Zone population (PNERP Master Plan,
Appendix 13 to Annex I and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission REGDOC- 2.10.1.
2.10)
The Municipality of Kincardine shall detail in the plan the means by which they will
facilitate:
(a) Availability of KI tablets for emergency centres (Emergency Worker, Reception
and Evacuee Centres and MDUs
(b)Availability of KI tablets for any members of the Primary Zone and Secondary
Zone population who may wish to possess a supply.
Other operational responsibilities regarding Thyroid Blocking (stocking, distribution and
administration) are prescribed in the Radiation Health Response Plan, as prepared by
MOHLTC.
The decision to implement the administration of KI tablets will be taken by the Chief
Medical Officer of Health.
In the unlikely event of a serious accident at a nuclear station, radioactive material may
escape, including radioactive iodine. If radioiodines are inhaled, they are absorbed by
the thyroid gland. Thyroid blocking is the prevention or reduction of radioiodine
absorption by the thyroid gland through the ingestion of a stable iodine compound,
potassium iodide (KI) tablets.
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KI Tablets are stored at the Kincardine E.O.C. and will be transported to the Saugeen
Shores Emergency Worker, Reception and Evacuee Centres and MDUs
Potassium Iodide (KI) tablets pre- distribution has been completed for the residents,
businesses and institutions who may wish to possess (KI) tablets in the Contiguous Zone
(3km) and Primary Zone (10km), together with instructions on the proper administration.
Particular consideration to sensitive populations such as children and pregnant women
has been addressed with information sheets within the KI tablet packaging.
An annual update through the Municipality of Kincardine treasury Department of
properties in the Primary Zones to ensure new residents are supplied with KI tablets and
information in the use.
Potassium Iodide (KI) tablets for those residents in Secondary Zone (50 km) who may
wish to possess KI tablets can be obtained through designated local pharmacies.
Particular consideration to sensitive populations such as children and pregnant women
has been addressed with information sheets within the KI tablet packaging.
A sufficient quantity of KI tablets have been pre- stocked within the secondary zone and is
available to members of the public placed in accessible strategic locations in the event of'
severe weather at the following locations: fire halls, schools and pharmacies.
Public education on KI tablets and public emergency preparedness information will be
distributed in hard copy annually to every residence, business and institution within the
Primary and Secondary zone, and posted on the Bruce Power, Municipality of Kincardine
and OFMEMO websites.
Ki tablets pre distributed in 2015 will expire in 2025.
Included information on:
public alerting
how they will be notified or informed on what to do
sheltering -in -place instructions
evacuation orders
how /when to take KI tablets, and where to get them if not pre- distributed
contact details for where to obtain additional information, such as websites and social
media sites
If the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre requires that evacuees be issued KI
tablets, they will inform the Municipal Emergency Control Group, who will immediately
inform the Reception /Evacuation Centre Manager by phone and Fax. A member of the
Bruce Grey Owen -Sound Health Unit will be dispatched to the Registration & Enquiry
desk at the Reception /Evacuation Centre to administer the tablets to all evacuees
registering at the desk and any other evacuees who have previously registered.
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9.4 Ingestion Control Measures
Before an emission commences, appropriate ingestion control measures will be
directed as a precaution within and, if necessary, adjacent to the Primary
Zone.
If general province -wide monitoring indicates the need, appropriate ingestion
control measures will be considered in areas known or suspected to be
contaminated.
Based on the data produced by ground monitoring, additional ingestion control
measures will be considered, where necessary, while the original precautionary
measures may be lifted where appropriate.
The Province may impose restrictions on livestock and food production by making
appropriate announcements over the media. These restriction measures are as
follows:
- clearing milk storage,
- banning consumption of food and water which has been exposed outdoors, or
meat or dairy products,
- sheltering animals.
If this occurs, or appears as though it may occur, an agricultural assistance
coordinator appointed by the Emergency Control Group, may be assigned to
coordinate information and assistance to farmers. This coordinator will work with
the Public Enquiry section of the Emergency Information Centre and the
Emergency Control Group.
9.5 Venting of Containment for a Delayed Emission
The holdup within the station containment structure (e.g. vacuum building) of
any radioactive material released from damaged fuel would create the
possibility of venting such contained radioactivity in a controlled manner and in
a safe direction, i.e., over the lake (refer to PNERP Master Plan, Annex G) .
Bruce Power shall include, in each hourly report to the PEOC, an estimate of
the time at which the vacuum building pressure would reach the minimum
level at which the filtered air discharge system (FADS) can be operated.
The time interval between the occurrence of the accident and containment
pressure reaching this minimum level will depend on the condition and
behaviour of the containment system. With no impairment to containment, this
time interval is expected to be about 2 1 /2 days (an impaired containment could
significantly reduce that time).
The PEOC should consider, in consultation with Bruce Power, the CNSC, and
the Municipality of Kincardine, whether venting according to the considerations
in the PNERP Master Plan, Annex G, would be feasible and /or advisable.
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Detailed procedures for such decision - making should be developed in
consultation with the above agencies and incorporated in the PEOC procedures
for the Scientific, Operations and Command Sections, as appropriate.
In the event it becomes necessary to release radioactive material (venting) it shall
be done in a controlled manner when favourable weather conditions exist. If
possible, venting will occur when the wind direction is towards the lake, at a brisk
rate.
If venting will occur, the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre will issue the
following "standby for venting" message to the Emergency Control Group and
others:
"Radioactive material contained within Bruce Power site may be vented out over
Lake Huron at (time) Recipients of this message should adopt
appropriate standby measures."
This message should be forwarded to all Emergency Control Group contacts by
Emergency Control Group staff. Once venting occurs, the Provincial Emergency
Operations Centre will issue progress reports and survey results at 1/2 hourly
intervals to the Emergency Control Group.
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Chapter 10 - Emergency Operations — Recovery Phase
10.1 Introduction
The Recovery Phase of the emergency occurs when it is clear that conditions
within the damaged reactor are stabilized, and there is no possibility of any further
abnormal releases to the environment. The Provincial Emergency Operations
Centre will decide and direct the transition to Recovery Phase after appropriate
consultation, and will specify a formal date and time...
Recovery Phase is the period when the long -term effects of the emergency are
dealt with, and the situation is restored to as close to normal as possible. To do
this, the emergency zones are re- defined, and the emergency organization is
changed somewhat to reflect the changed roles and tasks.
10.2 Transition to the Recovery Phase
10.2.1 Criteria
The PEOC can end the Response Phase of the emergency at any time
after both the following conditions are met:
(a)The nuclear reactor that had the accident is in a guaranteed
shutdown state.
(b) No further controlled or uncontrolled emissions at significant levels
are anticipated. Generally, emissions shall be considered below a
significant level if:
(i) They do not warrant the taking of any exposure control
protective measures, and
(ii) They do not adversely affect public safety.
10.3 Recovery Phase - Emergency Management Organization
In the Recovery Phase the Municipal Emergency Management function will be
somewhat scaled down, and altered slightly to accommodate the different
requirements of the restoration phase.
10.3.1 Emergency Control Group
The Emergency Operations Centre will establish the following.
ACTIVITY
RESPONSIBILITY
1.
Overall Emergency Management &
Head, Emergency Control Group, Chief
Organization, coordination with other
Administrative Officer
municipalities
2.
1 Traffic Control & Security
Ontario Provincial Police (with Ministry of
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ACTIVITY
RESPONSIBILITY
Transportation Ontario)
3.
Restoration
Public Works Manager
4.
Radiation Protection &
Decontamination
Bruce Power
5.
Ingestion Control
Grey Bruce Health Unit
6.
County & Provincial Liaison and
Support for Provincial Staff
Provincial Emergency Operations Centre
7.
Financial Services & Administration
Chief Administrative Officer - Municipality of
Kincardine
Treasurer — Municipality of Kincardine
Provincial Ministries are responsible for providing their own working
space and accommodations.
10.3.2 Evacuee Assistance Centre
An Evacuee Assistance Centre will be established by Bruce County Ontario
Works. The functions to be performed at this Centre are as follows:
1. Provide information to evacuees; personal, written and in the form of Town
Hall style meetings. The Emergency Information Centre is responsible for
providing information and organizing and conducting these Town Hall style
meetings.
2. Provide counselling services to evacuees and others (Health Unit staff).
3. Monitoring and referral of evacuees and others who may wish to be
monitored and receive information on radiation exposure (Health Unit with
assistance from Bruce Power).
4. Provide financial assistance, and alternate housing or accommodation for
evacuees (Bruce County Ontario Works)
5. Follow up on contaminated and exposed residents.
10.4 Emergency Information Centre
The aim of emergency information is to provide to the public and to the media,
timely and accurate information on the emergency, the measures being taken to
deal with it and action to be taken by the public.
Each jurisdiction (Province, Bruce Power and the local Municipality) is responsible
for providing emergency information related to their respective operations. Every
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effort will be made to ensure that the information being developed and issued is
coordinated and consistent.
The Provincially- operated EIS (Emergency Information Section), through their
operating procedures, coordinates the emergency information sent to the media
for any type of off -site response due to a nuclear emergency.
In the Municipality of Kincardine the Emergency Information Officer (EIO) will
receive direction from the Emergency Control Group and oversee the emergency
communications in conjunction Emergency Information Centre staff and Bruce
Power media representatives.
The Kincardine Emergency Information Centre will remain set up and functional for
as long as the emergency is in place.
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FIGURE 10.1
RECOVERY PHASE MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION
Underline Denotes
Control Point
PROVINCIAL EMERGENCY
OPERATIONS CENTRE
"{Nuclear Emergency)
MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY
OPERATIONS CENTRE
MUNICIPA RECEPTION
C OVERNMFrdI EVACUEE
ASSISTANCE
• FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE &
SPECIAL SERVICES
• COUNSELLING
IVIt t 1 IdCY
WON RADIATION
MONITORING &
REFERRAL
LONG TERM
HOUSING &
ACCOMODATION
w VOLUNTEER
TRAFFIC CONTROL
CENTRE
EMERGENCY
INFORMATION
CENTRE
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11.4 Sector Safety Status
At the commencement of an emergency resulting in the activation of this plan,
the Response Sectors in the Primary Zone will be assumed to carry the
following safety status, based on the category of the notification initiated by
Bruce Power:
(a) ONSITE EMERGENCY Notification with an ONGOING EMISSION
• Sectors 1 and 7 - ORANGE
• All other sectors - GREEN
(b) GENERAL EMERGENCY Notification with an ONGOING EMISSION
• Sectors 1 and 7 - RED
• Sectors 2,3, and 8 - ORANGE
• All other sectors - GREEN
(c) All Other Cases - If there is no ongoing emission, the sector
safety status for All Sectors will be GREEN and will remain GREEN
until an emission commences.
As soon as relevant data is available, the PEOC will reassign safety status to all
the sectors and will update them periodically.
During the course of an emission over the land areas of the Primary Zone this
updating will be done on an hourly basis. The safety status of sectors should
be promptly communicated by the PEOC to all concerned.
It is the responsibility of each organization with emergency workers operating
or required to operate in the Primary Zone to ensure that they are kept
apprised of the latest /current safety status of Response Sectors.
The Municipal Plan shall provide for the setting up of Emergency Worker
Centres (EWCs), as appropriate refers).
Bruce Power is responsible for the monitoring and decontamination aspect of
EWCs, the relevant details of which will be provided in their plans /procedures.
11.5 Radiation Protection of Emergency Workers
Emergency workers who need to enter a sector assigned a safety status other
than GREEN should first report to an EWC, where they will be provided with
personal monitoring devices and briefed on the precautions they should
observe and any maximum time limit on their stay in the sector.
If an emission is ongoing, emergency services (police, fire and ambulance)
who are required to operate in the Contiguous Zone (before the EWC is
functioning) should carry and use the following equipment:
(i) Dosimetry
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(ii) Stable iodine tablets (one tablet to be ingested prior to entering a RED
sector. See Dose Rate table below in the Emergency Worker Safety
guidelines for Assigning Sector Safety Status in a Nuclear Emergency).
A card listing the default safety status of sectors and the precautions to
be taken for each safety status.
Municipal Plans shall detail how these emergency services will obtain
these items, appropriately store them, and maintain such equipment
so that it is readily available when needed. Bruce Power is to provide
assistance in obtaining and maintaining (i) and (ii) above.
The following procedures will apply to Emergency Workers.
If the Plan is partially or fully activated:
All Ontario Provincial Police Officers and Ambulance staff currently on duty
shift in the Walkerton /Kincardine Area will be dispatched to the Emergency
Worker Centre to be issued safety equipment. Any Tiverton Fire Station staff
required to respond to a fire or other emergency within the 10 km zone will
pick up safety equipment upon being dispatched from the Tiverton Fire
Station.
2. Safety equipment is defined as:
TLD Badge
DRDs (one each of 0 -500 mrem and 0 -5 Rem, or personal electronic
dosimeters)
- KI Tablets
- Respirators
- Tyvek Coveralls
- Emergency Information Cards
3. If any sector or sectors are declared "Orange" or "Red ", entry control will be
established with one entry control point only. (located in Traffic Control Plan)
A record shall be kept of all personnel entering and leaving the sector(s).
4. Dose control procedures will be established by the Emergency Worker Centre
to ensure unqualified persons or pregnant females are not exposed, and /or to
ensure maximum permissible limits are not exceeded, and that Emergency
Worker Precautionary Measures as identified in the Provincial Nuclear
Emergency Response Plan are complied with.
5. All vehicles and personnel leaving an "Orange" or "Red" sector will be directed
to the Emergency Worker Centre for monitoring, decontamination if necessary,
and dose assessment.
6. A qualified escort will be provided by the Emergency Worker Centre for any
emergency worker entering a "Red" sector.
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7. If it is established that vehicles or personnel are being contaminated,
measures shall be taken to ensure that contamination is contained at the entry
control point to the extent possible. This may include the use of pool vehicles
whose use is restricted to the controlled sector(s).
Figure 11. 1
EMERGENCY WORKER SAFETY
GUIDELINES FOR ASSIGNING SECTOR SAFETY STATUS
IN A NUCLEAR EMERGENCY
SAFETY
STATUS
PROJECTED
DOSE RATE*
RED
> 5 mSv (0.5 rem) per hour
RANGE
> Background to 5 mSv (0.5 rem) per hour
GREEN
<_ Background
* This projection shall be made for the period for which the Safety Status is to remain valid.
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EMERGENCY WORKER SAFETY
FOR A NUCLEAR EMERGENCY
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONARY
STATUS
MEASURES
RED
(1)
Emergency workers shall report to the Emergency Worker Centre (EWC) before
entering the sector.
(2)
They shall enter the sector accompanied by a qualified escort provided by the nuclear
installation and shall carry personal monitoring devices. They shall observe any
precautions prescribed by the EWC.
(3)
Dosimeters should be checked every 30 minutes. Workers shall exit from the sector if
the reading reaches 40 mSv (4 rem), or any lower personal limit prescribed by the EWC.
(4)
If duties permit, workers shall remain under shelter or inside a vehicle. If working
outside, workers should wear an outer garment such as a plastic raincoat.
(5)
Stay in the sector shall be limited to one hour, or the time prescribed by the EWC.
(6)
On leaving the sector, emergency workers shall again report to the EWC.
(7)
Pregnant workers shall not enter the sector.
ORANGE
(1)
Emergency workers shall report to the Emergency Worker Centre (EWC) before entering
the sector.
(2)
Emergency workers shall carry personal monitoring devices and shall observe any
precautions prescribed by the EWC.
(3)
Dosimeters should be checked every hour. Workers shall exit from the sector if the
reading reaches 40 mSv (4rem), or any lower personal limit prescribed by the EWC.
(4)
If duties permit, workers shall remain under shelter or inside a vehicle. If working
outside, workers should wear an outer garment such as a plastic raincoat.
(5)
Stay in the sector shall be limited to 4 hours, or the time prescribed by the EWC.
(6)
On leaving the sector, emergency workers shall again report to the EWC.
(7)
Pregnant workers shall not enter the sector.
GREEN
No
precautions necessary. No limit on stay period.
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Chapter 12 - Training and Education
12.1 Training
12.1.1 The Municipality of Kincardine Community Emergency Management
Coordinator (CEMC) provides generic staff training programs to staff and
agency emergency personnel on an ongoing basis. Topics provide a level
of understanding about upcoming exercises and training events or just
provide general information on the Nuclear Emergency Response Plan or
nuclear awareness.
12.1.2 All Emergency Control Group members and support staff are providing with
training to ensure that they have a general knowledge of the PNERP
(Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan), the Municipality of
Kincardine Emergency Response Plan and are trained to carry out their
specific responsibilities under the PNERP and other specific plans and
implementing procedures.
12.1.3 Staff training may be achieved through all or any of the following activities at
the discretion of the Community Emergency Management Coordinator.
This may include the following:
1. Staff attending internal or external training sessions on appropriate plans
and procedures covering their assigned responsibilities under the plans
2. Staff attending specific training prior to exercises or drills
3. Staff may also be provided generic professional development opportunities
such as Basic Emergency Management (BEM) and the IMS courses.
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Chapter 13 - Exercises and Drills
13.1 General
13.1.1 The Municipality of Kincardine offers an ongoing program of exercises and
drills. Each year, exercises and drills are planned and undertaken to test
various components of the Municipality of Kincardine emergency
management program and to assist with legislative compliance. Exercises
and drills are designed to test things including:
1. Specific emergency plans (Nuclear and conventional)
2. Nuclear emergency centre set -up /operational procedures
(Reception /Evacuation Centre, Emergency Worker Centre)
3. Notification procedures
4. Emergency Management Structure (Emergency Control Group)
5. Emergency Information Centre (EIC)
6. Joint Traffic Control Centre (JTCC)
7. Interfacing with Community and Provincial agencies and NGO's
The Municipality of Kincardine may office assistance to County staff,
neighbouring municipalities, volunteers and community agencies to assist in
their understanding of this plan.
13.1.2 To ensure each department or agency maintains a high level of readiness,
departments or agencies with responsibilities under the plans shall be
encouraged to take every practical opportunity to participate in exercises
and drills.
13.2 Testing the Plan
13.2.1 Testing this Plan or other supporting plans is an effective hands -on method
of training staff. The Municipality of Kincardine tests its plans regularly to
training Municipal and agency staff.
The following components of the emergency plan may be tested as
indicated below:
Review /Exercise
Participation
Fre uenc
Plan Familiarization
Emergency Control Group
Annually
Support Staff
External Organizations
MEOC Set -up
Emergency Control Group
Annually
Simulation Exercise
Support Staff
Volunteers & Agencies
County Level Exercises
Emergency Control Group
3 -5 years
Support Staff
County & LT Municipalities
County Emergency Services
Volunteers & Agencies
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Chapter 14 - Public Education & Awareness
14.1 General
14.1.1 Public awareness is an important component of the Emergency
Management Program put in place so that the general public will know what
to expect before, during and after an emergency event.
14.1.2 The Municipality of Kincardine through it Community Emergency
Management Coordinator has an obligation to protect the residents of the
Municipality through the implementation of an Emergency Management
Program that includes the provision of public education and awareness.
14.1.3 All municipalities in Ontario are legislated to provide a public education and
awareness component as part of their Emergency Management Program
under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O., 1990.
14.2 Responsibilities
14.2.1 As part of the Emergency Management Program under the Emergency
Management and Civil Protection Act, the Municipality of Kincardine has a
public education and awareness program that covers the following
information but is not limited to:
1. Nuclear Emergency Plans and response procedures
2. Nuclear Public Alerting and evacuation procedures
3. General Emergency Preparedness
4. Personal Emergency Preparedness
14.3 Public Education & Awareness Delivery Methods
14.3.1 The public awareness information program provided might include:
1. Brochures
2. USB /Compact discs
3. Emergency news releases / media articles
4. Municipal /County /Provincial web sites
5. Community Displays
6. Public Presentations
14.3.2 The Municipality of Kincardine publicizes emergency exercises and events
when possible through local media and on the web site.
The CEMC responds to e-mail and telephone requests for information from
the general public on emergency preparedness.
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