Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and partner organizations are planning on participating in a nuclear emergency response exercise at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station February 23 to 25.
During the three-day exercise, OPG, the Region of Durham, Municipality of Clarington, City of Oshawa, and various other provincial and federal government organizations will work together to test the interoperability and elements of their respective response plans during a simulated incident. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), which is responsible for regulating nuclear stations in Canada, will observe the exercise and provide feedback to OPG.
“Emergency preparedness and training are critical. These real-world exercises test our capabilities, intergovernmental communications and processes to ensure that we are ready for any scenario. Exercise Unified Command allows us to evaluate our response and make any necessary improvements to enhance our readiness knowing that a nuclear emergency is highly unlikely,” said Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster.