1. CRCPD: Reducing and Responding to the Threat Ruth E. McBurney, CHP Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors

2. Outline Who is CRCPD? Activities related to homeland security Increased security at facilities State radiological emergency response guidance and databases Radiological Dispersion Device (“Dirty Bomb”) Response Handbook Source Control and Threat Reduction Project How we can assist local first responders in radiation detection and response

3. Who is CRCPD? Non-profit organization established to: provide a common forum for the exchange of information among state and local radiation control programs provide a mechanism for states to communicate with the federal government on radiation protection issues.

4. CRCPD’s Mission To promote consistency in addressing and resolving radiation protection issues. To encourage high standards of quality in radiation protection programs. To provide leadership in radiation safety and education.

5. Major Types of Membership Director Members State & local radiation control program directors Associate Members Staff of radiation control programs in the U.S. Affiliate Members Anyone having an interest in CRCPD and radiation protection

6. Organizational Chart Membership Board of Directors Radiation Advisory OED SSR Council Healing Arts Council Environmental Nuclear Council Homeland Security/ Emergency Response Council General Council

7. Homeland Security/ Emergency Response Activities National Monitoring System for assessing environmental radiation levels Fostering partnerships and developing operational guides to support emergency preparedness and response Emergency scenario preparation Models and Tools for Response to RDD/IND Emergency response planning

8. HS-5 CHAIR Adela Salame-Alfie, Ph.D. MEMBERS Frieda Fisher-Tyler, CIH (DE) Patricia Gardner (NJ) Aubrey Godwin, CHP (AZ) Kathleen (Cass) Kaufman (CA) Marinea Mehrhoff (IA) Kathleen McAllister (MA) ADVISORS Karen Beckley (NV) Cynthia Costello, CHP (NY) Don Dale (LANL, NM) Robert Greger, CHP (CA) Margaret Henderson (TX) Robert Gallaghar (MA) Debra McBaugh (WA) Victor Anderson (CA) Interactive Working Group Resources: Frieda Fisher-Tyler, HS-EI chair 05/05 Debra McBaugh, HS-3 chair 05/05 Kim Steves, HS-4 chair 05/05 Resources CDC Robert Whitcomb EPA Bonnie Gitlin FEMA John Dixon

9. WHAT IS HS-5? Part of the Homeland Security - Emerging Issues (HS-EI) Workgroup Original Charter: k To develop an “RDD Flowchart with contact information” and a “Companion Handbook”

10. TARGET AUDIENCE First Responders with various degrees of radiological experience (from none to advanced)

11. INSERT PICTURE OF CARD FIRST PRODUCT: THE RDD POCKET GUIDE

12. FLOWCHART OF ACTIONS Remember … Saving Lives is a Priority!

14. Guidelines for RDD Response

16. THE RDD HANDBOOK

17. Companion to the RDD pocket guide Developed by the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (CRCPD) HS-5 Task Force Developed for state and local responders who may be called upon to respond to a radiological dispersal device or “dirty bomb” Training and Reference tool for Responders What is the RDD Handbook?

18. Focuses on the first 12 hours Assumes local/state responders will be available within 12 hours (Usually only a “phone call” away)

19. Ability to deal with radiological incidents at the local and state level varies across the country Some states/localities have very advanced plans (especially those that have nuclear power plants) to deal with radiological emergencies, while others do not Why did we put it together?

20. What is the purpose of the Handbook? Provide a training and reference tool for responders Also to be used by local and state response officials “Responders” include Fire, EMS, Police, HAZMAT EMTs and Hospital staff may use it as a guide for response activities

21. Highlights of the Handbook Flowchart Definition of Radiation Zones aka the “Bull’s Eye” Suggested Activities for each zone Turn back exposure rates Decontamination Guidelines Conducting Radiation Surveys Forms Contacts (Local/State/Federal)

22. The Flowchart Quick reference Lists minimum activities that must take place for appropriate response Jogs responder’s memory Includes rules of thumb

23. FLOWCHART OF ACTIONS Remember … Saving Lives is a Priority!

24. Establish Incident Command Radiation Detected or Suspected? Follow established protocols NO YES The Flowchart

25. Control scene Establish “safe area” Rescue Injured Contact Local/State Radiation Control Program YES

26. Control scene Establish “safe area” If feasible record contact information of uninjured victims at the scene Offer onsite monitoring and decontamination or Release and issue procedure for home decontamination SEND HOME The Flowchart

27. Rescue Injured Start triage and rapid treatment Life threatening? Contaminated? Treat without regard for contamination Transport to hospital Decontaminate Register and release for medical treatment NO YES REMEMBER SAVING LIVES IS A PRIORITY

28. The Flowchart Contact Local/State Radiation Control Program In Tennessee 24-Hour #: 615/741-0001 Measure radiation levels (alpha, beta,gamma, neutrons) Set up and verify radiation boundaries Verify/redefine contaminated area Establish dose guidelines and dosimetry Identify radioisotopes Assist in monitoring and decontamination of victims (including first responders) Provide support to medical personnel Provide support to Public Information Officer

29. Rules of Thumb For outdoor explosions, most of the airborne radioactive dust will have settled to the ground within about 10 minutes In the absence of any other information, evacuate to 500 meters (1650 ft) from the detonation site in all directions Check batteries and turn on your radiation detection instrument prior to arriving at the incident scene You may not be able to perform decontamination onsite if a large number of people are affected Removing outer clothing can eliminate the majority of contamination For large incidents, it is not necessary to retain runoff

30. Other Procedures in Handbook Establishment of Incident Command Radiation measurement when radiation is detected or suspected Personal dosimeter use, units, and calibration Controlling the scene Establishing “safe” areas and boundaries or “decision points”

32. Other Guidelines Rescuing the Injured Decontamination Surveying for Contamination Instructions to Workers Forms and Handouts Appendices

33. FLOW CHART (FULL SIZE) OVERVIEW OF THE TYPES OF RADIATION PRIMER ON RADIATION MEASUREMENT HOW TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN ALPHA, BETA AND GAMMA RADIATION USING A PANCAKE GM SURVEY METER EXPOSURE VS. CONTAMINATION GUIDANCE FOR ASSESSING INTERNAL CONTAMINATION HEALTH EFFECTS OF RADIATION EXPOSURE ACCUTE RADIATION SYNDROME RADIATION CONTROL PROGRAM CONTACTS FEDERAL RADIATION CONTROL PROGRAM CONTACTS INTERNET SITES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS GLOSSARY

34. Does NOT apply to all situations that may be encountered by responders but Many of the concepts can be applied to other radiation incidents Does NOT include description of incident command or law enforcement activities but Assumes that all responders are familiar with ICS Does NOT include response to an IND The RDD Handbook

35. The Source Collection and Threat Reduction Program (SCATR) To reduce the threat of commercial radioactive materials Discrete sealed sources In storage and/or unwanted Could be abandoned or diverted for misuse Five-year cooperative agreement with DOE

36. SCATR Program Objectives  Identify users/licensees and others with unwanted sources of radiation in storage  Collect data on sources and disposition  Prioritize collection campaigns  Ensure appropriate collection and disposition of identified sources of radiation  Disseminate information on lessons learned

37. SCATR Program Tasks Outreach to user groups and industry Outreach to States and users/licensees Coordinate with Offsite Source Recovery Project at LANL to address all situations and collect data Prioritize collection campaigns

38. SCATR Program Tasks (continued) Ensure appropriate collection and disposition Continue CRCPD National Orphan Source Program, “adoption agency,” and identification of low-cost disposition options Work with States and LLW compacts to identify requirements and options Disseminate lessons learned through conferences, journals, etc.

39. Other Planned Activities in Emergency Response/Homeland Security Continue with orphan source recovery (cooperative effort with NRC) RDD roundtable with Centers for Disease Control Strengthen communication among state agencies, hospital/medical groups regarding emergency preparedness Encourage use of CDC guidance documents Database of resources for emergency response Involvement in activities for source detection at DHS Domestic Nuclear Detection Office Involvement in Nuclear Government Coordinating Council (interagency group working on preparedness and prevention)

40. In Summary CRCPD is active on several fronts Medical, industrial, and environmental radiation: tools to assist regulatory agencies Emergency Planning Homeland Security CRCPD is a resource for unwanted sources CRCPD is a resource for radiological emergency preparedness and response