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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Emergency preparedness (EP) Emergency preparedness (EP) The term 'Emergency preparedness (EP)' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' The programs, plans, training, exercises, and resources necessary to prepare emergency personnel to rapidly identify, evaluate, and react to emergencies, including those arising from terrorism or natural events such as hurricanes. EP strives to ensure that nuclear power plant operators can implement measures to protect public health and safety in the event of a radiological emergency. Plant operators, as a condition of their licenses, must develop and maintain EP plans that meet NRC requirements. For further detail, see Emergency Preparedness and Response and Backgrounder on Emergency Preparedness at Nuclear Power Plants. '. Previous 5 Terms: Emergency management Emergency management agency Emergency on-scene coordinator (Reclamation OSC) Emergency operations center Emergency operations plan (State and local) Next 5 Terms: Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP) Emergency Program Emergency program manager Emergency reserve fund Emergency Room (Hospital) About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.