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Nuclear accident drill exposes flaws
2 January 2015
By Laura Onita
Plymouth Naval base
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An agency drill to prepare officials in the event of a nuclear accident exposed a series of flaws, according to a new report.
The exercise, Short Sermon, took place in October 2013 and was intended to test reactions involving a reactor of a nuclear powered warship in Plymouth. The scenario included radioactive material released into the atmosphere and numerous casualties.
However, according to a new report by the Ministry of Defence into the drill, a number of gaffes were identified in the way that agencies handled the exercise such as “severely flawed and wrong” evacuation instructions and a “lack of understanding” of the direction in which the radiation was moving.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, involved in the drill, described a "lamentable lack of information mapping or charts" at an initial meeting, with "confused" deployment of fire engines.
There was also a case where ambulance workers rushed in a “victim” suffering from radiation related contamination without warning or precaution.
"The exercise proved once again to be most challenging for all agencies that took part,” said the report.
Responses to the scenario included part of the site being evacuated to shelters, a cordon quickly enforced and maintained and plans to distribute potassium iodate tablets put in place.
A total of 29 agencies took part in the exercise covering strategic, tactical and operational levels from Devonport, Devon to Whitehall, London.
Nuclear accident drill exposes flaws
2 January 2015
By Laura Onita
Plymouth Naval base
Related news
Public support for nuclear energy reaches new high
Nuclear attack threat is real, says international coalition
Fukushima operator told to seek foreign review of safety
New cracks in Hunterston B nuclear reactor
Radiation drone and electrical cream applicator win prize
Browse news
An agency drill to prepare officials in the event of a nuclear accident exposed a series of flaws, according to a new report.
The exercise, Short Sermon, took place in October 2013 and was intended to test reactions involving a reactor of a nuclear powered warship in Plymouth. The scenario included radioactive material released into the atmosphere and numerous casualties.
However, according to a new report by the Ministry of Defence into the drill, a number of gaffes were identified in the way that agencies handled the exercise such as “severely flawed and wrong” evacuation instructions and a “lack of understanding” of the direction in which the radiation was moving.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, involved in the drill, described a "lamentable lack of information mapping or charts" at an initial meeting, with "confused" deployment of fire engines.
There was also a case where ambulance workers rushed in a “victim” suffering from radiation related contamination without warning or precaution.
"The exercise proved once again to be most challenging for all agencies that took part,” said the report.
Responses to the scenario included part of the site being evacuated to shelters, a cordon quickly enforced and maintained and plans to distribute potassium iodate tablets put in place.
A total of 29 agencies took part in the exercise covering strategic, tactical and operational levels from Devonport, Devon to Whitehall, London.
In the Daily Mail today.
Not only a ex RN Convoy Vet he's my great uncle
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-Bill-Dudley-turns-90-says-no-plans-quit.html
Not only a ex RN Convoy Vet he's my great uncle
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-Bill-Dudley-turns-90-says-no-plans-quit.html
Today's papers.
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The Sunday Telegraph is outraged that the Ministry of Defence has been forced to shell out almost £150m defending soldiers from enemy fighters' claims they violated their human rights.
"Experts fear the growing litigation culture means that shooting an enemy in the heat of battle could be enough for a British soldier to be found in breach of European human rights laws," it reports. The paper's editorial points the finger at abuse of the European Convention on Human Rights, citing as an example: "It is madness to suggest that dangerous or suspected insurgents should not be held for more than a few hours."
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The prime minister's Labour counterpart is wrestling with defence funding,according to the Independent on Sunday. It says Jeremy Corbyn is being urged by supporters to adopt the Nato commitment of spending 2% of national income on defence, even though he has previously opposed the target.
Some believe it would "head off accusations that he is weak on defence," explains the paper. "Committing to 2% would also provide him with cover to pursue one of his most important personal causes, scrapping the Trident nuclear deterrent," it adds.
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The Sunday Telegraph is outraged that the Ministry of Defence has been forced to shell out almost £150m defending soldiers from enemy fighters' claims they violated their human rights.
"Experts fear the growing litigation culture means that shooting an enemy in the heat of battle could be enough for a British soldier to be found in breach of European human rights laws," it reports. The paper's editorial points the finger at abuse of the European Convention on Human Rights, citing as an example: "It is madness to suggest that dangerous or suspected insurgents should not be held for more than a few hours."
The prime minister's Labour counterpart is wrestling with defence funding,according to the Independent on Sunday. It says Jeremy Corbyn is being urged by supporters to adopt the Nato commitment of spending 2% of national income on defence, even though he has previously opposed the target.
Some believe it would "head off accusations that he is weak on defence," explains the paper. "Committing to 2% would also provide him with cover to pursue one of his most important personal causes, scrapping the Trident nuclear deterrent," it adds.
Jack at the Palace. I bet Percy is laughing!!!! Good job it wasn't all waft's!!!! (Round again).
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-42129729/sailors-perform-changing-the-guard-in-historic-first
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-42129729/sailors-perform-changing-the-guard-in-historic-first
Armed forces veterans to get ID to recognise 'sacrifice'
Weds 13th Dec 17 - 14 minutes ago at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42336381
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British armed forces veterans could have their driving licences stamped with a "V", as part of plans to improve the recognition of their service.
The move, similar to a US scheme, could see 2.5 million ex-military personnel issued with the new licence to "clearly distinguish" them as veterans.
The card would give holders easier access to specialist services and to offers, including retail discounts.
PM Theresa May said veterans deserved "recognition for their sacrifice".
The scheme, to be announced by the prime minister later, could be implemented in the early 2020s.
Mrs May will say the card will be the first universally recognised ID for veterans in the UK and will create a new proof of service for veterans.
The Ministry of Defence is working with the Department for Transport and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to adapt the design of the current driving licence...>>
Sooo - Why not VD for the Veteran Driver?
How about recognition for the multitude of non-driving Veterans?
A far better scheme would be for a National, electronic-chipped ID to be implemented for everyone in UK, not just Vets, but if they really valued Vets then why wait until the early 2020's??
Weds 13th Dec 17 - 14 minutes ago at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42336381
British armed forces veterans could have their driving licences stamped with a "V", as part of plans to improve the recognition of their service.
The move, similar to a US scheme, could see 2.5 million ex-military personnel issued with the new licence to "clearly distinguish" them as veterans.
The card would give holders easier access to specialist services and to offers, including retail discounts.
PM Theresa May said veterans deserved "recognition for their sacrifice".
The scheme, to be announced by the prime minister later, could be implemented in the early 2020s.
Mrs May will say the card will be the first universally recognised ID for veterans in the UK and will create a new proof of service for veterans.
The Ministry of Defence is working with the Department for Transport and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to adapt the design of the current driving licence...>>
Sooo - Why not VD for the Veteran Driver?
How about recognition for the multitude of non-driving Veterans?A far better scheme would be for a National, electronic-chipped ID to be implemented for everyone in UK, not just Vets, but if they really valued Vets then why wait until the early 2020's??
Armed forces veterans to get ID to recognise 'sacrifice'
Weds 13th Dec 17 - 14 minutes ago at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42336381
SHOULD BE SORTED BY THE END OF THE TAX YEAR IF U ASK ME!
Image copyrightPA
British armed forces veterans could have their driving licences stamped with a "V", as part of plans to improve the recognition of their service.
The move, similar to a US scheme, could see 2.5 million ex-military personnel issued with the new licence to "clearly distinguish" them as veterans.
The card would give holders easier access to specialist services and to offers, including retail discounts.
PM Theresa May said veterans deserved "recognition for their sacrifice".
The scheme, to be announced by the prime minister later, could be implemented in the early 2020s.
Mrs May will say the card will be the first universally recognised ID for veterans in the UK and will create a new proof of service for veterans.
The Ministry of Defence is working with the Department for Transport and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to adapt the design of the current driving licence...>>
Sooo - Why not VD for the Veteran Driver? How about recognition for the multitude of non-driving Veterans?
A far better scheme would be for a National, electronic-chipped ID to be implemented for everyone in UK, not just Vets, but if they really valued Vets then why wait until the early 2020's??
Weds 13th Dec 17 - 14 minutes ago at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42336381
SHOULD BE SORTED BY THE END OF THE TAX YEAR IF U ASK ME!
British armed forces veterans could have their driving licences stamped with a "V", as part of plans to improve the recognition of their service.
The move, similar to a US scheme, could see 2.5 million ex-military personnel issued with the new licence to "clearly distinguish" them as veterans.
The card would give holders easier access to specialist services and to offers, including retail discounts.
PM Theresa May said veterans deserved "recognition for their sacrifice".
The scheme, to be announced by the prime minister later, could be implemented in the early 2020s.
Mrs May will say the card will be the first universally recognised ID for veterans in the UK and will create a new proof of service for veterans.
The Ministry of Defence is working with the Department for Transport and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to adapt the design of the current driving licence...>>
Sooo - Why not VD for the Veteran Driver?
How about recognition for the multitude of non-driving Veterans?A far better scheme would be for a National, electronic-chipped ID to be implemented for everyone in UK, not just Vets, but if they really valued Vets then why wait until the early 2020's??
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