The La Salle County Emergency Management Agency has completed a federally evaluated emergency preparedness exercise
The exercise is designed to test the county’s ability to protect the public in the event of an emergency at the LaSalle Nuclear Generating Station
The exercise, evaluated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), assessed numerous emergency response capabilities including emergency communications, protective action decision-making, and public alert and warning
“This exercise reflects the tremendous commitment, professionalism, and teamwork demonstrated by our local responders and partner agencies,” said Fred Moore, director of the La Salle County Emergency Management Agency
“Successfully demonstrating reasonable assurance under FEMA’s Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program means our community can be confident that the plans, training, and rer occur,” Moore said. “While we hope these plans are never needed, exercising them regularly ensures we remain prepared for even the most complex incidents.”
The completion of the exercise demonstrates that La Salle County and its emergency response partners continue to maintain the capabilities necessary to protect the health and safety of residents living within the Emergency Planning Zone surrounding the nuclear generating station
As part of FEMA’s Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program, evaluated jurisdictions must demonstrate they are capable of providing reasonable assurance that appropriate protective measures can and will be implemented to safeguard the public in the event of a radiological emergency. FEMA’s evaluation process is designed to verify that emergency plans, procedures, personnel, facilities, equipment, and training meet federal standards and can be effectively implemented when needed
