FEMA To Evaluate Readiness Of Virginia 

Emergency preparedness exercise scheduled for North Anna Power Station

Release Date: July 15, 2010
Release Number: R3-10-006

PHILADELPHIA -- The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency will evaluate a Biennial Emergency Preparedness Exercise at the North Anna Power Station.  The week-long exercise, which will begin on July 19, will test the ability of the Commonwealth of Virginia to respond to an emergency at the nuclear facility.

These drills are held every other year to test government’s ability to protect public health and safety.  FEMA will evaluate state and local emergency response capabilities within the 10-mile emergency-planning zone of the nuclear facility.

Within 90 days, FEMA will send its evaluation to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for use in licensing decisions.  The final report will be available to the public about 120 days after the exercise.

FEMA will present preliminary findings of the exercise in a public meeting at 11:00 a.m. on July 23, at the Richmond Marriott West, 4240 Dominion Boulevard, Glen Allen, Va. 23060.  Speakers include representatives from FEMA, NRC, and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards. FEMA Region III’s jurisdiction includes Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.  Stay informed of FEMA’s activities online: videos and podcasts available at www.fema.gov/medialibrary and www.youtube.com/fema.   Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/femaregion3.

Last Modified: Thursday, 15-Jul-2010 11:06:51