KNOX COUNTY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WARNING ANNEX C OF THE KNOX COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN 10/1/2016 For all Agencies, Participant Organizations and Staff serving Knox County
Contents PURPOSE... 3 I. SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS... 3 A. Situation... 3 B. Assumptions... 3 III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS... 4 A. Warning and Notification of Governmental Officials, Emergency Response Personnel and the General Public:... 4 B. Phases of Emergency Management... 4 IV. ORGANIZATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES... 5 A. National Warning System... 5 B. National Weather Service... 5 C. Emergency Alert System... 5 D. Integrated Public Alert and Warning System... 6 E. 9-1-1 Dispatch Center... 6 F. Knox County EMA... 6 G. Public Information Officer... 6 H. Local Emergency Responders... 6 V. DIRECTION AND CONTROL... 6 VI. CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT... 6 VII. PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE... 7 VIII. AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES... 7 IX. AUTHENTICATION... 8 X. TABS... 8 TAB 1 - OPERATION OF OUTDOOR WARNING SIRENS... 9 A. Tornado Warning... 9 B. Tornado Warning Siren Signals... 9 C. Civil Defense Warnings... 10 TAB 2 - OUTDOOR WARNING SIREN LOCATIONS:... 11 TAB 3 - NUCLEAR ATTACK WARNING PROCEDURES... 13 ATTACHMENT 3 ACCIDENTAL LAUNCH OF A NUCLEAR WEAPON... 15 Annex C Knox County Emergency Operations Plan 10/1/2016 2
PURPOSE The purpose of this annex is to describe the process for disseminating warning information to the agencies, organizations and the general public throughout Knox County in the event of an emergency. I. SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS A. Situation 1. Threats imposed by disasters and emergencies make it imperative that all communities have a rapid, reliable and efficient method of warning the public. 2. Knox County will utilize multiple methods to provide warnings to the public. These methods include: Wireless Emergency Notification Systems, Reverse 9-1-1 Systems, the Integrated Public Alert Warning System, the Emergency Alert System, weather radios, outdoor warning sirens, radio broadcasts, public address systems, and social media. 3. Local print and broadcast media will be utilized to assist in the dissemination of a warning to the general public. 4. Emergency weather radio receivers are located in all schools, the hospital, and governmental buildings. B. Assumptions 1. Wireless Emergency Notification Systems (WENS), Reverse 9-1-1 Systems, the Integrated Public Alert Warning System (IPAWS), the Emergency Alert System (EAS), weather radios, outdoor warning sirens, radio broadcasts and public address systems all can be used as appropriate to provide warnings to the general public. 2. Continuous efforts are needed to educate the public on the various methods that may be used to provide emergency warnings. 3. When an emergency requiring evacuation occurs, in addition to the methods listed above, emergency response personnel may need to go door-to-door to notify the occupants of an impending danger. 4. Each political subdivision that owns warning devices will insure those devices are maintained and functioning properly. 5. Emergency weather radio receivers are in-place in all schools/school districts throughout the county. When a warning is received, the school superintendent or principal will be responsible for determining the proper actions to insure the safety of the school children. Annex C Knox County Emergency Operations Plan 10/1/2016 3
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS A. Warning and Notification of Governmental Officials, Emergency Response Personnel and the General Public: 1. The Knox County 9-1-1 Dispatch Center (9-1-1) may be notified of warnings by various sources. These include: the Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS), local emergency response personnel, trained weather spotters, elected officials, and emergency management personnel. 2. Upon receipt of warning, 9-1-1 will notify the appropriate governmental officials and emergency response personnel utilizing established communication protocols which include WENS, two way radio, paging, and telephone. If needed, 9-1-1 personnel will consult with the Knox County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director or designee on appropriate warning and notification. 3. 9-1-1 will notify the general public utilizing WENS, Reverse 9-1-1 Systems, and outdoor warning sirens. Radio broadcasts and public address systems also can be used as necessary. Additionally, the Knox County EMA Director or designee may utilize IPAWS and EAS to further alert the public. EMA will also work with the public information officer (PIO) to inform the public through traditional and social media. EMA will also when necessary work with emergency responders in coordinating door to door notifications. B. Phases of Emergency Management 1. Mitigation a. EMA will work with elected officials, emergency responders, and the community to evaluate the need for additional warning methods and devices. 2. Preparedness a. EMA will coordinate the testing, maintenance, and repair of the various county warning systems. b. EMA will work with the community to develop plans to warn areas not covered by existing warning systems. c. EMA will maintain a listing of warning equipment and locations. d. EMA and 9-1-1 will maintain a listing of telephone numbers of key personnel for emergency notification. 3. Response a. Warning procedures and systems will be activated as outlined above. b. EMA will work with the PIO to distribute necessary information to the media and general public. 4. Recovery a. EMA will continue the dissemination of emergency information through the PIO as long as necessary. Annex C Knox County Emergency Operations Plan 10/1/2016 4
IV. ORGANIZATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES A. National Warning System 1. The National Warning System (NAWAS) is a 24-hour continuous private line telephone system used to convey warnings to Federal, State and local governments, as well as the military and civilian population. The National Warning System (NAWAS) is a special purpose telephone system that provides a voice communications capability suited for disseminating warnings to Federal, State and local government agencies and selected military organizations. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds, operates, and controls the NAWAS. 2. The Director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety is responsible for operating the state-level portion of NAWAS. 3. The Knox County NAWAS warning point is located at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Office, Post 45 in Granville, Ohio. B. National Weather Service 1. The National Weather Service (NWS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is the government agency responsible for the declaration and dissemination of Severe Weather Watches and Warnings. 2. The Cleveland Office of the NWS is the Weather Warning Center for Knox County. 3. NOAA Weather Radio Stations, provide continuous broadcasts of the latest weather information directly from the Weather Service offices. 4. All Ohio law enforcement agencies with LEADS terminal equipment, receive rapid dissemination of NOAA severe weather warnings. C. Emergency Alert System 1. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) has been designed to provide an operational public warning capability at the national, state and local governments. EAS uses the facilities and personnel of non-government communications industry on a voluntary basis. It is operated in a controlled manner by industry under appropriate government regulations. It consists of broadcast stations licensed by the FCC that participating in the EAS. 2. The local EAS station are part of Ohio s EAS and they broadcast information of peacetime disasters or emergencies especially weather, watches, warnings, and other natural or man-made disaster information. The local stations are: a. WQIO 93.7 FM Mount Vernon, OH b. WMVO 1300 AM Mount Vernon, OH Annex C Knox County Emergency Operations Plan 10/1/2016 5
D. Integrated Public Alert and Warning System 1. The Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) is designed to integrate and modernize the nation's existing population warning systems into one modern network and incorporate newer forms of communication such as cellular telephone and text message, satellite and cable television, electronic billboards and the internet. IPAWS is funded and managed by FEMA. 2. Knox County EMA has entered into an agreement with FEMA to access IPAWS through a third party vendor. The third party vendor utilizes their existing systems to send alerts to all IPAWS messaging outlets. E. 9-1-1 Dispatch Center 9-1-1 serves as the continuous 24-hour warning station to alert key officials and activate the public warning systems. F. Knox County EMA EMA is responsible for integration, coordination and management of County s warning systems. G. Public Information Officer The County PIO will coordinate the release of emergency public information through the media. H. Local Emergency Responders Should street by street or door by door public warning for any disaster or threat become necessary, law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical service departments will utilize their personnel and vehicle with sirens to provide those warnings. V. DIRECTION AND CONTROL Knox County EMA is the primary agency responsible for direction and control of County s warning systems. VI. CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT A. The line of succession for the Knox County Notification and Warning Officer is as follows: 1. EMA Director Annex C Knox County Emergency Operations Plan 10/1/2016 6
2. 9-1-1 Coordinator 3. Knox County Sheriff VII. PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE A. All political subdivisions and agencies involved in warning operations in Knox County are invited to be involved with review of this annex. Representatives of each are responsible for reviewing this annex and submitting proposed changes to the County EMA Director. These recommendations should be based upon opportunities for improvement identified through exercises, actual events, and changes in organizational structure. B. Knox County EMA will coordinate any necessary meetings to review the recommendations identified and incorporate any needed changes to this annex to include any state and federal requirements. C. The Knox County EMA will publish and distribute all changes to this annex and forward revisions to all responsible organizations listed in this annex. D. All agencies and organizations with responsibilities in warning operations are responsible for developing and maintaining departmental SOPs, mutual aid agreements, and warning equipment. VIII. AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES A. Authorities 1. Ohio Revised Code Section 5502.21 B. References 1. Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Warning System Operations Manual 2. Ohio Emergency Operations Plan, Emergency Support Function # 2, Communications And Information Technology Annex C Knox County Emergency Operations Plan 10/1/2016 7
IX. AUTHENTICATION Coordinator Knox County 9-1-1 Date President Knox County Commissioners Date Director Knox County Emergency Management Agency Date Annex C Knox County Emergency Operations Plan 10/1/2016 8
X. TABS TAB 1 - OPERATION OF OUTDOOR WARNING SIRENS Outdoor warning sirens are to be activated by the Knox County 9-1-1 Center. If necessary it is possible to activate the sirens remotely from other locations. A. Tornado Warning Upon receiving a tornado warning from a warning issued by the National Weather Service of Cleveland, Ohio via LEADS or if a funnel cloud is spotted by a trained spotter, the 9-1-1 center will complete the following: 1. Activate the countywide outdoor warning sirens on the Knox County primary fire frequency of 154.325. a. When possible sirens will only be sounded in the specific warning area b. If the specific warning area cannot be easily identified then all sirens may be activated. c. The sequence will be 3 minutes of sound, 10 minutes of silence. This sequence should be repeated until the tornado warning has expired or has been canceled by National Weather Service. 2. If the tornado warning is activated by a trained spotter: a. Send a Knox Alert Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS) to the geographic area of where the funnel cloud was spotted as well as the potential path. Send the alert using all mediums (voice, text, email, and pager). b. Contact the Cleveland Office of the National Weather Service: 1-800- 262-9683, 1-216-265-2372, 1-216-265-2374. 3. Notify the EMA Director of the warning. B. Tornado Warning Siren Signals ALERT: ALL CLEAR: TEST: CONTINUOUS TONE 3 minute duration, Repeated every 10 minutes NO TONE Warning signal is not repeated at the end of 7 minutes CONTINUOUS TONE Up to 3 minute duration Test will be conducted every 1 st and 3 rd Friday each month at 12:00 noon. Annex C Knox County Emergency Operations Plan 10/1/2016 9
C. Civil Defense Warnings Warning signals for Knox County siren system are configured to follow FEMA s guidance on the use of a certain signal to warn people of an enemy attack, and the use different signal to notify them of a peacetime disaster. The warning signals are: a. Attack Warning, is a 3 to 5 minute wavering (warbling in pitch) tone on a siren or a series of short blasts on horns or other devices. The attack-warning signal shall mean that an actual attack against the country has been detected and that protective action should be taken immediately. The attack warning signal shall be repeated as often as necessary by local government authorities to obtain the required response by the population, including taking protective action related to the arrival of fallout. The meaning of the signal protective action should be taken immediately is appropriate for the initial attack warning and any subsequent attacks. This signal is also used for an accidental missile launch warnings. b. The Attention or Alert Warning is a 3 to 5 minute steady signal from sirens, horns, or other devices. This signal may be used as authorized by local government officials to alert the public to peacetime emergencies. In addition to any other meaning or requirement for action as determined by local government officials, the Attention or Alert signal shall mean to all persons in the United States, to listen to the EAS Broadcast Station for essential information. Annex C Knox County Emergency Operations Plan 10/1/2016 10
TAB 2 - OUTDOOR WARNING SIREN LOCATIONS: Community Township Location Apple Valley Howard 3995 Apple Valley Dr. (East Boat Launch) Apple Valley Howard 2925 County Rd 4 (Apple Valley Marina) Batemantown Middlebury 19748 Waterford Rd.(Middlebury Twp Bldg) Centerburg Hilliar 100 Dally St. (Waste Water Plant) Centerburg Hilliar 49 E. Main St. (Gazebo Park) Danville Union 7 W. Walnut St. (Fire Dept Bldg) Fredericktown Wayne 2 E. Sandusky St. (Municipal Bldg) Gambier College 101 West Scott Lane (Kenyon Security Bldg) Gann Union 217 Main St. (Brinkhaven) Howard Howard 23059 Coshocton Rd. (Fire Dept Bldg) Martinsburg Clay 187 N. Market St. (Fire Dept Bldg) Mount Vernon Clinton 215 Ames St. (Fire Dept Bldg) Mount Vernon Clinton 8835 Columbus Rd (Smithhisler Meats Bldg) Mount Vernon Clinton 7 Fountain St. (City Park Maintenance Area) Mount Vernon Pleasant 1122 New Gambier Rd. (Water Dept Reservoir) Mount Vernon Clinton 100 Sychar Rd. (Hiawatha Water Park\Pool) Mount Vernon Clinton 307 Wooster Road (Mound View Cemetery) Annex C Knox County Emergency Operations Plan 10/1/2016 11
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TAB 3 - NUCLEAR ATTACK WARNING PROCEDURES NUCLEAR ATTACK PROCEDURES WARNING OF UNAUTHORIZED OR ACCIDENTAL LAUNCH OF A NUCLEAR WEAPON I. PURPOSE This appendix covers procedures for warning, specifically applicable to accidental launch of a nuclear weapon. II. SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS A. Situation 1. Agreements exists for the purpose of reducing the risk of nuclear war because of an accidental, unauthorized, or any other unexplained incident involving a possible detonation of a nuclear weapon. 2. In the highly unlikely event of such an incident (for example, an accidental missile launch) which could threaten the U.S. with possible nuclear detonation, warning would be disseminated over the National Warning System (NAWAS). B. Assumption 1. The time available to warn the public of danger from the accidental launch of a nuclear weapon would be very short, probably a matter of minutes, in the area threatened by the impact of the weapon. 2. More time would be available to warn the public outside the projected impact of the weapon. III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS A. The concept of operations for this contingency is summarized in Attachment 2 to this appendix. IV. ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES A. Responsibilities The Knox County Emergency Management Agency will develop and maintain procedures for the warning point staff covering this contingency. This procedure is given in Attachment 3 to this appendix. V. ADDENDUMS Attachment 1 - Attack Warning Procedures Notification Chart Attachment 2 - Concept of Operations Procedures Attachment 3 - Procedures upon warning of Unauthorized or Accidental Launch of a Nuclear Weapon Annex C Knox County Emergency Operations Plan 10/1/2016 13
ATTACHMENT 1 - ATTACK WARNING PROCEDURES ATTACK WARNING PROCEDURES NORAD COLORADO SPRINGS ALTERNATE WARNING POINT EMA COLUMBUS, OHIO OHIO WARNING CENTER OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL 600 EAST MAIN STREET COLUMBUS, OHIO WEATHER BUREAUS 1. CLEVELAND 2. HUNTINGTON 3. PITTSBURG, PA OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL POST WARNING POINT LEADS TELEPHONE RADIO COUNTY SHERIFF Annex C Knox County Emergency Operations Plan 10/1/2016 14
ATTACHMENT 2 - CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS PROCEDURES CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS PROCEDURES NAWAS MESSAGE: 1. INTITIAL WARNING OF ACCIDENTIAL LAUNCH JURISDICTIONS IN JURISDICTIONS IN REST OF U.S. THREATENED AREAS WITHIN ABOUT 500 MILES OF THE THREATENED AREA -WARN CITIZENS TO TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY -ACTIVATE EOC AND SECURE PHONE LINES TO BROADCAST STATIONS. ELSEWHERE IN THE U.S. ALL U.S. JURISDICTIONS: -ACTIVATE EOC AND SECURE PHONE LINES TO BROADCAST STATIONS -ADVISE CITIZENS TO TAKE NO PROTECTIVE ACTIONS BUT TO STAND BY FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS. 2. NUCLEAR DETONATION (NUDET) HAS OCCURRED (MINUTES AFTER INITIAL WARNING) -CITIZENS REMAIN UNDER COVER. -CONDUCT EMERGENCY OPERATIONS AS FEASIBLE. -ADVISE CITIZENS TO PREPARE PROMPTLY TO PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM FALLOUT (IF NUDET PROVES TO HAVE BEEN SURFACE BURST) -MOBILIZE RADEF SYSTEM -PREPARE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR IMPACT AREA, IF REQUESTED BY STATE. -ALL AREAS PROVIDE EMERGENCY PUBLIC INFORMATION (EPI) -ACCESS OF POSSIBLE LOW-LEVEL FALLOUT THREAT MOBILIZE RADEF SYSTEM, AND PREPARE TO TAKE COUNTERMEASURES. 3. IMPACT OCCURRED WITHOUT NUDET (MINUTES AFTER INITIAL WARNING) -ADVISE CITIZENS TO REMAIN UNDER COVER UNTIL FURTHUR NOTICE. -SEEK ASSISTANCE THROUGH STATE TO DETERMINE IF A HAZARD EXISTS FROM WEAPON MEATERIAL. -ADVISE CITIZENS THAT FALLOUT PROTECTION WILL NOT BE REQUIRED. -PHASE DOWN EOC STAFFING AS INSTRUCTED BY STATE. ADVISE CITIZENS THAT NO NUDET OCCURRED AND THAT THERE WILL THUS BE NO FALLOUT THREAT ANYWHERE. -PHASE DOWN EOC STAFFING AS INSTRUCTED BY STATE. 4. NUDET IDENTIFIED AS AIR BURST (NO FALLOUT RESULTED). (THIS INFORMATION MAY BE RECEIVED FROM STATE OR REGION, ONE TO SEVERAL HOURS AFTER INITIAL WARNING) -CITIZENS REMAIN UNDER COVER -CONDUCT EMERGENCY OPERATIONS AS FEASIBLE -ADVISE CITIZENS TO SUSPEND ACTIONS TO PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM FALLOUT. -PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR IMPACT AREA, IF REQUESTED ATTACHMENT 3 ACCIDENTAL BY LAUNCH STATE. OF A NUCLEAR WEAPON -ADVISE CITIZENS THERE WILL BE NO FALLOUT THREAT ANYWHERE. Annex C Knox County Emergency Operations Plan 10/1/2016 15
ATTACHMENT 3 - PROCEDURES UPON WARNING OF UNAUTHORIZED OR ACCIDENTAL LAUNCH OF A NUCLEAR WEAPON This attachment establishes procedures for the Knox County Warning Point staff in case NAWAS warning is received of an accidental, unauthorized or any other unexplained incident involving a possible detonation of a nuclear weapon anywhere in the United States. Procedures below are for an accidental missile launch, and will be modified as necessary for other emergencies involving a possible nuclear weapon detonation. A. If NAWAS warning is received of an accidental missile launch (or any other unauthorized or unexplained incident involving possible detonation of a nuclear weapon) which THREATENS Knox County, the Knox County Warning point operator will IMMEDIATELY: 1. Sound the attack-warning signal on all fixed sirens and instruct police vehicles to augment fixed siren coverage. 2. Call Stations WMVO (AM) and WQIO (FM) (telephone: 397-1000 and 397-1300) and instruct them to broadcast the emergency public instructions below immediately, repeating the message until instructed otherwise; also, ask them to standby for further instructions. 3. The emergency public instructions are: a. We have been notified by the national warning center that an accidental missile launch threatens this area at (local) time. A nuclear explosion could occur. Take cover immediately by lying down in a basement, or in the central part of a building, out of line of flying glass. b. The above emergency public instruction should also be pre-positioned with broadcast station(s) serving the area and should be kept at the local warning point. 4. Alert Key officials as follows: a. A list of key officials including the Chief Executive, Emergency Management Director, Radiological Protection Officer, and EOC staff with day and night telephone numbers should be maintained at the County Warning Point. B. If NAWAS warning is received that an accidental missile launch or other incident threatens some part of the U.S. NOT in the Knox County area IMMEDIATELY: Annex C Knox County Emergency Operations Plan 10/1/2016 16
1. Call station WMVO (AM) and WQIO (FM) (telephone 397-1000 and 397-1300_ and instruct them to broadcast the emergency public instructions below; also, standby for further instructions. a. The public instructions should be pre-positioned with broadcast station(s), also kept at the warning point.) b. Alert key officials per 1c above. We have been notified by the national warning center that (city, state) is threatened by an accidental missile launch. You need not take cover or take other protective actions at this time. We will give you additional information and advice as soon as it is available. Stay tuned to this station for further instructions. 2. If NAWAS warning is received that a nuclear detonation has occurred and that fallout can be expected in the Knox County area WITHIN ONE HOUR ; a. Sound attack warning per 1a above b. Instruct stations WMVO AND WQIO (telephone line should still be open) to broadcast the emergency public instructions below immediately, repeating the message until instructed otherwise; also. Standby for further instructions. (1) We have been notified by the national warning center that an accidentally launched nuclear weapon exploded in (city, state) at (local time). The nuclear explosion may have produced dangerous radioactive fallout. (2) Fallout may arrive here by (local time). If fallout does arrive, you will need protection to avoid death or serious radiation sickness. (3) Do not use the telephone. (4) Listen carefully to the life-saving instructions we will now broadcast. We will keep repeating these instructions. (5) Take the following actions immediately to protect yourself in case fallout arrives here: (6) Locate the best fallout protection available that you can reach in 20 to 30 minutes or less. Annex C Knox County Emergency Operations Plan 10/1/2016 17
(7) If you are at home and your house has a basement, the basement provides fair to good fallout protection now. Take these actions to make the protection better: put a work bench or large, sturdy table in the corner of the basement that is farthest below ground (and farthest from an exposed outside wall of the basement, if there is one). Then put boxes or dresser drawers filled with earth on top of the table and on the two exposed sides. Bricks or other heavy materials can also be used. On the table, pile as much heavy material as it will hold without collapsing. Around the table, place as much shielding material as possible. (8) If you are at home and your house does not have a basement, you have three choices. (a) prepare to go to a nearby large building that has a basement (preferably one marked with the yellow-and-black fallout shelter sign); or (b) see if you have a neighbor whose house has a basement who is willing to share his basement with you and your family for one to two weeks; or (c) prepare a fallout shelter in your house. (9) If you do not have a basement and you decide to stay at home, it is essential to prepare a fallout shelter in the middle of the house, away from windows and doors, and putting a large sturdy table there. Then put boxes or dresser drawers filled with earth (or other heavy radiation shielding materials) on top of the table and on all four sides around it. On the table, pile as much heavy shielding materials as it will hold without collapsing. Around the table, place as much shielding materials as possible. (10) Rapidly gather supplies you will need to stay in shelter for one to two weeks. Supplies should include: (a) as much drinkable liquids (water, fruit or vegetable juices) and ready-to-eat-food as you can carry to the shelter area (at home or elsewhere). Water is more important than food. a. A battery-powered radio, flashlight, extra batteries for each, and paper and pencil for taking notes on information given over the radio. b. Special medicines or food required by members of your family such as insulin, heart tablets, dietetic food, or baby food. c. A blanket for each member of family. d. A metal container with a tight-fitting lid to use as an emergency toilet; plastic bags to line the toilet container; toilet paper; soap, wash clothes and towels; a pail or basin, sanitary napkins. Annex C Knox County Emergency Operations Plan 10/1/2016 18
(11) Remember that fallout may arrive here by (local time) keep listening to this station for information on whether fallout has started to arrive. Take actions for fallout protection without delay. (12) If fallout does arrive here, you may need to stay in shelter for one to two weeks. Listen to this station for civil defense instructions on when you can leave shelter. a. The public instructions should be pre-positioned with broadcast station(s), also kept at the warning point. b. Continue alerting key officials (not already reached per 1c above). 3. If NAWAS warning is received that a nuclear detonation has occurred, but fallout is not expected in the Knox county area within one hour : a. Continue alerting key officials (not already alerted 1c above). b. Instruct stations WMVO and WQIO (telephone line should still be open) that they are to continue broadcasting the public instructions in 2a above: also, standby for further instructions. c. (Note: depending on local circumstances such as how much time is estimated to be needed to contact the chief executive, emergency management director, or radiological protection officer it may be considered desirable to assign additional sop-type duties to the local warning point operators. If so, the following is suggested as a point of department for local warning point instructions. d. If NAWAS warning places the nuclear detonation within 500 miles of Knox county and if the chief executive, emergency management director does not instruct otherwise within 30 minutes of the time of the nuclear detonation instruct stations WMVO and WQIO (telephone line should still be open) to broadcast emergency public instructions in 3b above. e. (Note: the forgoing instructions for the warning point operator provide a fail-safe approach. If the operator is not instructed otherwise within half an hour of the time of the nuclear detonation, instructions will be broadcast to the public to start preparing for fallout protection. Obviously, this will alarm the public; and protection could be unnecessary in areas not threatened by fallout or in all areas if the nuclear detonation were later determined to be an air burst, with no fallout produced. Against this must be weighed the undesirability of not having instructed the public to start preparing for fallout protection, within half an hour of the burst, if the Annex C Knox County Emergency Operations Plan 10/1/2016 19
community did suffer fallout. It should be remembered that in the highly unlikely event that an accident launch with a nuclear detonation ever occurred, it would undoubtedly occur with no warning, and the chief executive, emergency management director, or radiological officer might be difficult to locate.) 4. If a NAWAS message is received that the accidentally launched weapon has impacted without causing a nuclear detonation: a. Instruct stations WMVO and WQIO (telephone line should still be open) to broadcast the following immediately, if the impact was in the Knox county area: The accidentally-launched missile has impacted this area. A nuclear explosion did not repeat did not occur. However, it is possible that some danger may exist from materials included in a nuclear weapon. Therefore you must remain under cover until further notice. This may be for a number of hours. Keep listening to this station for further civil defense instructions. b. Instruction stations WMVO and WQIO to broadcast the following immediately, if the impact was not in the Knox county area: We have been notified by the national warning center that the accidentally launched missile impacted in (local, state) at (local time). A nuclear explosion did not-repeat-did not occur. You need not take cover or take other protection actions. More information will be provided on regular news broadcasts. Annex C Knox County Emergency Operations Plan 10/1/2016 20