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LHD Rad Response Template
Overview
Previously provided “Empire County” All-Hazards Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan
Radiological Response was not included in this plan.
DOH is Planning to Deliver: Updated Empire County Plan Template ... to
include Template for Rad Response Annex Guidance for Implementation Review Tool
Format
Brief discussion in main plan template. Primarily direct to Annex.
Annex has a brief procedure consisting two parts
1. General Planning & Preparedness
2. Response Actions
Supporting information is sorted into Appendices
Principles and Actions for LHD Radiological Response
As an aid for balancing the priorities of the many stakeholders involved, key response principles and actions were developed to ensure uniform decision making during template development.
Depending on the specific LHD's role and capabilities, some actions may be taken by other organizations in their specific incident response plans.
Principles of Radiological Response
A key resource for implementing this response annex is the New York State Department of Health's Bureau of Environmental Radiation (BERP), which is the state’s lead agency for radiological emergency response.
Fear of radiation is high, perhaps higher than with other hazardous materials.
The first priority is to save lives: respond to and treat the injured first.
Principles of Radiological Response
Initial population protective actions and monitoring activities should focus on preventing acute radiation health effects.
Contamination with radioactive materials is not immediately life-threatening.
Radiological decontamination recommendations differ from those for chemical agents.
Principles of Radiological Response
Scalability and flexibility are an important part of the planning process.
Law enforcement agencies will be involved in response to a radiological terrorism incident.
First responders and local officials may not be aware initially that a radiation incident has occurred.
LHD Response Actions
1 - Liaison with NYSDOH Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection (BERP)
2 - Ensure Provision of Health and Medical Services
3 - Contribute to Worker Health and Safety
4 - Ensure Emergency Shelters are Safe and Services are Accessible to Special Populations
LHD Response Actions
5 - Coordinate Biological/Environmental Sampling
6 - Ensure Environmental Health
7 - Conduct Population Monitoring
8 - Develop Health Messages
Supporting AppendicesA - List of References Used in Plan DevelopmentB - Useful WebsitesC - Community Reception Center ProcedureD - RAD-320: Radiological Emergencies (From NYSDOH
Environmental Health Manual)E - Contact & Qualification ListsF - Resource ListsG - Glossary of TermsH - Public CommunicationsI - Radiation Dose Records for County Workers and
VolunteersJ - Responder Protective ActionsK - Public Protective ActionsL - ChecklistsM - Medical Aspects of Radiological Incidents
Appendix C
Most extensive Appendix is the CRC Procedure
Based on CDC Model
Very similar to CRC procedure used during Empire '09
ICS Management Structure for CRC
Issues Being Worked
• Template being developed without integration with a County-wide radiological response framework. Such a framework is to be developed by NYSOEM.
• Many reviewers do not have a common view of the scope of the document due to divergent viewpoints of the abilities, capabilities and responsibilities of the LHDs during a radiological emergency.
Questions or Feedback?
Anthony R. DeAngelo, CHP
Associate Radiological Health Specialist
NYSDOH-BERP
518-402-7556