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12.3 RE-ENTRY The decision to relax protective actions will be made by the Chairman of the BCC, in consultation with the Indian River County Public Health Director, Indian River County Emergency Services Director and the On -Scene Commander. Re-entry operations will be coordinated from either the Indian River County EOC or on -scene command post. Re-entry will be considered when chemical concentrations in air, water and ground are below established levels of concern in the affected areas (downwind portions of the vulnerable zone). Upon the determination by the Indian River County Public Health Director the environmental conditions in the affected areas are safe for public access, protective actions will be relaxed and re-entry will be authorized. The Indian River County Emergency Services Director will coordinate local re-entry activities from the Indian River County EOC and will keep the State EOC informed. Cleared areas will be opened when clearly definable boundaries are available (i.e., highways, streets, canal). Limited re-entry by the general public will not be allowed. 13.0 EXERCISES & DRILLS 13.1 GENERAL Exercises and drills must be conducted periodically to evaluate the adequacy of the hazardous materials emergency plan and the skills of the emergency response personnel. Results of exercises and drills provide a basis for changes in the response plans, in implementing procedures, and for future scheduling or training for emergency response personnel. 13.2 EXERCISES An exercise is an event that tests the integrated response capability and major elements within emergency preparedness plans. The emergency preparedness exercise will simulate an emergency which results in hazardous materials releases and response by local authorities. Exercises may be incorporated with planned major exercises to achieve the maximum number of personnel. Indian River County Emergency Plan for Hazardous Materials Page 82