NEM 100 - Orientation to Nuclear Emergency Management

NEM 100 - Orientation to Nuclear Emergency Management course introduces learners to the foundational concepts, structures, and procedures that support nuclear emergency preparedness in Ontario. Through six integrated lessons, learners will explore the risks of radiological and nuclear emergencies, and identify key nuclear facilities in Ontario and nearby U.S. states. The course provides an overview of Ontario's legal and regulatory framework, the 2025 Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan (PNERP), and the roles of nuclear partners and emergency organizations. Learners will gain insight into how decisions are made during a nuclear emergency, how protective actions are implemented, and how emergency planning zones are used to minimize exposure. The course also addresses the human and societal impacts of nuclear emergencies, including public alerting, psychosocial support, and community care considerations. Finally, learners will examine the coordination of scientific and operational response efforts, including the roles of specialized teams and communication tools between emergency operations centres and partner agencies. By the end of the course, learners will be well-equipped to understand Ontario's nuclear emergency management system and recognize how their role contributes to an effective and coordinated response.

Target Audience: This course is designed for the general public living near nuclear facilities, and anyone interested in nuclear emergency preparedness in Ontario.

Key audiences include:
•     Nuclear Emergency Management Coordinating Committee (NEMCC): membership includes provincial representatives at the director level, officials from designated municipalities and designated host municipalities, federal departments, First Nations and Indigenous Communities located near CNSC-licensed facilities, nuclear operators, and representatives from contiguous U.S. states.
•     Emergency First Responders: firefighters, paramedics, police, hospital staff
•     Municipal and Provincial Staff: emergency management coordinators, public health staff, ministry personnel with response roles
•     Community and Support Organizations: Red Cross, Hydro One and educational institutions

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