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Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program

About the REP Program

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s (IDHS) Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program coordinates efforts to protect and respond to incidents involving commercial nuclear power plants. The REP Program provides the state of Indiana and local communities with plans, training and guidance related to nuclear energy incidents. The program follows federal guidance and policies to ensure capabilities exist to prevent, protect against, mitigate the effects of and respond to and recover from incidents involving nuclear power plants.

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IDHS Radiation Supports National Robot Rodeo in Valparaiso

The National Robot Rodeo took place in Valparaiso in late August, bringing together bomb squads from military and public safety sectors to practice and evaluate emerging robotic technology.

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pack of robot dogs and human first responders

Ingestion Pathway Preparation and Planning

Map of ingestion pathways
*Currently closed
Map of ingestion pathways
*Currently closed

Eleven Indiana counties are within the Ingestion Pathway Zone of three commercial nuclear power plants (one in Michigan and two in Illinois). Note: The Palisades nuclear plant in Covert, Mich., was decommissioned in 2022 and is currently closed.

Each nuclear power plant’s Ingestion Pathway Zone is a 50-mile radius. This 50-mile radius requires specialized emergency planning. IDHS provides guidance and policies to ensure state, local and tribal governments have adequate capabilities to protect, respond to and recover from incidents involving commercial licensed nuclear power plants. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is responsible for the on-site emergency preparedness at all U.S. nuclear power plants. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has the lead role with off-site emergency planning and preparedness.

Four different nuclear power plants

Radiation Awareness

Nuclear Plants and Radiation Basics

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Radiation Awareness

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Radiation Preparedness

Radiation Emergency Safety Tips

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Radiation Preparedness

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Resources

View the IDHS schedule of fines and civil penalties for violations of laws, rules and requirements of federal programs administered by the agency.