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RE: APPROVE LOCAL EMERGENCY OPERATION PLAN FOR HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS ANNEX EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Local Emergency Operation Plan for
the Hazardous Materials Annex Emergency Response Plan for the County of Weld, State of
Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the
Weld County Sheriffs Office, with terms and conditions being as stated in said plan, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said plan, a copy of
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, that the Local Emergency Operation Plan for Hazardous Materials
Annex Emergency Response Plan for the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through
the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Sheriff's
Office, be, and hereby is, approved.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 16th day of April, A.D., 2001.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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WELD COUNTY
LOCAL EMERGENCY OPERATION PLAN
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ANNEX
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
2001-0862
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ANNEX
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE NUMBER
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose 1
B. Philosophy 1
C. Objectives 2
II. ADMINISTRATION
A. Scope 2
B. Authority 3
III. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT CLASSIFICATION
A. Level I 3
B. Level II 3
C. Level III 4
IV. DIRECTION and CONTROL/COORDINATION
A. Direction 4
B. Control 4
C. Control 5
V. OPERATIONAL BUILD-UP
A. Level I 5
B. Level II 5
C. Level III 5
VI. ORGANIZATION
A. Level I 5
B. Level II 6
C. Level III 6
VII. RESPONSIBILITIES OF AGENCIES
A. City and County Government 6
B. State Government 7
C. Federal Government 8
D. Other 8
VIII. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. Mitigation 9
B. Preparedness 9
C. Notification 9
D. Activation 10
E. Mandatory on-scend actions 11
F. Evacuation 12
G. Containment 13
H. Clean-up and Recovery 13
I. Disposal of Hazardous Material 14
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ANNEX
TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT'D)
PAGE NUMBER
IX. INCIDENT COMMAND and SCENE COORDINATION
A. Incident Commander 15
B. Incident Command 15
X. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE TEAM 16
XI. ACCESS to INCIDENT SCENE
A. Restricted Access Area (HOT ZONE) 17
B. Limited Access Area (WARM ZONE) 17
C. Safe Haven Area (COLD ZONE) 17
APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1 DEFINITIONS
APPENDIX 2 INITIAL HAZARD ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
APPENDIX 3 MAJOR INCIDENT CHECKLIST
APPENDIX 4 EVACUATION CHECKLIST
APPENDIX 5 CHEMTREC INFORMATION/NRC INFORMATION
APPENDIX 6 BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST
APPENDIX 7 MILITARY ASSISTANCE INFORMATION SHEET
APPENDIX 8 HAZMAT INCIDENT REPORT FORM
APPENDIX 9 CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION/DECONTAMINATION RECORD
APPENDIX 10 COST RECOVERY FORMULA
APPENDIX 11 SARA TITLE III
APPENDIX 12 DESIGNATED EMERGENCY RESPONSE AUTHORITIES (DERA)
APPENDIX 13 DIAGRAM of TYPICAL SCENE with ZONES
APPENDIX 14 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TEAM REQUEST PROCEDURE
WELD COUNTY
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ANNEX
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
RECORD OF CHANGES
CHANGE
NUMBER DATE OF CHANGE POSTED BY: DATE POSTED
Resolution Signed April 17, 1991
INTRODUCTION
I. PURPOSE
A. Purpose
The purpose of this Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan is
to;
1. Identify Federal, State, Local and Private Industry responsibilities
and actions required to minimize and limit the damage to human
health, natural systems and property caused by the release or
potential release of hazardous materials.
2. Establish an organization capable of effective and coordinated
management of spills, leaks, ruptures, detonations and/or fires
involving hazardous materials which may occur in Weld County.
3. Include provisions for a systematic buildup of coordination,
supporting services, and command capabilities as they are related to
the immediate need or the potential need during an emergency.
4. Include provisions for the retention of local operational command in
the area where an emergency exists until such time as emergency has
extended or threatens to extend beyond jurisdictional areas.
5. Identify outside agencies that may provide supporting services and
coordination to the local departments during emergencies without
necessarily assuming central command.
6. Utilize existing fire officers and members of the hazardous materials
response teams who are most familiar with hazardous materials
problems, and who are most qualified to assist in handling them.
7. Meet all Federal, State and Local minimum training requirements for
the level of response and assignment whether it be from private or
public entities.
B. Philosophy
Hazardous materials incidents encompass a wide variety of potential
situations including fires, spills, radiological incidents, transportation
accidents, chemical reactions, explosions, leaks, environmental impact
spills of products not classified as hazardous materials and similar events.
The hazard of the material itself may include flammable, combustibles,
explosives, compressed gases, cryogenics, poisons, toxins, corrosives,
carcinogenic materials, radiological and any combination thereof. This plan
provides a general framework for handling a hazardous material incident, but
does not address the specific tactics, control measures or clean-up. For
prescribed and recommended incident activities and specific tactics
reference should be made to the numerous emergency response guides and texts
available.
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C. Objectives
1. To describe mitigation procedures, pre-emergency precautions,
operational concepts, organization and support systems required to
implement the plan.
2. To identify and define responsibilities and tasks of each
participating agency relative to:
a. Emergency response
b. Identification of product
c. Incident stabilization
d. Technical assistance
e. Decontamination
f. Public information
g. Public warning
h. Evacuation
i. Cost recovery
j . Temporary storage of hazardous materials
k Sampling of product
1. Minimum training requirements
3. To establish lines of authority and coordination when this plan is
implemented.
II. ADMINISTRATION
A. Scope
The scope of this hazardous materials emergency response plan covers spills,
leaks, ruptures and/or fires involving hazardous materials of a biological,
chemical or radiological nature, within Weld County at the request of the
jurisdiction wherein the incident occurs. Partial or total activation of
this plan may be instituted depending upon this size of the incident,
population impacted, perceived or known dangers and expertise and equipment
available within said jurisdiction.
B. Authority
1. Weld County Basic Plan, revised 1985.
2. Title 29, Article 22 of the Colorado Revised Statues (also known as
Senate Bill 84-172) which assigns responsibility to local government
for response to town, city and county to have a designated emergency
response authority (DERA) for hazardous materials incidents occurring
within the incorporated limits of such town, city and county. A list
of DERA's is included in Appendix 15. This listing will be updated
perpetually as information is received.
a. For a hazardous substance incident occurring on any Federal,
State and County road located outside of municipal city limits
the Colorado State Patrol is the Designated Emergency
Response authority (29-22-102 (c) ) .
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3. HB90-1238 passed on May 31, 1990 provides authority for the Colorado
Emergency Planning Commission and the Local Emergency Planning
Committee. This bill also provides an immunity clause for members
of these committees. Other authorities and designations are also
included and may be revised by subsequent congressional actions.
4. Intergovernmental agreements between Weld County, the City of Greeley
and Union Colony Fire Rescue Authority.
III. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT CLASSIFICATION
There are three (3) levels of Hazardous Materials Incident Classification. The
bases used for determining the level of a hazardous material incident are:
1. Level of technical expertise required to mitigate the incident.
2. Extent of Municipal, County and State government involvement.
3. Extent of evacuation of civilians.
4. Extent of injuries and/or deaths.
5. Environment and systems (utilities) impact.
6. Utilization of the Hazardous Materials Response Team.
A. Level I
1. Spills which can be properly and effectively contained and/or
mitigated by equipment and supplies immediately available on local
fire department apparatus.
2. Leaks and ruptures which can be controlled using equipment and
supplies immediately available on local fire department apparatus.
3. Fires involving toxic materials which can be extinguished with
resources immediately available to fire department personnel.
4. Hazardous material incidents which do not require evacuation of
civilians.
5. Hazardous material incidents which can be contained and controlled
utilizing resources of the fire department having jurisdiction with
lateral technical outside assistance.
B. Level II
1. Spills which can be properly and effectively contained and/or
mitigated by the use of specialized equipment and supplies
immediately available to recognized Hazardous Materials Response
Team(s) .
2. Leaks and ruptures which can be controlled using specialized
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equipment and supplies immediately available to recognized Hazardous
Materials Response Team(s) .
3. Fires involving toxic materials that are permitted to burn for a
controlled period of time, or are allowed to consume themselves.
4. Hazardous materials incidents which require evacuation of civilians
within the area of one local jurisdiction.
5. Hazardous materials incidents which can be contained and controlled
utilizing resources within the immediate availability of recognized
Hazardous Materials Response Team(s) .
C. Level III
1. Spills which cannot be properly and effectively contained and/or
mitigated by highly specialized equipment and supplies immediately
available to recognized Hazardous Materials Response Team(s) .
2. Leaks and ruptures which cannot be controlled using highly
specialized equipment immediately available to recognized Hazardous
Materials Response Team.
3. Fires involving toxic materials that are allowed to burn due to
ineffectiveness or dangers of the use of water, and/or there is a
real threat of container failure, and/or an explosion, detonation,
or SIEVE has occurred.
4. Hazardous materials incidents which require evacuation of civilians
extending across jurisdictional boundaries, and/or there are serious
civilian injuries or deaths as a result of the hazardous materials
incident.
5. Major hazardous materials incidents that require resources beyond the
capability of the local fire department and recognized Hazardous
Materials Response Team(s) . Assistance is requested and provided by
environmental or industrial hazardous materials response personnel.
6. Hazardous materials incident which require multi-agency involvement
of very large proportions, including County, State and Federal
agencies.
IV. DIRECTION and CONTROL/COORDINATION
A. Direction of overall response/recovery activities shall be provided
by the Designated Emergency Response Authority (DERA) if Level II or
III incident occurs.
B. Control of fire department activities for a Level II hazardous
material incident shall be provided by the Incident Commander (I.C. )
of the fire department having jurisdiction. Coordination for a Level
II hazardous material incident shall be provided by the Incident
Commander in accordance with the Mutual Aid Agreement signed between
Weld Fire Departments/Districts and the Union Colony Fire Rescue
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Authority. Union Colony Fire Rescue Authority Hazardous Materials
Response Team may provide lateral technical assistance as necessary.
C. Control of fire district activities for a Level III hazardous
material incident shall be provided by the Incident Commander (I.C.)
of the fire department having jurisdiction.
Coordination for a Level III hazardous materials incident shall be
provided by the Incident Commander in accordance with the Mutual Aid
Agreement signed between Weld Fire Departments/Districts and Response
Team, and appropriate City and/or County Office of Emergency
Management, environmental and industrial hazardous materials response
personnel, and other outside agency assistance as requested, shall
provide lateral technical assistance as necessary.
V. OPERATIONAL BUILD-UP
A. Level I Incident
• Incident Commander
• Local Fire Department
• EMS
• Weld County LEPC-Notification
• Weld County DPH&E-Notification with discretionary response
B. Level II Incident
All of Level I PLUS:
• UCFRA Hazardous Material Response Team and/or other
Recognized Hazardous Materials Response Team
• Threat Assessment Group
• Assisting Agencies
C. Level III Incident
All of Level I & II PLUS:
• Public Information Officer
• Shelters
• Additional Resources
• City/County Agencies
• Planning
• Logistics
• Suppression
• City/County Task Force
• Hazardous Materials Experts
• Shippers/Manufacturers
VI. ORGANIZATION
A. The organization for the handling of a Level I hazardous material
incident may consist of, but not limited to, the following agencies:
1. Fire department/district having jurisdiction
2. Law enforcement agency having jurisdiction
3. Weld County Office of Emergency Management
4. Colorado State Patrol (if on State/County/Federal Roads)
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5. Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment
6. Traffic and Engineering Departments having jurisdiction
7. Water and Sewer Department having jurisdiction
8. U.S. Department of Agriculture, County Extension Office-CSU
9. Designated Emergency Response Authority (DERA)
10. Public Utilities
11. Lateral Technical Assistance from appropriate HMRT
B. The organization for the handling of a Level II hazardous material
incident, in addition to those agencies listed in Section VI.A.
1. UCFRA Hazardous Material Response Team and/or other
Recognized Hazardous Materials Response Team
2. Additional Law enforcement agencies
3. Local medical facilities
4. Local ambulance service
C. The organization for handling of a Level III hazardous material
incident, in addition to those agencies listed in sections VI.A and
VII.B.
1. Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
2. Colorado Office of Emergency Management
3. Colorado Division of Wildlife
4. U.S. Department of Forestry
5. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
6. U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
7. U.S. Coast Guard (National Response Center)
8. Hazardous Materials specialists from private industry
VII. RESPONSIBILITIES of AGENCIES
A. City and County Governments
1. The Fire Department having jurisdiction shall assume role of
Incident Commander (I.C.) on the scene of a hazardous
materials incident within their jurisdiction. On State,
Federal and County highways outside of municipal city limits
where the Colorado State Patrol, upon their arrival, will
assume incident command unless the emergency response has been
delegated pursuant to CRS 29-22-102(3) (C) . The Fire
Department or Colorado State Patrol shall coordinate and
effect rescue efforts, first aid, and hazard reduction
activities. The Incident Commander shall work with and
coordinate his department's activities with other responding
agencies. CDPH&E Hazardous Materials Radiation and Waste
Control Division (HMRWCD) can provide technical advice
regarding protective measures for use by response personnel,
and advice regarding suitable disposal of hazardous waste.
The functions and services that HMRWCD can provide shall be
coordinated with the Incident Commander
2. The Law Enforcement Agency having jurisdiction shall have
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responsibility for crowd control, traffic control, scene
security, and shall coordinate and control evacuation
activities. In areas where no fire district exists, the law
enforcement agency having jurisdiction shall assume control.
3. The Weld County Office of Emergency Management will monitor
the events of selected minor and all major hazardous material
incidents and shall coordinate needed resources and efforts of
other agencies within their jurisdiction. This office shall
maintain lists of resources, hazard locations and operations
plans for the county. DERA will provide supervisory authority
of clean-up within unincorporated Weld. This office shall
also be responsible for submitting hazardous material reports
to the Colorado Emergency Planning Commission.
4. The Weld County Department of Health and Environment shall
provide assistance and information regarding human health and
environmental health dangers. They will also provide
assistance and information regarding laboratory analysis and
laboratory locations. They will provide information regarding
clean-up and disposal procedures after the product has been
identified.
5. Traffic and engineering (Public Works) may assist in necessary
road closures, detours, and establish control zones. This
agency may also assist the fire department in appropriate
clean-up and scene stabilization for incidents on surface
streets according to local capability.
6. Water and Sewer departments shall be capable of providing
remedial actions when a hazardous material may effect water
sources and distribution systems. They may also assist in
product analysis utilizing their chemical lab, if available.
B. State Government
1. Colorado State Patrol is the Designated Emergency Response
Authority on any federal, state, or county roadway located
outside municipal city limits. CSP may delegate such authority
to local officials, if they so desire and if the elected
officials agree. If such delegation is agreed, then CSP will
retain responsibility for traffic supervision and control on
all state highways, state owned bridges, and on highways within
unincorporated areas. They shall provide traffic control,
traffic re-routing, road closure, prevention of unauthorized
entry into restricted and limited access areas, and assist
local authorities as requested. If no agreement is made, then
the Colorado State Patrol will be the Designated Emergency
Response Authority and will assume Incident Command.
2. Colorado Division of Wildlife has the responsibility for
protecting the State's natural wildlife resources and their
habitat. They can provide recommendations and guidelines when
a hazardous substance has or may contaminate streams or
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waterways. They shall coordinate their on-scene activities
through the Incident Commander or a liaison officer.
3. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is
responsible for protecting public health from low level.
radioactivity and hazardous materials. Their further
responsibilities include protecting food and water supplies
from the effects of hazardous materials incidents, and
designating a location for the disposal of hazardous waste.
All incidents involving radioactive materials should be
reported to the State Department of Health.
C. Federal Government
1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a responsibility
assuring the protection of the environment from all types of
contamination, and must be notified of incidents of hazardous
materials resulting in contamination. The National
Contingency Plan specifies the Federal on-scene Incident
Commander for inland waters and ground to be the EPA.
2. Department of Energy (DOE) has the responsibility and the
capability of assisting and providing technical information in
the handling and disposal of radiological sources and nuclear
materials.
3. Department of Transportation (DOT) has a responsibility to
regulate the transportation of hazardous materials. The DOT,
through its National Transportation Safety Board, may as
requested or as needed, investigate and report on serious
transportation accidents.
4. U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has a responsibility encompassing the
Nations' coastline major navigable waterways, and overland
pipelines. They can provide for the decontamination and
clean-up of any material that enters and effects the waters.
The National Contingency Plan specifies the federal on-scene
Incident commander for Coastal Waters as the U.S. Coast Guard.
D. Other
1. Any person or business possessing a quantity of hazardous
substance in equal or greater quantities as specified in
Article 22, Title 29, Section 107, CRS, must report that
information to the local Designated Emergency Response
Authority (DERA) and the Waste Management Division of the
State Department of Health, Local Emergency Planning
Committee and Colorado Emergency Planning Commission.
2. The DERA in turn will regularly provide to the governing body
and the Emergency Management Director a current listing of
persons/organizations reporting possession of hazardous
substances under Section 107.
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VIII. CONCEPT of OPERATIONS
This section provides basic groundwork and strategy for the implementation
of the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan.
A. Mitigation
1. Perform hazard analysis to identify existing hazards through
local fire departments/districts.
2. Identify potential locations for major transportation
incidents, i.e. overpasses, rail lines contiguous to an
industrial installation, such as a fertilizer factory.
B. Preparedness
1. Conduct public education efforts through activities of the
fire prevention, law enforcement and emergency management
public information progress.
2. Emergency response personnel will be trained, using EPA, FEMA,
COEM and other available resources to include procedural
response and exercises.
3. Identify, private and public resources, equipment, personnel
and containment supplies.
C. Notification
1. The first public employee becoming aware of an actual or
potential hazardous material incident shall notify appropriate
law or fire agency having jurisdiction.
2. The public safety agency that is first on the scene shall
immediately obtain pertinent information to confirm a
hazardous material incident, and shall relay the information
to Weld County Regional Communications Center as well as their
own dispatch if different.
3. If the hazardous material incident occurs on a boundary
between two jurisdictions, or in an area where the
jurisdiction is not readily ascertainable, the first emergency
response agency to the scene is responsible for the initial
emergency actions. Subsequent to the emergency response,
continuing responsibility shall be exercised by the DERA in
which the incident actually occurred.
4. The Weld County Regional Communications Center shall notify
all appropriate agencies of the incident, classification and
level of response, if enough information is available.
5. If there is a significant number of injuries or contamination,
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or there is a serious potential threat to life safety, the
public safety agency responsible for immediate direct action
shall notify the regional communications center.
6. The organization known as CHEMTREC (800-424-9300) may be
contacted by the Incident Commander of the agency within whose
jurisdiction the hazardous material incident has occurred, and
by the Hazardous Materials Response Team.
D. Activation
1. When any public agency of a City or County within Weld County
receives initial notification from any source regarding a
hazardous material incident, they shall immediately inform the
communications center so that the appropriate fire district
having jurisdiction can be called to provide them with all
information.
2. If a hazardous substance incident occurs on private
property, the owner or operator may undertake the emergency
response and notify and coordinate such response with the
appropriate DERA. If the owner or operator does not wish to
undertake emergency response or if in the judgement of the DERA
there exists an imminent danger to the public health and safety
beyond such property, the DERA shall initiate an appropriate
emergency response.
3. The fire district having jurisdiction shall immediately
dispatch a normal response to the scene of the incident
commensurate to the reported nature of the emergency. The
fire district having jurisdiction shall become the Incident
Commander.
4. The public safety agency responsible for immediate direct
action shall call dispatch and other appropriate agencies as
necessary to quickly take countermeasures to contain and
reduce spread of material and its hazardous effects.
5. Upon notification that a hazardous material incident is in
progress, it shall be presumed that the incident is a Level I
incident, unless additional information indicates a greater
level. The Weld County Office of Emergency Management shall
be notified no matter what level the initial reports indicate.
6. It is projected that most Level I hazardous materials
incidents shall require no further notification or activation
except that which is necessary to protect the environment,
such as, those agencies listed in IX C-4. This will be
coordinated through the Weld County Office of Emergency
Management.
7. A hazardous material incident becomes a Level II when the
Incident commander so deems it.
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8. A Level II hazardous material incident may require the Office
of Emergency Management or On Scene Incident commander to
direct the Weld County Communications Center to:
a. Request the Union Colony Hazardous Materials Response
Team and/or other Appropriate recognized response team.
i. The requesting agency shall furnish the
communications center with:
• The name of the agency requesting
the response,
• contact information (name, rank,
phone number and radio frequency
to be contacted) ,
• the location of the incident,
• the type of incident (spill, leak,
fire, explosion) ,
• the materials involved,
• the nature of their request (info,
response or other type of
request.)
b. Send additional equipment from any source, public or
private, as deemed necessary by the Incident Commander.
9. A Level III hazardous material incident may require the Weld
County Office of Emergency Management and/or On Scene Incident
Commander to direct the Weld County Regional Communications
Center to do the following in addition to Level II.
a. Request additional apparatus and equipment from any
source, public or private, as deemed necessary by the
Incident Commander.
b. Request assistance from any State or Federal agency as
deemed necessary.
c. Notify the EOC personnel.
d. The Weld County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will
be activated to function as an Incident Management
System (IMS) if the hazardous substance is determined
by the Incident Commander to required evacuation of
civilians.
E. Mandatory On-scene Actions
1. The following are required actions that will be taken by
emergency personnel at the scene of a hazardous material
incident:
a. Establish a command post.
i. A Command Post location shall be
established for all hazardous material
incidents most importantly Level II and
Level III.
ii. The site for the Command Post shall be in
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a removed, protected secure location, and
identified by the I.C.
iii. There shall be only one Command Post
location. The location will be broadcast
to Weld County Communications Center upon
arrival of the first responding unit.
iv. Representatives of the agencies on scene
shall report to the Command Post or
provide a liaison officer to report.
v. If the EOC is activated, or as otherwise
requested by the governing body of the
jurisdiction, the response authority will
provide periodic reports on the incident
situation to include damage assessment
data, and requirements for local, state
or federal assistance.
b. Protect and/or save human life and property when at all
possible, and at no unnecessary risk to response
personnel.
c. Isolate and declare a restricted zone protecting the
incident scene.
2. The following are suggested actions that should be taken by
emergency personnel at the scene of a hazardous material
incident:
a. Take necessary steps to identify the product(s) and
determine the hazard class.
b. Take feasible steps necessary and appropriate to
protect and safeguard the response personnel.
c. Restrict, stop and redirect traffic when necessary.
d. Take necessary actions to contain or prevent
uncontrolled spread of the hazardous material.
e. Isolate and hold all suspected contaminated persons for
further examination by specialists, and/or by a medical
facility. If there are casualties requiring medical
attention, take only necessary life-saving actions
prior to the arrival of a qualifed hazardous material
specialist and/or a specially trained medical unit.
Decontamination of all affected persons shall take
place prior to medical attention. Insure that all
attendants and medical facilities are aware of the
nature of the incident and the possibility of
contamination still exists.
F. Evacuation
1. When in the response process, evacuation of the public (or a
community) appears necessary to save lives and property, the
Governor, the Sheriff or the Chief Elected Official may be
notified to coordinate emergency shelter, See Annex G, Weld
County Emergency Operations Plan, Sheltering.
2. If evacuation should become necessary in the judgement of the
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Incident Commander, he shall notify the Chief Elected Official
and appropriate law enforcement agency.
3. The law enforcement agency having jurisdiction, assisted by
other appropriate agencies, shall conduct and effect an
orderly evacuation within the designated area.
4. Immediate evacuation may be initiated by the first officer on
the scene. Planning and coordination of large scale
evacuation shall be the function of the Incident Commander in
conjunction with the appropriate law enforcement agency.
G. Containment
1. The primary responsibility of the emergency response personnel
shall be scene stabilization, product identification, product
containment and personnel decontamination.
2. Procedures employed or recommended by the emergency response
personnel shall at all times promote the ultimate safety of
emergency personnel and civilians.
3. On-site tactics and strategies recommended or employed by the
emergency response personnel shall be in accordance with
current accepted practices for the handling of hazardous
materials.
4. The Hazardous Material Response Team may offer lateral
technical assistance in clean-up and disposal of hazardous
material and hazardous waste products in coordination with the
Weld County or Colorado Department of Health & Environment.
H. Clean-up and Recovery
1. The DERA of each jurisdiction shall, as necessary, exercise
continuing supervision for the cleanup and removal of the
hazardous substance involved in an accident.
2. The Incident Commander shall be responsible to coordinate the
clean-up and disposal operations, in accordance with current
laws and regulations.
3. Responsibility for clean-up costs for transportation accidents
shall ultimately be that of the carrier of the material.
4. Responsibility for clean-up costs for private industry
accidents involving hazardous materials shall be that of the
involved company.
5. In the event the identity of the responsible party is unknown,
or the responsible party is no longer available and
responsible, or the responsible party is incapable of paying,
it becomes the responsibility of the governmental agency
charged with the responsibility for the hazardous material
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response to remove and/or pay for the removal of the hazardous
material. A reimbursement form for expenses incurred, shall
be submitted to the Colorado Department of Health &
Environment in accordance with CRS 29-22-104.
6. The fire district in charge is responsible for preparation of
the Hazardous Materials Incident Report. This report together
with other records of events and all other incident
documentation, is essential to preparation of claims for
reimbursement and/or assistance from the state emergency cash
fund. See APPENDIX 8 and 10.
7. The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment,
in coordination with the appropriate State or Federal
Agency(s) , shall provide oversight for the clean-up and
recovery of the hazardous substance. This may include, but
not be limited to the following: establishment of remediation
parameters, review and approval of a remediation plan,
assistance with determining an appropriate contractor, etc.
8. The incident commander will stabilize and contain the
incident, if possible, and then turn the scene over to the
appropriate responsible party.
9. The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment,
in coordination with the appropriate State or Federal
Agency(s) , shall provide oversight for the removal of the
hazardous substance. This may include, but not be limited to
the following: establishment of remediation parameters, review
and approval of a remediation plan, assistance with determining an appropriate contractor, etc.
I. Disposal of Hazardous Material
1. All clean-ups and disposals will be done in accordance with
applicable Federal, State and County Laws.
2. In the event the spill is on federal, state or county roadway
the Colorado State Patrol will be responsible for disposal
(29-22-102(c) ) per their Standard Operating Procedure.
3. In the event the incident is on public or private land and the
responsible party is known, the responsibility of disposal
will be that of the responsible party.
4. In the event the incident is on public or private land and the
responsible party is not known, the responsibility of the
disposal of the hazardous substance is on the landowner.
5. Private industry accidents involving hazardous substances will
be the sole responsibility of the private company for disposal
of the hazardous substance.
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IX. INCIDENT COMMAND and SCENE COORDINATION
The Incident Commander (I.C.) shall be the lead representative officer or
designee of his agency at the hazardous material incident. He shall, upon
his arrival, secure and maintain immediate control of the scene until
relieved, or until the situation has been mitigated.
A. Incident Commander
1. Fire Department
The Fire Department having jurisdiction shall accept and
provide the position of Incident Commander (I.C. ) for the
scene of all hazardous materials incidents. The fire
department shall coordinate and direct all fire department
activities within their jurisdiction and responsibility to
include, but not be limited to: rescue, first aid, product
identification attempts, immediate scene stabilization,
suppression, containment, agency notification, and personnel
protection.
2. Colorado State Patrol
In accordance with Article 29-22-102 (c) , if a hazardous
substance incident occurs on any federal state, or county
roadway located outside of municipal city limits, the Colorado
State Patrol shall be the emergency response authority for
such hazardous material incident and will assume Incident
Command unless otherwise delegated.
3. Incidents that occur in Weld County the Hazardous Material
Team responding shall report to the Incident Commander of the
agency having jurisdiction.
B. Incident Command
1. Level I Incident '
a. Incident command of a Level I hazardous material
incident shall begin with the arrival of the first
Officer having jurisdiction. He shall perform in the
capacity of Incident Commander (I.C.) until the
incident has been brought to a state of normalization,
or until relieved of the capacity.
b. Lateral technical assistance may be provided by the
Hazardous Materials Response Team, at the IC's request,
and they shall work directly with the Incident
Commander.
2. Level II Incident
a. Incident command of a Level II hazardous materials
incident shall begin with the arrival of the first
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officer having jurisdiction. He shall perform in the
capacity of Incident Commander until the incident has
been brought to a state of normalization, or until
relieved of the capacity.
b. Lateral technical assistance may be provided by the
Hazardous Materials Response Team, at the IC's request,
and they shall work directly with the Incident
Commander.
3. Level III Incident
a. Incident command of a Level III hazardous material
incident shall begin with the arrival of the first
Officer having jurisdiction. He shall perform in the
capacity of Incident Commander until the incident has
been brought to a state of normalization, or until
relieved of the capacity.
b. Lateral technical assistance shall be provided by the
Hazardous Materials Response team, and they shall work
directly with the Incident Commander.
c. When hazardous material specialists from government or
private industry are summoned to the scene of a Level
III incident, they shall provide lateral technical
assistance as necessary, and report to the Incident
Commander or designated representative.
X. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE TEAM
1. The Union Colony Fire/Rescue Authority's Hazardous Materials
Response Team (HMRT) and/or other recognized and qualified
Hazardous Materials Team can respond to any Hazardous Material
Incident which is beyond the capability of the jurisdiction
involved. The HMRT shall work under the Incident Commander
and will furnish a liaison to the Incident Commander.
2. The request for a hazardous materials response team shall be from
the agency involved who shall contact the Weld County Regional
Communications Center (WCRCC) by either radio or telephone.
(A) The requesting agency shall furnish WCRCC with:
• The agency requesting the response.
• Contact information (Name, Rank, Phone
number and radio frequency to be
contacted) .
• Location of the incident.
• The type of incident (spill, leak, fire,
explosion, and the materials involved) .
• The nature of their request(info, advice,
or a response needed.
3. WCRCC will page the appropriate Shift Supervisor of the team and
the appropriate station where the team is located.
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4. WCRCC will notify the Weld County Sheriff's on duty Manager, the
Office of Emergency Management and the Sheriff's Public
Information Officer of the request and the expected Hazardous
Materials Response Teams response. At this initial request it
will be a notification of information only about a incident.
5. The Hazardous Materials Response Team response to the request may
be one of the following after contacting the On Scene Incident
Commander:
• Technical assistance provided by radio or
telephone.
• Technical assistance on scene without a full
response by the HMRT.
• A full HMRT response of equipment and personnel.
6. Once the incident is mitigated and the HMRT presence is no longer
justified the HMRT will be released from the incident scene.
XI. ACCESS to INCIDENT SCENE
A. Restricted Access Area (Hot Zone)
The restricted access area will be considered to be the area of
highest real and potential danger, contamination, and threat to life
safety.
The restricted access area shall be declared and identified, as
deemed necessary by the Incident Commander and HMRT. Once
identified, only personnel of the HMRT, and other designated
personnel of necessity will be allowed to enter the restricted access
area. This area may also be referred to as the "Hot Zone."
S. Limited Access Area (Warm Zone)
The limited access area will be considered to be the area within
which some potential or real danger exists. Access to this area will
be limited to only those engaged in direct control and identification
measures. Only that apparatus and equipment which is necessary to
assist fire department and HMRT efforts to implement control measures
will be allowed within the designated limited access area. All other
equipment, personnel, and apparatus of all agencies will remain
outside this identified perimeter. This area will also be referred
to as the "Warm Zone. "
C. Safe Haven Area (Cold Zone)
The safe haven area will be considered to be the area that is free
from danger. Access to this area will be limited for non-emergency
personnel. All equipments, personnel, and apparatus not directly
involved in the operation shall stay in the "Cold Zone. "
See Appendix 13 for diagram of scene for zones. -
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DEFINITIONS
ASSISTING AGENCIES
Any outside agency that assists at the scene of a hazardous material incident that
provides supporting services within the responsibility or capability of the Weld County
Fire Departments or Districts. Such services would include, but not be limited to road
closures and detours, technical advise, sampling and monitoring capabilities, clean-up,
off-loading, disposal and other supportive tasks as requested by the Incident Commander.
B.L.E.V.E.
An acronym for Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion.
CLEAN-UP
Incident scene activities directed to removing the hazardous material, and all
contaminated debris, including dirt, water, road surfaces, containers, vehicles,
contaminated articles, and extinguishment tools and materials, and returning the scene
to as near as normal as it existed prior to the incident. Clean-up is not a function of
the Hazardous Materials Response Team, but overseeing and observing clean-up operations
would be the responsibility of the Incident Commander. Technical guidance for clean-up
can be given by the HMRT officer.
COMMAND
To direct and delegate authoritatively through an organization that provides effective
implementation of departmental and operational control procedures.
COMMAND POST - LOCATION
When positioned in a safe and strategic location, provides a base for the Incident
Commander when managing the overall incident. Representatives of all agencies involved
at the incident should provide liaison officer to the Command Post. This location is
identified by a "green light" .
COMMAND POST - VEHICLE
A vehicle, when located in a safe and strategic location, that provides for the Incident
Commander a facility for tactical planning, and includes such resources as multiple radio
channels, resource and reference books, maps, reports, etc.
CONTAINMENT
Includes all activities necessary to bring the scene of hazardous material incident to
a point of stabilization, and to the greatest degree of safety as possible.
COORDINATION
The administering and management of several tasks so as to act together in a smooth
concerted way. To bring together in a uniform manner the functions of several agencies.
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COST RECOVERY
A process that enables an agency to be reimbursed for costs incurred at a hazardous
material incident.
EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE BOARD
Elected officials, department heads and policy makers from a jurisdiction.
EXPLOSION
A sudden release of a large amount of energy in a destructive manner. It is a result of
powders, mists, or gases undergoing instantaneous ignition, or liquids or solids
undergoing sudden decomposition, or a pressurized vessel undergoing over pressure rupture,
with such force as a generate a shock wave, and propelling shrapnel.
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
A material or substance in a quantity or form that, when not properly controlled or
contained, may pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety, property, and the environment,
and is of such a nature as to require implementation of special control procedures
supplementing standard departmental procedures, and may require the use of specialized
equipment and reference material. for the purposes of this plan, "hazardous material",
"hazardous substance", "dangerous material", and "dangerous chemical" are synonymous.
Categories of Hazardous Materials:
a. Explosive Any chemical compound, mixture, or device, the primary
or common purpose of which is to function by explosion,
with substantially instantaneous release of gas and
heat.
b. Flammable Liquid Any liquid having a flash point below 100 degrees F as
determined by tests listed in the Code of Federal
Regulations 49, Section 17.115 (d) .
c. Combustible Liquid Any liquid having a flash point above 100 degrees F as
determined by tests listed in the Code of Federal
Regulations 49, Section 173.115.
d. Flammable Gas Any gas which, in a mixture of 13% or less by volume,
with air, is flammable at atmospheric pressure, or its
flammable range with air at atmospheric pressure is
wider than 12% (by volume) regardless of a lower
flammability limit.
e. Nonflammable Gas Any compressed gas other than a flammable gas.
f. Flammable Solid Any solid material, other than an explosive, which is
liable to cause fires through frictions, retained heat
from manufacturing or processing, or which can be
ignited readily and when ignited burns vigorously and
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persistently as to create a serious transportation
hazard.
g. Oxidizer A substance that yields oxygen readily to stimulate the
combustion of other material.
h. Organic Peroxide An organic compound which may be considered a
derivative of hydrogen peroxide where one or more of
the hydrogen atoms have been replaced by organic
radicals, and readily releases oxygen to stimulate the
combustion of other materials.
i. Poison A A poison gas, extremely dangerous, gases, or liquids of
such nature that a very small amount of the gas, or
vapor of the liquid, mixed with air is dangerous or
lethal to life.
j . Poison B Liquids or solids, including pastes, semi-solids, and
powders other than Class A or Irritating Materials,
which are known to be so toxic to man as to afford a
hazard to health.
k. Irritating Material A liquid or solid substance which upon contact with
fire or when exposed to air gives off dangerous or
intensely irritating fumes, but not including any Class
A poisonous material.
1. Radioactive Material Also known as Radiological Material, is any material or
combination of materials, that spontaneously emits
ionizing radiation, and having a specific gravity
greater than 0.002 microcuries per gram.
m. Corrosive Material Any liquid or solid, including powders, that cause
visible destruction of human skin tissue or a liquid
that has a server corrosion rate on steel or aluminum.
n. Etioliogical Agent An etiological agent means a viable microorganism, or
its toxin which causes or may cause human disease.
o. Consumer Commodity A material that is packaged or distributed in a form intended
and suitable for sale through retail sales agencies for use or
consumption by individuals for purposes of personal care or
household use. This term also includes drugs and medicines.
Haz-Mat
An abbreviation for Hazardous Material.
H.M.R.T.
An acronym for Hazardous Material Response Team.
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DEFINITIONS (CONT'D)
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INCIDENT
Any spill, leak, rupture, fire, or accident that results, or has the potential to result
in the loss or escape of a hazardous material from its container.
INCIDENT COMMAND
A system of command and control designed to assure the smooth implementation of immediate
and continued operational procedures until the incident has been contained or abated.
INCIDENT COMMANDER
A representative of the fire agency having jurisdiction or the emergency response
authority that is responsible for the overall direction and control of immediate on-scene
fire department functions. Incident Commander is abbreviated I.C.
LEAK
A leak will be considered to be the release or generation of a toxic, poisonous, or
noxious liquid or gas in a manner that poses a threat to air, water and ground quality,
and to health safety.
MITIGATE
Make better by lessening the harm being caused. Cease harmfulness.
RUPTURE
A rupture will be considered to be the physical failure of a container, releasing or
threatening to release a hazardous material. Physical failure may be due to forces acting
upon the container in such a manner as to cause punctures, creases, tears, corrosion,
breakage, or collapse.
SPILL
A spill will be considered to be the release of a liquid, powder, or solid form of a
hazardous material out of its original container.
STABILIZATION
Incident scene activities directed to channel, restrict, and/or halt the spread of
hazardous material; to control the flow of a hazardous material to an area of lesser
hazard; to implement procedures to insure against ignition; to control a fire in such a
manner as to be safe, such as a controlled burn, flaring off, or extinguishment by
consumption of the fuel.
TRANSPORTATION
Methods of transporting or moving commodities and materials, methods include highway,
railroad, pipeline, waterborne vessels, aircraft, and other means.
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INITIAL HAZARD ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
1. LOCATION (exact)
2. INITIAL SURVEY:
A. THREATS TO POPULATION:
HOMES
BUSINESSES
INDUSTRY
B. PRESENCE OF:
FIRE
SMOKE
FUMES
PRODUCT
C. PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES:
PLACARDS
LABELS
DRIVER/OWNER
SIGNS ON BUILDING
D. CONDITION OF CONTAINER(S)/ VEHICLE(S) :
LEAKAGE AMOUNT
GAL/LBS
POWDERY RESIDUE
OFF-COLOR
E. WIND DIRECTION:
F. WIND SPEED:
G. TERRAIN:
SOIL
WATER
GRAVEL
TOPOGRAPHY
DIRECTION OF FLOW
H. INITIAL RESPONSE REQUESTS:
AGENCIES
EQUIPMENT
SUPPLIES
SUPPORT
ROUTE(S) TO TAKE
SEE HAZMAT INCIDENT REPORT FORM (APPENDIX 9)
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APPENDIX 3
INCIDENT CHECKLIST
PHASE ONE
1. HOT LINE ESTABLISHED
2. LEVEL OF RESPONSE ESTABLISHED
3. COMMAND POST LOCATION-designation/location
4. LOCAL EVACUATION STARTED
5. NOTIFICATION OF OEM/PD/HMRT
6. AMBULANCE NOTIFIED
7. TRAFFIC CONTROL STARTED
PHASE TWO
1. LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. ESTABLISH CONTROL LINE
B. TRAFFIC CONTROL
C. CROWD CONTROL
D. LARGER EVACUATION COORDINATION
E. LIAISON WITH INCIDENT COMMANDER
2. EMERGENCY MEDICAL:
A. ESTABLISH TRIAGE TEAM
B. TRANSPORT AND TREAT VICTIMS
C. DETERMINE RECEIVING HOSPITAL
D. NOTIFY EMS PHYSICIAN
E. CONSULTANT ON DECONTAMINATION
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INCIDENT CHECKLIST (CONT'D)
3. INCIDENT COMMANDER:
A. ORDER
EVACUATION
B. ORDER OUTDOOR
WARNINGS/DOOR-TO-DOOR
C. ESTABLISH
DECONTAMINATION
D. COORDINATION OF EVACUATION OF SPECIAL POPULATION
E. COORDINATION OF TRANSPORTATION
F. ORGANIZE AND COORDINATE FIRE DEPARTMENT SUPPORT
G. INTERVIEW, ORGANIZE AND COORDINATE OUTSIDE
EXPERTS
H. NOTIFICATION/COORDINATION WITH STATE HEALTH
I. RECEIVE/DISSEMINATE COMMUNICATIONS FROM SCENE/SHARE
WITH WCOEM. , OTHER INVOLVED AGENCIES
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EVACUATION CHECKLIST & PROCEDURE
First Arriving Commander:
1. Local evacuation; information needed
a. Number of people to evacuate
b. Medical condition of evacuees
c. Where will they be moved
d. How will they be moved
e. Names/addresses of evacuees (Red Cross will help)
2. Large scale evacuation:
a. Must be ordered by the chief elected official on the
recommendation of the fire chief or senior law enforcement on
scene.
b. Incident Commander must select group(s) to be evacuated and
communicate this information to the senior law enforcement
officer and Office of Emergency Management.
c. Use of sirens and/or public address to alert population is
dependent upon location and local policy.
d. Use of Emergency Alert System(EAS) is an option to be used as
well as cable television audio override once in operation.
e. It is the responsibility of local government to be aware of
the needs and location of special populations. Special
handling must be considered in planning for evacuation.
f. The Office of Emergency Management will coordinate mass
evacuation through the county evacuation plan at the request
of the local municipality. See Annex H, Weld County Emergency
Operations Plan.
3. Legal considerations:
a. Local government must provide security to the area evacuated
until such time residents are allowed to return.
b. Security must be provided to areas designated as shelters or
temporary evacuation centers.
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c. Evacuation consideration must be given to whether the
population is safer in the home or to move them out and away
from the hazard.
d. Return of the evacuees is dependent upon the decision of the
Incident Commander.
e. It is local government ' s decision and responsibility to
declare a state of emergency in order to activate emergency
powers.
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APPENDIX 5
NRC AND CHEMTREC INFORMATION
NRC is a federally operated organization that can give information on hazmat spills and
will also contact all the appropriate agencies concerning a given spill. 1-800-424-8802
CHEMTREC is an organization that is run by the chemical industry and can give information
on haz-mat spills and put you in touch with the chemical manufacturer and/or shipper.
1-800-424-9300.
Some organizations are recommending calling National Response Center (NRC) in addition
to, or instead of CHEMTREC.
General Procedures:
1. Obtain as much information as possible on the appropriate checklist prior to
calling. (See checklists following)
2. Write the above information down on the chemical call report.
3. Be sure to tape record the call.
4. Write down all information received.
5. If the incident is exceptionally large scale or the information is lengthy and
complex:
a. Send the tape to the on-scene I.C.
b. Send a copy of the call report used to obtain information to the I.C.
6. If additional calls are made to chemical representatives, tape the calls and send
to I.C.
7. Relay all information received via the radio. The tape serves only as a reference
to the I.C.
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NRC CALL CHECKLIST
The people at NRC need all the information you can give them about a spill. If possible,
you should be ready to report:
NAME OF MANUFACTURER OR SHIPPER
CONSIGNEE
NUMBER AND TYPE OF INJURIES
AMOUNT OF DAMAGE
DESCRIPTION OF CLEANUP PLANS
AGENCIES THAT HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED
YOUR NAME
NAME OF RESPONSIBLE PARTY
MAILING ADDRESS OF RESPONSIBLE PARTY
TELEPHONE NUMBER WHERE YOU CAN BE REACHED
DATE AND TIME OF SPILL
LOCATION OF SPILL
NAME OF MATERIAL SPILLED
SOURCE OF THE SPILL
CAUSE OF SPILL
AMOUNT DISCHARGED
AMOUNT IN WATER
WEATHER CONDITIONS
CONTINUING DANGER TO LIFE OR ENVIRONMENT
RAILCAR NUMBER, TRUCK NUMBER OR VESSEL NAME
NAME OF CARRIER
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CHEMTREC CALL CHECKLIST
NAME OF MANUFACTURER OR SHIPPER
CONSIGNEE
NUMBER AND TYPE OF INJURIES
AMOUNT OF DAMAGE
DESCRIPTION OF CLEANUP PLANS
AGENCIES THAT HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED
TIME TAPE NO. INCIDENT NO. DATE
CALLER. NAME/ORGANIZATION
CALL BACK NO./LOCATION
PRODUCT(S) INVOLVED
NAME OF PRODUCT(S)
IDENTIFICATION(S) NUMBER(S) QUANTITY OF PRODUCT(S)
CONTAINER TYPE(S) MIXED/SINGLE LOAD
PROBLEMS INVOLVED
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
DETAILS/INJURIES
POLLUTION-AIR/GROUND/WATER
TIME WEATHER-TEMP BAROMETRIC PRESS
WIND VELOCITY
LOCATION-CITY/STATE
POPULATED AREA(S) NO. OF PEOPLE INVOLVED
RURAL AREA
NEAREST WATER SOURCES NEAREST AIRFIELD
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CHEMTREC CALL CHECKLIST
SHIPPER
CARRIER-NAME/TYPE
RAIL/TRUCK NO. TRACTOR NO.
CONSIGNEE/ADDRESS
ORIGIN/DESTINATION
B/L-WAYBILL NO.
COMPANY CALLED
ADDRESS
PERSON CONTACTED TITLE
OTHER AGENCIES CONTACTED
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APPENDIX 6
HAZARDOUS DEVICES
This section is available to those Agencies on an "AS NEED TO KNOW" basis. Contact the
Weld County Office of Emergency Management with your request for a copy.
1. Secure Scene.
2. Request bomb squad via hard wired telephone only from Weld County Regional
Communications Center.
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APPENDIX 7
MILITARY ASSISTANCE INFORMATION SHEET
Military Assistance/Military Ordinance Disposal Team
UNIT TO CALL: 764TH ORDINANCE DETACHMENT (EOD) , FT. CARSON, COLORADO
Phone: (719)526-2333 (24 hour no.) (719) 526-5528 or (719) 526-4242 (days=Mon-Fri)
Following information is needed to determine what equipment, materials, and transportation
mode should be use:
1. NAME
2. AGENCY
3. COMPLETE ADDRESS:
4. PHONE:
5. PERSON TO CONTACT AT SCENE:
6. LOCATION OF ITEM(S)
7. WHEN WAS IT DISCOVERED, AND BY WHOM:
8. TYPE OF ITEM: (small arms, grenade, artillery projectile, mortar, rocket,
mine, bomb, or home-made device) :
9. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM: (color, length, diameter, markings, whether it has
fins, construction (metal, plastic, fibre) , what the nose looks like, etc.
10. IF ITEM IS HOME-MADE DEVICE: WAS A THREAT MADE? HAS ITEM
BEEN MOVED? WHAT DID CALLER SAY?
DID THREAT SPECIFY A DETONATION TIME?
HAS AREA BEEN EVACUATED?
WHAT IS THE TARGET: (person, car, hospital, bank, post office, school, etc . )
DESCRIBE TARGET:
11. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL (ETA) , AND MODE OF TRAVEL. AN
INDIVIDUAL KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THE SITUATION WILL BE EXPECTED TO MEET THE RESPONSE
TEAM AT A PREDESIGNATED LOCATION.
IF EMERGENCY RESPONSE IS NEEDED, BE PREPARED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT LOCATION
OF AIRPORTS, HELIPADS, ETC.
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