Nuclear Emergency Protection Measures and Standards: Outline of Evacuation Exit Inspections in Japan

Tsujiguchi, Takakiyo; Itaki, Chieko; Kitaya, Taichi; Shiroma, Yoshitaka; Kashiwakura, Ikuo

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“…of resident evacuation is generally followed during largescale evacuation drills that help to train actual inhabitants in appropriate evacuation practices, 1,23,24) persons involved in nuclear disaster response can learn about it through desk study based on the contents introduced by this paper. Professionals in Table 1 and Fig.…”

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“…* 1 Hirosaki University Graduate School of Health Sciences; 66-1 Honcho, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori, Japan. possible, 2) Outline of the inspection: the response when residents, and 3) Equipment and materials: We discussed how we would think about and arrange the equipment and staff necessary for implementing EEI and the layout of the venue.…”

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“…The Japan's nuclear disaster response system has undergone major changes triggered by the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant (FDNPP) accident. [1][2][3] Due to the FDNPP accident in 2011, the Nuclear Emergency Response Guidelines were revised in 2015, and reviews of the command system of the medical institutions, resident evacuation plans, and systemization of human resource development are now underway. Among these, the residential evacuation plans and contamination inspection at the time of nuclear disaster were systematically changed.…”

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“…Among these, the residential evacuation plans and contamination inspection at the time of nuclear disaster were systematically changed. 1,4,5) The Nuclear Emergency Response Guidelines released by the Nuclear Regulatory Authority Japan mandate radiation protection measures should be implemented for evacuees in case of nuclear disaster (Evacuation Exit Inspection: EEI)". 1,4,5) Manuals about EEI have also been published.…”

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“…1,4,5) The Nuclear Emergency Response Guidelines released by the Nuclear Regulatory Authority Japan mandate radiation protection measures should be implemented for evacuees in case of nuclear disaster (Evacuation Exit Inspection: EEI)". 1,4,5) Manuals about EEI have also been published. 5) The EEI was proposed after the FDNPP accident, but, currently, few educators are familiar with the processes and/or principles of the EEI.…”

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protection measures should be implemented for evacuees in case of nuclear disaster (Evacuation Exit Inspection: EEI)." While the EEI system itself was built after Fukushima accident, there are few educators nationwide who understand the details. Therefore, in this study, we developed desk-top teaching materials that comprehensively helps students understand of EEI after they had undergone a two-hour lecture that involved the utilization of the developed teaching materials. By combining these desk-top teaching materials with evacuation drills that include actual residents, it will be possible to initiate the human resource development necessary for building and implementing a stronger nuclear disaster prevention system. Development of such an educational program is very important for improving nuclear disaster prevention in Japan.

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Investigation of local governments’ preparation for evacuation in nuclear emergency in Japan

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In Japan, the Nuclear Emergency Response Guidelines were announced in 2015 after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident, and each local government is currently formulating a plan for the evacuation of its residents and a subsequent radioactive contamination inspection. However, there are no reports about the state of preparation of the local governments. Therefore, in this study, we conducted a questionnaire survey regarding the preparation status of each local government responsible for the evacuation of its residents and contamination inspections in Japan and the education training status of staff and summarized the results. Results indicated that 17 of 21 local governments, which answered our questionnaire, have been conducting large-scale evacuation drills at least once a year since 2015 in Japan, demonstrating a high awareness of nuclear emergency response. Conversely, results revealed that the number of local government officials familiar with the evacuation plan and/or contamination inspection flow was small, and issues about education for local government officials were discovered. Statistical analysis suggested that the frequency of training might be related to the high educational needs for risk communication.

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A Simple Survey of the Preparation Situation for Resident's Evacuation in Japanese Prefectures After the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident

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The Japanese government formulated the Nuclear Emergency Response Guidelines in response to the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident (FDNPP accident) caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011. Under these guidelines, Japan has established its current nuclear disaster response system. This manuscript outlines the transition of Japan's nuclear disaster response system before and after the FDNPP accident and also shows the results of a questionnaire survey on the level of preparation the prefecture currently has for the evacuation of residents at the time of a nuclear disaster. About 70% of the prefectures where nuclear facilities are located or adjacent have completed or are in the process of completing evacuation plans, and all except one indicated they have the equipment needed to perform radiation contamination inspections of residents. These results suggest that activities are taking place throughout Japan to build a new disaster response system. It will be important to verify whether the evacuation manuals prepared by prefectural governments are effective through large-scale training and to develop human resources for performing radiation contamination inspections of evacuating residents.

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Nuclear Emergency Protection Measures and Standards: Outline of Evacuation Exit Inspections in Japan

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Developing an Educational Program to Help Students Learn about the Resident Evacuation Protocols and Contamination Inspection Undertaken during Nuclear Disasters

Developing an Educational Program to Help Students Learn about the Resident Evacuation Protocols and Contamination Inspection Undertaken during Nuclear Disasters

Investigation of local governments’ preparation for evacuation in nuclear emergency in Japan

A Simple Survey of the Preparation Situation for Resident's Evacuation in Japanese Prefectures After the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident

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