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U J Dymon¹, N L Winter

¹Department of Geography Kent State University Kent Ohio 44242 USA Graduate School of Geography Clark University Worcester MA 01610 USA.

|October 21, 2010

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Evacuation maps for nuclear power plants show considerable variation in content and design, failing to consistently meet Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidelines. Improvements are needed in both map creation and the guidelines themselves for effective public safety during emergencies.

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Emergency management
Cartography
Public safety

Background:

Evacuation maps are crucial for public safety during emergencies, particularly for nuclear power plants.
Existing Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidelines aim to standardize map design for clarity and effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the adherence of public evacuation maps from U.S. nuclear power plants to FEMA guidelines.
To identify discrepancies and weaknesses in both the maps and the FEMA guidelines.

Main Methods:

Comparative analysis of public information maps from thirteen U.S. nuclear power plants.
Assessment against criteria outlined in FEMA's map design guidelines for nuclear power plant evacuations.

Main Results:

Significant variability was observed in the graphic and descriptive content of the evaluated evacuation maps.
Maps frequently failed to comply with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)/FEMA suggestions and specific FEMA map element guidelines.
Weaknesses and omissions were identified within the FEMA guidelines themselves, indicating a need for revision.

Conclusions:

Public evacuation maps for nuclear power plants require improvement to ensure consistency and compliance with established guidelines.
The FEMA guidelines for evacuation map design need to be strengthened and updated to address identified weaknesses and omissions for better public safety preparedness.