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RESOLUTION NO. 28-89
A RESOLUTION of the city Council of the
city of Port Angeles adopting the
Joint city-County Hazardous Materials
Response Plan.
WHEREAS, the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization
Act (SARA) Title III (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-
know) requires the development of a plan for hazardous materials
response and the public's right-to-know about hazardous
materials in the community; and
WHEREAS, the local Emergency Planning Committee with
a representative from the Port Angeles Fire Department has
drafted a plan meeting federal and state standards concerning
hazardous materials response and the community's right-to-know;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed Joint City-County Hazardous
Materials Response Plan has been recommended to the City council
by the City's Emergency Services Director;
NOW THEREFOREr BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES as follows:
The Joint City-County Hazardous Materials Response
Planr which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and is incorporated
herein by this reference is hereby adopted by the Port Angeles
City Council.
~~~'~Rassed by the City council of the City of Port Angeles
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COMPRRHRHSIVB EMlRGBNCY HANAGIMENT PLAN
SUPPLRHKNTARY PROCEDURES
OCTOBBB 1989
TITLE 03
CLALLAM COUNTY,
SEQUIM.
PORT ANGELES,
FOR.KS
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
RESPONSE PLAN
(DBVELOPBD IN ACCORDANCB WITH S.A.R.A. TITLE III)
SECTION 1.00
PURPOSE. BACKGROUND AND SCOPE
1.10 PURPOSE: The purpose of this Title is to ensure that the
capability exists within Clallam County and it's
constituent political sub divisions to effectively
respond to hazardous materials emergencies. This Title
i8 also intended to comply with the requirements of the
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (S.A.R.A.),
Title III (Emergency Planning and Community
Right-To-Know), by establishin. a procedure for public
review plans and procedures in accordance with Section
322 of that Aot.
1.20 BACKGROUND: There is an increasin. rate of occurrence of
incidents involvina hazardous substances on a national
scale. The manufacture, transportation, use and storage
of a variety of potentially dangerous substances poses a
continuing risk to public health and the environment.
Although the number of local inoidents haa been minor,
the potential for a catastrophic occurrenoe is a reality
that must be addressed.
1.30 OBJECTIVES: This Plan has four major objectives:
,01 To inorease Clallam County chemical emergency
preparedness and response throuah the development
of plans and procedures oonsistent with the
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMPLAN)
(reference RCW 38.52).
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To assure immediate and follow-up reporting of a
release of extremely hazardous chemicals from
relulated facilities.
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.03 To inform the public of hazardous chemicals in the
community that may present physical or human health
hazards.
.04 To establish a listing of toxic chemicals and an
annual report of toxic chemical emissions from
re,ulated facilities.
1.40 PLANNING DISTRICT: Local Emergency Planning Committee
(LEPC) has been established by the state Emergency
Response Commission for the purpose of developing local
plans. In accordance with ERC recommendations, the local
planning district was designated which maintains the
inte~rity of the existing plans and procedures. The
planning district covered in this plan includes CLALLAM
COUNTY. THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, THE CITY OF SEQUIM and
THE CITY OF FORKS.
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1.50 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE PLAN [NRT-l, A.8a]: This
plan is intended for the use of emergency response
alencies and facilities owners/operators in the Clallam
County planning district for the purpose of developing
and executinl detailed emergency response procedures for
their individual organizations. In addition, this plan
will be available to the public as a demonstration of the
intended means of response to situations involving
hazardous materials in accordance with the public
rilht-to-know requirements of S.A.R.A. Title III.
Execution of the plan is accomplished by the use of
EMERGENCY ACTION CHECKLISTS located at the back of this
document (in the color-coded section). The following is
an outline of the plan format and other information
regarding the development, distribution, and review of
the plan:
.01 PLAN FORMAT: This format is consistent with the
standard format for supplementary procedures
developed within the Clallam County CEMP:
A. SECTION 1.00: PURPOSE. BACKGROUND AND
SCOPB: The overall purpose of a hazardous
materials response plan; identification of the
agencies and organizations effected; a
statement of objectives; promulgation of the
plan; and broad scale procedures for
implementation in the event of an incident.
B.
SECTION 2.00: DEFINITIONS AND KEY WORDS:
Frequently used definitions, abbreviations and
acronyms for easy reference.
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c.
SECTION 3.00: ASSUMPTIONS AND CONCEPT OF
OPERATIONS: Discussion of the conditions
which make local hazardous materials planning
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necessary; judgements concerning
happen in the event of a spill;
climate and other environmental
authority; operational concepts
aid.
what may
geography,
factors;
and mutual
SICTION 4.00: ORGANIZATION AND
RBSPONSIBILITIBS: Identification of the
emergency response orlanization, and
responsibilities of each participating agency.
E. SECTION 5.00: GENERAL PROVISIONS: Items of
~eneral discussion involvin, planninl for
hazardous materials incidents.
F. SICTION 6.00: EXECUTION: Provides for the
implementation of the plan and supporting
procedures.
G. SICTION 7.00: ADDBNDUM: Supporting
documentation; technical data; emergency
action checklists.
.02 PLAN DISTRIBUTION: To ensure currency, plans will
be numbered. (Changes and additions, distributed
to each plan holder, should be noted in the RECORD
OF AMENDMENTS). The number of plans issued in each
planninl zone is the responsibility of the
appropriate planninl zone coordinator.
1.60 STATEMENT OF PROMULGATION: In accordance with the
requirements of S.A.R.A. Title III, this plan will be
promulgated by separate resolution of the legislative
bodies of each of the constituent jurisdictions. In the
event of local variations which may not apply to all
jurisdictions, such will be noted in the plan.
SECTION 2.00
DEFINITIONS AND KEY WORDS
~.10 ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS PLAN:
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eEMPLAN
CERCLA
DOE
EHS
EPA
EPCRA
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- CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS
- COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
- COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENT RESPONSE,
COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT
- DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY (WASHINGTON STATE)
- EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
- U. S.ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
- EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY
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HAZMAT
HAZSUB
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LEPC
MSDS
NCP
NRC
NRT
OSHA
RCW
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SARA
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RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT
- EMBRGENCY RESPONSE COMMISSION
- HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
- HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
- INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM
- LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
- MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHBET
- NATIONAL CONTINGENCY PLAN
- NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER
- NATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM
- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT
- REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON
- RBPORTABLE QUANTITY
- SUPERFUND AMBNDMENT AND REAUTHORIZATION
ACT OF 1986
- THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITIES
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2.20 DELAYED (CHRONIC) HEALTH HAZARD: Includes carcinogens
and other hazardous chemicals which cause an adverse
effect to a tariet orian, and which manifests itself
after a loni period of time followina or durinl repeated
contacts with the substance. Such chemicals are
identified in Title 29 of the Code of Federal
Regulations.
2.30 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: Those chemicals
listed as such under SARA Title lIlt Section 302. (A
list is attached).
2.40 FIRE HAZARD: Includes flammable, combustible pyrophorict
and oxidizers as defined in Title 29 of the Code of
Federal Re.ulations.
2.50 "GOOD SAMARITAN" LEGISLATION: Provisions of state law
protect emer,ency response alencies and other
participants from potential liability. Notification of
"Good Samaritan" protection is provided by the incident
command a.eney. This law does not cover the persons
responsible for the initial accident.
2.60 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL: A general category including
hazardous substances, petroleum, natural gas, synthetic
gas, acutely toxic chemicals, and other toxic chemicals
(reference NRT-l, 1.2).
2.70 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE: Used in S.A.R.A.
Title III to refer to those chemicals that could cause
serious health effects follo~ing short-term exposure from
accidental releases. These substances present an unusual
danger to persons due to properties of toxicity, chemical .
reactivity or decompositiont corrosivity, explosion or
detonation, etilogical hazards or similar properties. A
complete list of hazardous substances for which emergency
planning is required is published by the U. S.
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Environmental Protection Agency. That list is updated
regularly by EPA pursuant to the requirements of S.A.R.A.
Title III.
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2.80 IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) HEALTH HAZARD: Includes highly toxic,
corrosive, toxic, irritant, sensitizer and other
hazardous chemicals which cause an adverse effect to a
target organ, and which manifests itself within a short
period of time following a one-time, high exposure to the
substance. Chemicals constituting an Immediate Health
Hazard are defined in Title 29 of the Code of Federal
Regulations.
2.100 NATIONAL CONTINGENCY PLAN (OIL AND HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES POLLUTION): A national plan for federal
response to hazardous materials incidents, coordinated by
the U. S. Coast Guard.
2.110 NATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM: Representatives of 14
federal agencies. NRT implements the National
Contingency Plan (NCP).
2.120 OTHER HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: Any chemical for which a
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is required under the
Occupational Safety and Health Act.
2.130 REACTIVE HAZARD: Includes explosive and compressed gas
as defined in Title 29 of the Code of Federal
Regulations.
2.140 ON SITE: The area within the boundary established
by the owner of a fixed facility.
2.150 OFF SITE: The area outside the boundary of the
fixed facility that may be effected by the consequences
of a release of an extremely hazardous substance.
2.160 REPORTABLE QUANTITIES: The threshold planning quantities
present in a facility at anyone time.
2.170 SIGNIFICANT RELEASE: The release of any hazardous
substance which requires activation of this plan at Level
II or higher; requiring unusual response procedures.
2.180 SUDDEN RELEASE OF PRESSURE HAZARD: Includes explosive
and compressed gas as defined in Title 29 of the Code of
Federal Regulations.
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SECTION 3.00
ASSUMPTIONS AND CONCEPT
OF OPERATION
3.10 GEOGRAPHY: The geographical profile of Clallam County
shows an elongated area 80 miles in length and 36 miles
wide. Because of the Olympic Mountain range,
transportation routes are restricted to a narrow portion
of the coastal shelf. A single two-lane highway
transects the county from east to west, with an
additional two-lane highway connecting with the northwest
portion. The population of approximately 54,000 is
distributed into three primary population centers in or
adjacent to Port Angeles, Sequim and Forks. A unique
marine environment, extensive coastal forestry and virgin
sub-alpine and alpine regions make it difficult to
pinpoint any single sensitive environmental area. [NRT-l
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3.30 CLIMATE1: The prevailing direction of the surface wind
over Clallam County is primarily southwest to west in the
fall and winter, shifting to west and northwest in spring
and summer. The strongest winds are associated with the
more intense winter storms movin~ east across the ocean.
In winter, circulation of air around the low centers
approaching the land results in a high frequency of
strong southeasterly and southerly winds along the coast
and strong easterly winds in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Rainfall varies between the eastern and western part of
the county. Because of the lifting and cooling of moist
air rising along the windward slopes of the Olympic
Mountains, annual rainfall averages up to 140 inches.
Warming and drying air descending the lee slope produces
a light rainfall belt in the Sequim area with annual
precipitation of about 18 inches.
5.140 IDENTIFICATION OF THE ROUTES LIKELY TO USED FOR THE
TRANSPORTATION OF QUALIFIED SUBSTANCES: All
transportation routes in Clallam County can be considered
as routes used for the transportation of hazardous
materials. Clallam County transportation routes consist
of the following:
.01 Highway mileage in Clallam County by
classification:
LData obtained from Washington State University,
Cooperative Extension Service.
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A. U. S. Highways
B. State Highways
C. County Roads
D. City Streets:
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( 2 ) Sequim
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90.03 miles
61.25 miles
519.44 miles
108.68 miles
19.50 miles
13.80 miles
.02 Airports in Clallam County with hard surface
runways:
A. Port Angeles:
(1) Runways
(2) Runway length -
B. Sequim:
( 1 ) Runways
(2) Runway length -
C. Forks:
2
9,600 feet
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3,500 feet
(1) Runways 1
(2) Runway length - 2,800 feet
.03 Port Angeles Harbor: Classified as a deep water
seaport.
.04 180 miles of open coastline adjacent to major
international shipping lanes, including all
shipping enroute to Seattle, Tacoma, upper Pudget
Sound and Vancouver B. C.
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3.40 AUTHORITY-: The authority for establishina and executing
these hazardous materials response procedures is based on
the following [NRT-I, A.3]:
.01 LOCAL:
A. CLALLAM COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. ___, 1989.
B.
CITY OF PORT ANGELES RESOLUTION NO.
1989.
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C. CITY OF SEQUIM RESOLUTION NO. ___, 1989.
D. CITY OF FORKS RESOLUTION NO. ___, 1989.
.02 STATE:
A. RCW CHAPTER 38.52 (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)
B. RCW CHAPTER 70.136 (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
INCIDENTS)
C. RCW CHAPTER 70.105 (HAZARDOUS WASTE CLEAN UP)
D. RCW CHAPTER 90.48 (WATER POLLUTION CONTROL).
.03 FEDERAL:
A. PUBLIC LAW 93-288 (DISASTER RELIEF ACT OF
1974, AMENDED MARCH 1988).
B. PUBLIC LAW 99-499 (SUPERFUND AMBNDMENT AND
REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986, TITLE III).
3.50 REFERENCE: For the sake of brevity, many of the
definitions, stipulations, limitations, and other such
supporting data associated with the Superfund Amendment
and Reauthorization Act, Title III, as well as the other
plans and procedures, may not be be included verbatim in
this Plan; however, they are included by reference..
2In addition to copies of this plan, the references listed
~ere as authority for development of the plan will be available
for public review at the following locations: Clallam County
Sheriff's Department, Emergency Services; City Hall. City of
Forks; Port Angeles Fire Department; Fire District No. 3
(Sequim), Headquarters Station; and the Port Angeles branch of
the Olympic Library System.
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3APPLICABLE EMERGENCY PLANS AND PROCEDURES: Olympic
(Footnote Continued)
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3.60 FUNDING: All costs associated with the development of
this Plan have been assumed by the participatina local
governments. Some assistance has been provided by
certain state and federa! agencies in training.
Assistance may also be provided by private industry as
appropriate. In addition, some costs associated with
actual response to a hazardous materials emergency may be
reimbursed in accordance with 40 CFR, Subpart 310.
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3.70 CONCEPT OF OPBRATION [Reference NRT-1, A.7]:
.01 COOPERATIVB RESPONSE: A situation which involves
hazardous materials has the potential for rapid
escalation from a minor incident to a community
emergency of disastrous scope. The variables
present in such an incident, coupled with the
demands on limited resources in a small community
like Clallam County, presents a challenge to any
single responder. Therefore, response to chemical
incidents is a community-wide responsibility, and
will necessitate the coordinated use of resources
from many public aaencies and private interests.
.01 INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM: In order to ensure a
comprehensive response to emergency needs invo!ving
hazardous materials (consistent with the response
mechanisms already in existence), the Incident
Command System (lCS) will be the basic format by
which such events are managed at the local leve!.
In accordance with the requirements of RCW 70.136
each political subdivision of the state must
desienate an incident command agency for this
purpose 4 .
.02 MUTUAL AID: The personnel. equipment and
facilities of the constituent public and private
alencies will be made available to the coordinated
response system as defined in this Plan. All
(Footnote Continued)
Memorial Hospital Disaster Plan; Forks Community Hospital
Disaster Plan; City of Port An.eles Emer8ency Response
Procedures; City of Sequim, Comprehensive Disaster Plan;
Clallam County Chapter, American Red Cross. Disaster Plan;
Washington State Patrol, Unusual Occurrence Procedures; State
of Washington, Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
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4The Incident Command System is a recognized method of
managing emergency situations regardless of the scale; and is
the designated format for inter-agency and inter-jurisdictional
operations conducted under the Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan.
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mutual-aid agreements and other applicable
interlocal arrangements for sharing of information
and resources shall be considered in effect for the
purposes of this Plan.
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DBSIGNATION OF A COMMUNITY EMBRGENCY COORDINATOR:
Community Emergency Coordinator(s) will be
desiinated by each LBPC. The CEC will be
responsible for making determinations necessary for
the full implementation of this Plan in cooperation
with the facility emergency coordinators. (TITLE
III - 303(c)(1)]
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.04 FACILITY EMERGENCY COORDINATOR: The owner or
operator of a facility subject to this Plan shall
designate a facility representative who will
participate in the local emergency planning process
as a facility emergency response coordinator.
.05 RELATIONSHIP OF THIS PLAN WITH OTHER RESPONSE
PLANS: All plans and procedures for hazardous
materials response are developed in accordance with
the provisions of the Clallam County Comprehensive
Emergency Management Plan (Master Plan).
Participatini jurisdictions include: City of Port
Angeles, City of Sequim, City of Forks and Clallam
County. All supplementary procedures adopted by
each jurisdiction and the appropriate response
a,encies are in concert with the provisions of this
plan.
.07 TYPICAL RBSPONSE FOR LEVELS OF INCIDENT SBVERITY
[NRT-l, C.2]: Cate,ories of response action will
be based on the severity of the incident:
A. RBSPONSE LBVBL I: An incident or threat of a
release which can be controlled by the first
response aeencies and does not require
evacuation of other than the involved
structure or the immediate outdoor area. The
incident is confined to a small area and does
not pose an immediate threat to life or
property.
B.
RESPONSE LEVEL II: An incident involving a
greater hazard or larger area which poses a
potential threat to life or property and which
may require a limited evacuation of the
surrounding area.
c.
RESPONSE LEVEL III: An incident involving
severe hazard or a large area which poses an
extreme threat to life and property and will
probably require a large scale evacuation; or
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an incident requ~r~n' the expertise or
resources of county, state, federal, or
private a,encies/oreanizations.
STATUTORY RESPONSIBILITY: This plan recognizes the
mandated responsibility of each participating agency.
AlthoUih the plan is designed to provide for maximum
coordination between all of the elements, no part of the
hazardous materials response procedures are intended to
interpose on the rightful authority and/or responsibility
of the participants.
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FACILITY EMERGENCY PLANS: Facilities who have submitted
emergency plans to the Clallam County LEPC are listed in
the Addendum to this plan. [NRT-l, A.7c]:
3.90
SECTION 4..00
ORGANIZATION AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
'.10 DESIGNATION OF THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT COMMAND
AGENCY: In accordance with the law an Incident Command
aiency has been designated for each political
subdivision. It is the responsibility of the Incident
Command alency to assume coordination of the resources
and activities of all local emer.ency response a.encies
and participatini private orianizations. The followini
are the desiinated Incident Command a.encies for HAZ MAT
response in this district:
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.02
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.05
.06
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CITY OF PORT ANGELES: Port Angeles Fire
Department.
CITY OF SRQUIM: Washington State Patrol.
CITY OF FORKS: Washiniton State Patrol.
CLALLAM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO.1: Washiniton
State Patrol.
CLALLAM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO.2: Washington
State Patrol.
CLALLAH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO.3: Washington
State Patrol.
CLALLAM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO.4: Fire district
personnel will assume IC.
CLALLAM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO.5: Washington
State Patrol.
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.10 CLALLAM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO.6: Washington
State Pat.rol.
.11 PORT OF PORT ANGELES: Port Angeles Fire Department
for all port property inside the city limits;
Washington State Patrol for all port facilities
outside Port Angeles city limits.
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CLALLAM COUNTY (AREAS NOT SERVED BY EXISTING FIRE
DISTRICTS): Washington State Patrol.
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4.20 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCIES: Local emergency
management agencies of Clallam County and the constituent
political subdivisions (established in accordance with
the requirements of RCW 38.52) will develop plans
necessary for the coordinated use of local resources in
the event of a hazardous materials incident. Procedures
will be consistent with the provisions of the Clallam
County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (Master
Plan). The designated emer~ency management
representatives are:
.01 CLALLAM COUNTY: Clallam County Sheriff.
.02 CITY OF PORT ANGELES: Chief, Port Angeles Fire
Department.
.03 CITY OF SEQUIM: Chief, Sequim Police Department.
.04 CITY OF FORKS: Chief, Forks Police Department.
4.30 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INCIDENT COMMAND AGENCY: The
designated HAZ MAT incident command agency shall assume
the following responsibilities during a hazardous
materials emergency:
.01 Determine overall incident objectives.
.02 Establish direction and control facilities (command
post and/or EOC) and ensure joint planning for
tactical activities.
.03 Coordinate the activities of all local emergency
response agencies; make maximum use of all assigned
resources.
.04 Develop action plans, and ensure integrated
tactical operations are conducted.
4.40 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGBNCIES:
.
.01 Assist the Incident Command Agency in the
coordination of local emergency response and
support agencies.
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.02 Implementation of the appropriate portions of the
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and
supplementary procedures.
4.50 RBSPONSIBILITIES OF THE FIRE SBRVICE AGBNCIES: The Fire
Service in the jurisdiction in which the incident occurs
is responsible for the following:
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Provide initial response to the incident and
identify the hazardous material involved.
Activate the hazardous materials response system
and make all necessary initial notifications.
.02
.03 Assist the Incident Command a.ency in isolating the
hazard area.
.04 Assist with rescue when possible.
.05 Provide field coordination of all incident related
emeraency medical services.
.05 Provide coordination of all mutual-aid forces
respondina to the incident in accordance with
standina procedures.
4.60 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES: The
law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction in which the
incident occurs is responsible for the followina:
.01 Isolate the hazard area as desianated by the
Incident Commander.
.02 Provide traffic and crowd control incident to the
hazard area, and establish the necessary control
points.
.03 Coordinate evacuation of the endanaered population.
.04 Provide site security as needed.
.05 Provide coordination of all mutual-aid law
enforcement resources respondina to the incident in
accordance with standina procedures.
4.70 RESPONSIBILITIES OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING
AGENCIES: The public works aaency of the jurisdiction in
which the incident occurs will be responsible for the
followina:
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.01
Assist the law enforcement agency with establishing
roadblocks and traffic control points.
.02 Provide equipment and manpower as available to
assist with heavy rescue.
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.03 Provide assistance with dikini~ sandbaiiini
operations for containment of chemicals when
appropriate.
.04 Provide for inspection of roads, brid,es and public
facilities.
4.80 RESPONSIBILITIES OF HEALTH SERVICES AGENCIES: Clallam
County Environmental Health officials are responsible for
providing initial technical assistance to the Incident
Commander reiarding conditions which may be dangerous to
human health. Such assistance could include:
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.01 Protective measures for persons in marginal impact
areas.
.02 Decontamination measures.
.03 Inspection of impacted drinking water sources.
.04 Inspection of food.
.05 Determination of the safety to re-enter/reoccupy
evacuated impact areas.
4.90 RESPONSIBIL~TIES OF HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES: The
combined human services organizations of Clallam County
will operate under the qoordination of the American Red
Cross (Clallam County Chapter) in accordance with the
provisions of the Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan. Available services include evacuation shelter
operation~ mass care and feeding: emergency individual
assistance; welfare and recovery programs.
4.100 RESPONSIBILITIES OF STATE AGENCIES: Several state
agencies have specific hazardous materials response and
recovery responsibilities. In addition to the Washington
State Patrol (which may be the designated Incident
Command agency) the involved state a~encies may include;
.01 STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY: The State Department
of Ecology is the lead state agency for the
management of HAZ MAT incident cleanups. DOE has
the following statutory responsibilities:
A. Respond to reported incidents and determine
the source, cause and responsible party.
B.
Ensure that containment, cleanup, and disposal
are carried out in a timely and adequate
manner.
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c.
Initiate enforcement action as appropriate.
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D. Assess environmental damage.
.02 STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Provides
technical assistance, laboratory testing and
sampling, and estimates of recovery costs for
spills involving pesticides.
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STATE DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Maintains
a 24 hour reporting and notification network for
state level response.
.04 STATE DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES: Assists in resource
damage assessments and provides information on
potential and actual habitat damage.
.05 STATE DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE: Assists in resource
damage assessments and provides information on
potential and actual habitat damage.
.06 STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES: Is
the lead agency for incidents involving radioactive
materials; and provides technical information,
sampling, and laboratory analysis for incidents
involving pesticides and other toxins.
.07 STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: May provide
assistance with traffic control, equipment, and
personnel for cleanup activities on state and
interstate highways.
.08 WASHINGTON STATE PATROL: Acts as Incident Command
Agency where so designated in accordance with the
law.
4.110 RESPONSIBILITIES OF FEDERAL AGENCIES:
.01 U. S. COAST GUARD: The U. S. Coast Guard has
investigative and enforcement responsibilities for
all spills into U. S. waters and coastal navigable
waters.
.02
U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY: EPA has the
primary responsibility for spills that occur on
inland U. S. waters not under USCG jurisdiction,
and all land-spills. The state of Washington is
within EPA Region X; and certain spill response
activities have been delegated to the state DOE.
If it is determined that a spill will exceed local
and state resources. the spill may be transferred
to EPA.
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4.120 RESPONSIBILITIES OF PRIVATE INDUSTRY: Private industry
has a substantial role in the development and execution
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of this plan. Each facility which is subject to the
requirements of SARA Title III is responsible for:
.01 Notifying the emergency plannin~ committee of the
facility representative who will participate in the
emer~ency planning process as a facility emergency
coordinator.
.02
The facility owner or operator will promptly inform
the emergency plannini committee of any relevant
changes occurrini at such facility.
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.03 Upon the request of the emergency planninc
committee. the owner or operator of the facility
shall provide information to the committee
necessary for developing and implementing the
emergency plan.
SECTION 5.00
GENERAL PROVISIONS
5.10 THE CLALLAM COUNTY PLANNING DISTRICT: The followina
jurisdictions are included in the Clallam County Planning
District: 1) City of Port Anieles; 2) City of Sequim; 3)
City of Forks; 4) Clallam County (with the exception of
Olympic National Park; Quillayute Reserve; Makah Reserve;
Lower Elwha Reserve; Georgetown Reserve and Dungeness
Wildlife Refuie).
5.20 PLANNING ZONES: For the purpose of development of this
plan. the Clallamm County Planning District will be
divided into four Plannina Zones. Determination of the
Planning Zones is based on the following criterion: (1)
Geographical boundaries; (2) population centers; (3)
common resources. A Community Emergency Coordinator will
be designated for each Planning Zone. and will be
responsible for planning within the zone under the
overall coordination of the County Emergency Services
Division. Planning Zones are identified as follows:
.01
EAST ZONE: (Approximate boundaries east county
line to Deer Park Road) City of Sequim (lead
agency); Clallam County Fire District No.3;
Clallam County Road District No.1; Clallam County
Sheriff.s Department Detachment I. CONTACT:
CHIEF, SBQUIM POLICR DBPARTMENT.
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.02 CENTRAL ZONE: (Approximate boundaries Deer
Park Road to Lake Crescent/Lyre River) City of Port
Angeles (lead agency); Clallam County! Fire District
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No.2; Clallam County Fire District No.4; Clallam
County Road District No.2; Clallam County
Sheriffts Department Detachment II; Olympic
Memorial Hospital. CONTACT: CHIEFt PORT ANGELES
FIRB DEPARTMENT.
.03
WEST ZONE: (Approximate boundaries Lake Crescent
and Burnt Mountain to southwest county line) City
of Forks (lead agency); Clallam County Fire
District No.1; Clallam County Fire District No.6;
Clallam County Road District No.3 (part); Clallam
County Sheriff's Department Detachment No. III;
Forks Community Hospital. CONTACT: CRIRF, FORKS
POLICE DEPARTMBNT.
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.04 NORTHWEST ZONE: (Approximate boundaries Lyre
River/Burnt Mountain to Neah Bay) Clallam County
Fire District No.5 (lead agency); Clallam County
Road District No.3 (part); Clallam County
Sheriff's Department Detachment IV; Clallam Bay
Clinic. CONTACT: CRIBF, CLALLAM COUNTY FIRB
DISTRICT NO.5 (CLALLAM BAY).
5.30 THE PLANNING PROCESS: The law specifies nine elements
that the LEPC must include in the Plan. The LEPC(s) will
work with designated facility representatives and others
in the preparation of review and revision of the Plan far
each zone. Staff work in the development and revision of
hazardous materials incidents response plans and
procedures is the responsibility of the respective
emergency management aaencies of the participating
jurisdictions, and will be coordinated by the County
Emergency Services Division. This Plan provides the
basic formula by which Zone plans are developed. In
addition to the provisions of this Plan, the provisions
of the Clallam County Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan apply to emergency response and recovery as
appropriate. [NRT-1, A.7b]
5.40
RELATIONSHIP WITH EXISTING PLANS:
attached Zone Plans, are a section
Comprehensive Emergency Management
{NRT-lt A.7cJ
This Plan, and all
of the Clallam County
Plan (Master Plan).
5.50
STRUCTURE OF THE LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING
COMMITTEES: A Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
will be designated for each Planning Zone. The purpose
of the LEPC is the coordination of long-range hazardous
materials preparedness and response. The LEPC will
establish rules, give public notice of their activities
and meetings, review and revise procedures, identify
existing response capabilities, and establish procedures
for receiving and processing requests far information
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from the public. Membership of the LEPC includes the
following:
.01 EAST ZONE:
A. Elected Official - City of Sequim.
B. Sequim Police Department (designated
e.ergency management agency for the City
of Sequim).
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C. Fire District No.3.
D. Jimmy-Corne-Lately Gazette.
E. Citizen At-Large.
F. Facility Coordinators from designated
facilities within the Planning Zone.
G. County Emergency Services Division.
.02 CENTRAL ZONE:
A. Elected Official - City of Port Angeles.
B. Elected Official - Clallam County.
C. Port Angeles Police Department.
D. Port Anleles Fire Department (designated
emergency management agency for the City
of Port Angeles).
E. Fire District No.2.
F. Peninsula Daily News.
G. Radio Station KAPY.
H. Radio Station KONP.
I. Olympic Memorial Hospital.
J. Facility Coordinators from designated
facilities within the Planning Zone.
K. County Emergency Services Division.
L. Citizen At-Large.
.
M. Emergency Medical Services Council.
.03 WEST ZONE:
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A. Elected Official (or designee) - City of
Forks.
B. Forks Police Department.
c. Fire District No. 1.
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E. Forks Forum.
F. Radio Station KVAC/KLLM.
G. Forks Community Hospital.
H. Facility Coordinators from designated
facilities within the Planning Zone.
I. County Emergency Services Division.
J. Citizen At-Larie
K. Emerienc}" Medical Services Council.
.04 NORTHWEST ZONE:
A. Fire District No.5.
B. Clallam Bay Clinic.
C. Facility Coordinators from designated
facilities within the Planning Zone.
D. Citizen At-Large.
E. Designated representative - Makah Tribe.
F. County Emergency Services Division.
5.60
FACILITY EMERGENCY PLANS: Facility emergency plans
within the Clallam County planning district, including
plans developed under OSHA regulations on hazardous waste
operations and emergency response, will be fully
integrated into this basic Plan to the extent possible.
Such integration includes active participation by
facility emergency coordinators in the overall planning
process, review of all facility plans by the LEPC, and
the identification of a central repository for such plans
in accordance with the community-right-
to-know requirements of SARA Title III. [NRT-l A.7c]
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5.70 REVIEW PROCEDURES: Section 303(e) of the Act requires
the state Emergency Response Commission to review and
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make recommendations on each plan, and to ensure
coordination with the plans of other LEPC's. In
accordance with SARA Title III, Section 303(a) the LEPC
is required to review this Plan once a year. Review will
occur in the month of October each year. Initiation of
the review process will be the responsibility of the
Committee Chairman.
5.100 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SARA TITLE III: The Act
requires owners and/or operators of certain facilities to
submit a list of chemicals present at their facilities.
This list must be submitted annually on the "Emergency
and Hazardous Chemical Inventory" form. Compliance with
these requirements is the responsibility of the
individual facilities.
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5.110 CHEMICALS INCLUDED IN THE REPORTING REQUIREMENT: The
following chemicals are required to be reported if they
fall within the threshold plannins quantities for the
period:
.01 Chemicals listed as "Extremely Hazardous
substances" under SARA Title III, Section 302
(attached to this Plan).
.02 Any chemical for which a Material Safety Data Sheet
is required under the Occupational Safety and
Health Act.
5.120 REPORTING DBADLINES: Listed chemicals will be reported
to the State ESC, the Clallam County LEPC and the fire
service a8ency in which the reportin~ facility is located
by March 1st of each year for chemicals present at that
facility during the previous calendar year.
5.130 IDENTIFICATION OF FACILITIES SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS
OF SARA TITLE III: Any location in Clallam County where
there is an amount of any hazardous substance present
which is equal to its threshold planning quantity (TPQ)
(in accordance with the Act) shall be considered a
qualifying facility for the purposes of this Plan.
5.150 METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE OCCURRENCE OF A RELEASE:
Determination of the occurrence of a release of Title III
classified substances is the statutory responsibility of
the facilities owners and/or operators. It shall be
encumbent upon the Emergency Coordinator's of such
facilities to establish appropriate internal procedures
for detecting a release, and for making timely
notifications pursuant to this Plan.
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5.160 METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE AREA OR POPULATION LIKELY TO
BE AFFECTED BY A RELEASE: Upon the occurrence of a
significant release, it will be the responsibility of the
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5.170
5.180
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incident command agency, in concert with the local
emergency responders, to determine the projected impact
area based on the circumstances of the release.
COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW REQUIREMENTS [TITLE III, Sec.
324]: Each emergency response plan, material safety data
sheet, inventory form, toxic chemical release form, and
follow-up emergency notice shall be made available to the
general public. This data will be available during
normal working hours at the following locations:
.01 North Olympic Library System, Port Angeles Branch.
.02 Port Angeles Fire Department.
.03 Fire District No.3 (Sequim), Headquarters Station.
.04 Emergency Services Section, Clallam County
Sheriff's Department, Courthouse, Port Angeles.
In addition, detailed guidelines for hazardous materials
response planning as required by S.A.R.A. Title III are
on file at the office of the LiPe.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS [TITLE III, Sec. 324(b)]:
Community relations with regard to the development and
execution of this plan is the combined responsibility of
the designated Public Information Officer(s) of the
constituent jurisdictions. The purpose of the community
relations provisions is to provide a means for educating
the public about possible emergencies and and planned
protective measures. The planning committee shall
annually publish a notice in the local newspapers that
the emergency response plan and any of the supporting
data required by law has been submitted, and that such
information is available for review by the public at the
desi~nated locations.
TRAINING: Training for emergency response personnel will
be in accordance with recommendations of the Washington
Fire Service Training Commission. Guidelines for
trainin~ standards involving emergency response personnel
will be the Comprehensive Training Model for Hazardous
Materials Incident Response.
DOCUMENTATION AND INVESTIGATIVE FOLLOW-UP [NRT-l, E]:
A central file of all incidents reported in accordance
with this plan, and reports of investigative follow-up
conducted by the fire service in which the incident
occurred, shall be maintained at the offices of the LEPC.
Investigative reports will be submitted on a quarterly
basis.
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5.190 PROCEDURES FOR TESTING AND UPDATING THE PLAN [NRT-l,
F.l]: This plan will be reviewed by the local emergency
plannin. committees on an annual basis (month of
October). The annual CEMP exercise schedule should
include the functional or operational testinl of at least
one of the elements of this Title.
5.200 HAZARD ANALYSIS [NRT-l, A.5]: The possible release
situations with consequences beyond the boundaries of the
facilities or adjacent to transportation routes will be
identified in the individual facility emerlency plans.
These plans will also include maps sbowinl the locations
of the facilities and associated vulnerable aress.
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5.210 EMERGENCY RESPONSE RESOURCES INVENTORY: The types,
quantities, capabilities and locations of emergency
response equipment (public sector and private sector) are
located as adendum to the CEMP.
SECTION 6.00
EXECUTION
NOTE
IN CASE OF BMERGENCY. GO DIRECTLY TO THE APPROPRIATE
EMBRGENCY ACTION CHBCKLIST LOCATED IN THE BACK OF THIS
PLAN! ! !
6.10 INITIAL EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES [NRT-1, C.4;
TITLE III. 303(c)(4)]: Each qualifyinl
facility is responsible for timely notification of the
Emerlency Coordinator (or desilnated contact point) of
the release of a reportable quantity of any extremely
hazardous hazardous substance. Notice shall also be
given to the State Emerlency Response Commission.
Telephone notification of the appropriate PSAP (i.e.
9-1-1 Centers) resnonsible for the jurisdiction in which
the inciden~ occurs shall constitute initial notification
of the Emer~ency Coordinator, and will result in the
necessary response. Written notification will be made in
a timely manner in accordance with the law. Internal
procedures will be developed to ensure that all
"chain-of-command" notifications and secondary
notifications are made through the PSAP. Consistent with
40 CFR 355.40 any required notice shall include the
following to the extent known:
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.01 The chemical name or identity of any substance
involved in the release.
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An indication of whether the substance is an
extremely hazardous substance.
An estimate of the quantity of any such substance
that was released into the environment.
The time and duration of the release.
The medium or media into which the release
occurred.
Proper precautions to take as a result of the
releaset includin, evacuation.
The names and telephone number of the person or
persons to be contact for further information.
6.20 REQUIRED FOLLOW-UP NOTIFICATION: As soon as practicable
after a release whi~h requires notice under this Plant
the responsible facility owner or operator will provide a
written follow-up emer,ency notice (or notices). Such
notice shall contain:
.01 Actions taken to respond to and contain the
release.
.02 Any known or anticipated acute or chronic health
risks associated with the release.
.03 Were appropriatet advice regardina medical
attention necessary for exposed individuals.
6.30 SECONDARY NOTIFICATIONS AND COORDINATION WITH STATE AND
FEDERAL AGENCIES: Notification of the State Division of
Emer,ency Manaaement of a release shall constitute
secondary notification of all appropriate state and
federal a,encies. Secondary notification will be made by
the primary coordination point (PSAP) within the involved
Zone.
6.60 PUBLIC INFORMATION AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS [NRT-lt C.5]:
.01
.
Education of the public on the provisions of the
this plan. possible emergenciest and protective
measures will be carried out prior to emergencies
through a series of news releases through the
public media. In additiont such information will
be made available to the public through the Olympic
Library System. Public hearings will be announced
in accordance with the law in order to provide the
public opportunity to comment.
.02 The designated Public Information Officer is
responsible for all interface with the news media
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for the purpose of coordination of news releases
and dissemination of emergency public information
in time of emergency.
.03 The Cqunty Emergency Public Information Officer
will act as PIO for the jurisdiction in which the
emergency occurs.
6.70 DIRECTION AND CONTROL (NRT-1, C.2]:
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.01 The designated Incident Command agency in
which the incident occurs (or command agencies
acting under the concept of unified command where
appropriate) shall assume direction and control of
the overall emergency response.
.02 The Incident Command System will be the recognized
chain of command for the total response system and
for each major response function under the control
of the Incident Command agency. Bach responding
a.ency will retain its internal chain of command.
.03 Each participating agency shall identify the
appropriate chain of command within that agency for
direction and control of resources and
representation of that agency to the Incident
Commander.
6.80 COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATION [HRT-1, C.3]: The existing
communications systems will remain in place.
Coordination of communications with field forces will be
accomplished through the command post when established,
utilizing the appropriate frequencies. Tbe following
protocols will be observed during a multi-agency
emergency response (Level II or higher):
.01 All communications from field units will be
directed to the command post as soon as it is
established.
.02 All communications from the designated dispatch to
field units will be directed through the command
post when established.
.03 The tactical (attack) frequency will be the
frequency designated for the zone in which the
incident occurs.
.04
Inter-agency communications are restricted to
supervisory personnel only unless otherwise
directed.
.
.05 All secondary notifications, requests for
information, etc. will be made by the designated
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dispatch or the Emeraency Operations Center when
activated.
.06 The Emeraency Operations Center may be activated at
Level II to assist with communications if needed.
WARNING SYSTEMS AND EMERGENCY PUBLIC NOTIFICATION: There
is no comprehensive warnina system available within the
Clallam County plannina district which is applicable in
all cases. With the exception of two limited areas
(Forks and vicinity, and Port An,eles) there is no
effective public radio covera,e which can be accessed
locally. Since there is also no siren system place, the
only universal means of warnina is the door-to-door
method (backed up by public radio wherever possible).
These procedures will be activated as directed by the
Incident Commander. The followina protocols will be used
to initiate warnina and emerlency public notification:
.01 WARNING:
A. LEVEL I: May be activated by the deai,nated
dispatch as needed. Content of the warnina
messaae will be determined by the Incident
Command agency or first supervisor on scene:
(I) Assian available law enforcement units to
carry out door-to-door dissemination if
possibles.
(2) Contact local broadcast station is
applicable to the spill location.
B. LEVEL II: Activated by the Incident
Commander. Emerlency Public Information
system will be activated at this time, and
warnina message content determined by the
designated IC staff officer:
(1) Operations Section will assign field units
to carry out door-to-door dissemination
according to plan.
(2) Public Information Officer will initiate
contact with the appropriate broadcast
media.
C.
LEVEL III:
Commander.
system may
Operations
Activated by the
Emergency Public
be coordinated at
Center:
Incident
Information
the Emergency
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(1) Operations Section will assian field units
to carry out door-to-door dissemination
accordini to plan.
(2) Public Information Officer (or deputy)
will establish and maintain continuous
contact with appropriate broadcast media.
.02
EMERGENCY PUBLIC INFORMATION: The same methods as
in paragraph .01 above will be used for the
dissemination of emeriency public information.
This activity will be coordinated by the PIO.
6.90 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT [NRT-I, C.6]: Emergency resource
coordination within the response zone will be
accomplished by the designated Logistics Section in that
zone. County wide resource coordination will be in
accordance with the Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan.
6.100 EMERGENCY MEDICAL [NRT-I, C.7]: Emergency medical
response to hazardous materials emergencies will be in
accordance with standinl orders and mutual aid
alreements. Coordination of emerlency medical response
in a Level III situation will be carried out under the
Comprehensive Emergency Manaa:ement Plan.
6.110 RESPONSE PERSONNEL SAFETY [NRT-I, C.8]: The following
a:eoeral guidelines will be observed for protection of
emera:ency response personnel:
.01 The number of personnel operatina: in the
contaminated area will be kept to a minimum.
.02 Personnel will be instructed to avoid contact with
contaminants or contaminated or suspected
contaminated surfaces; and to avoid walking through
any suspected releases, or placing equipment on
contaminated surfaces.
.03 Personnel will be advised of all site control
policies including entry points, decon layoutt
decon procedures and workina times.
.04 Site control plans will always include an escape
route and emergency evacuation signals.
.05
All tasks and responsibilities will be identified
before attempting entry. If necessary, unfamiliar
operations will be practiced prior to entry.
.06 The buddy system will be used for all entry
operations. Properly equipped back-up crews and a
safety officer will be available whenever possible.
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.07 Visual contact will be maintained between entrYJ
back-up crews and the safety officer.
.08 Drinking, smoking and any other practices which
increase the probability of hand-to-mouth
contamination transfer will be prohibited in the
contaminated area.
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.09
Decontamination and personal cleanliness practices
will be followed before eating, drinking or smoking
after leaving the contaminated area.
6.120 PERSONAL PROTECTION OF CITIZENS [NRT-l, C.ga):
Information on the most appropriate methods of personal
protection in the event of an emergency will be
determined by the nature and scope of the release.
Evacuation is sometimes, but not always, necessary. For
some hazardous materials it may be safest to instruct
citizens to remain inside with doors and windows closed.
The emergency public information distribution system will
be used to the fullest extent possible in advising
citizens of the best means of protection.
'.130 EVACUATION PROCEDURES [NRT-1, C.9b]: The decision for
evacuation is the responsibility of the Incident
Commander. An evacuation order will include the reason
for evacuation, the time frame for completion of the
evacuation and a clear definition of the area to be
evacuated. Evacuation will be coordinated by the law
enforcement agency in which the target population is
located. Mandatory evacuation may be ordered by
emergency proclamation of the appropriate legislative
body or by the designated executive.
.01 PRECAUTIONARY EVACUATIONS: Precautionary evacuation
of certain hiah-risk members of the effected
population may be recommended. This might include
infants, pregnant women, persons with respiratory
illnesses and the elderly.
.02 ALTERNATE EVACUATION ROUTES: Evacuation routes will
be determined by the nature and scope of the event.
.
.03 AUTHORITY FOR ORDERING EVACUATION: Precautionary
evacuation may be ordered by the Incident Commander.
Mandatory evacuation of the population in the impact
area is accomplished by emergency declaration of the
appropriate legislative body or by the executive
head when so empowered.
.04 FACILITIES AND SPECIAL POPULATION EVACUATION:
Evacuation plans will include special attention to
facilities within the impact area (i.e. schools,
hospitals, nursing homes, etc.); and provisions will
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be made to evacuate elderly and handicapped persons
who require assistance in complying with evacuation
orders.
.05 ORDERLY RETURN TO EVACUATED AREAS: Return to
evacuated areas will be authorized throuih
declaration by the legislative body or designated
representative. Return will be coordinated through ..
desiinated checkpoints in accordance with ..
procedures.
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