NUCLEAR
Nuclear attack
No matter the location in the world, it is more difficult to counter and protect against a nuclear attack than a conventional bombing. However, the level of destruction and the potential for protection can vary depending on the type of weapon used, which is why it is essential to consider all possible scenarios of use and impact.
In the case of a nuclear explosion, this difficulty is due to the large destructive radius of nuclear charges and the suddenness of the attack, made possible by the small size of warheads and the efficiency of modern delivery systems: discreet and rapid transport increases the element of surprise. A nuclear attack can also occur in the form of a terrorist act.
We provide mapping of presumed nuclear attack targets and assess the risks of destruction and damage to people and property in a specific location, based on the most plausible scenarios.
Based on the results of our study, we recommend all appropriate prevention and protection measures, along with training on their implementation.
Nuclear accident
Civil nuclear power is the third largest source of electricity production in the world (representing 10.1% of global electricity production). There are 443 operational nuclear reactors across 30 countries. The United States, France, and China are the top three producers of nuclear-generated electricity.
The 1986 accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine resulted in the largest uncontrolled radioactive release in history. The initial steam explosion killed two workers. A total of 134 plant workers and emergency responders developed Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS) due to high radiation doses; 28 of them died. From 1991 to 2015, nearly 20,000 cases of thyroid cancer were recorded among individuals who were under 18 years old in 1986, across Belarus, Ukraine, and the four most contaminated oblasts of the Russian Federation.
In France, a Specific Emergency Response Plan (PPI) defines the preventive and protective actions to be taken in case of an accident, as well as the organization of the different services involved in crisis management.
Based on the location of nuclear power plants, we create a risk assessment map for a given site and identify potential accident scenarios listed in the Specific Emergency Response Plan (PPI). We also draft an Internal Operation Plan (POI), followed by a PPI for sites that lack one, in any country. The results of our assessment allow us to recommend all necessary protection and prevention measures in case of a nuclear accident.