New developments in the German emergency planning as a consequence of Fukushima

The analysis of the reactor accident in Fukushima Daiichi in March 2011 (lessons learned) in Germany and other countries has consequences for the national emergency planning in the respective governmental authorities. The contribution summarizes the most important aspects of the extended emergency plan concepts elaborated by the German SSK (Strahlenschutzkommission) and the RSK (Reaktorschutzkommission). The radiological principles were revised, recommendations concerning the monitoring and measuring equipment, accident scenarios for the emergency planning and measures for the post-accident phases are included in the concept.