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EMERGENCY PLAN FOR HAZARD0US MATERIALS
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Indian River County
Department of Emergency Services
Division of Emergency Management
1840 25th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(561) 5+67-2154
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Board of County Commissioners
Department of Emergency Services
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March 14, 2002
} RE: INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
EMERGENCY PLAN FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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Dear Plan Recipient:
r The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners, on March 12 2002 by
k Resolution 2002-01 5, approved and adopted the attached updates to the Indian River
C County Emergency Plan for Hazardous Materials. Integrating these Plan updates will
supercede the previously issued plan (1999/2000),
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Prior to this year, the State required us to update 100% of the Plan on a biennial basis.
Starting this year, the State is requiring that we perform an annual update to fifty percent
of the reporting facilities.
To save on printing/distribution costs, we will be distributing only updated portions of the
e plan.
Upon receipt of these updated pages:
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1. Remove and replace pages as indicated on the attachment.
2. Replace cover and spine of binder,
r 3. Insert replacement sections where indicated.
If you have any questions or discover any inconsistencies, please don't hesitate to call me.
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Sincerely,
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k Nathan McCollum �AR 2 12002
Emergency Management Coordinator
Division of Division of Division of Division of
Emergency Medical Animat Control Fire Services Emergency Management
Services 567.8400 562.2028 567.8000
361.8000 Ext. 446 Ext. 444
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SUNCOM 224.1444 FAX (561) 567-9323
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
RESOLUTION NO. 2000- ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' '
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RECORD DFREVISIONS
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DEFINITIONS ......... ....... '.....''...'' ''..'' '''.'''' '
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ACRONYMS..
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1.0 PLAN
OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE
1.1
Responsibility for the Planning Effort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1.2
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1.3
Hazards Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1.4
Assumptions .............'''.... .'' ''' .'.'' '''' .
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1.5
Supporting Plans ... .. ........ ... ... .. .... . .... . ...
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Aoohnhbao and References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Figure 1-1 Hazards Analysis Summary . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2.0 EMERGENCY
RESPONSE ORGANIZATIONS &RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1
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2.2
Local Government Organizations and
Rnaponu|bUidno ......... ..... ... .......... . .... .
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2.3
State Government Organizations and
Responsibilities ................ ... .,.... ..... ....
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2.4
Federal Government Organizations and
Responsibilities ............ ... ... ... ... ... . . ... ..
.. 85
2.5
FuoUhyQ ............... ............. 65
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3.0 D|RECT0N&CONTRQL
3.1 General ............ ..... ... .... ....... ...... . .. .. 07
3.2 Local Government Role . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88'89
3.3 State Government Role . ... ... ... ....... ... . . ..... . 69-70
3'4 Federal Government Role . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
4.0 NOTIFICATION & ACTIVATION
4.1 General .. ...... ..................... . ..... ....... 73
4.2 Warning Points .... . ................... ..... .... 73-74
4.3 Notification and Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74-78
4.4 Notification tothe Public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78-80
SARA Title III 'Gmction 304 Report Form . . . . . . . . . . 81 -82
5.0 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
5.1 General .....,........... ...... ....... ............ 84
5.2 Coordination of Emergency Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . 84'85
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6.0 PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION
8.1 General .. .......... .. ... ^. ...... ... ... ........ . . . 88
8.2 Public Information Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88-89
6.3 Emergency News Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89-90
0.4 Coordination nfMedia Rnb,oeea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
8.5 Rumor Control ........ ........... ..... . .... .... . ... 91
8.0 Public Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 -82
7.0 EMERGENCY FACILITIES &EQUIPMENT
7.1 General .. ..... .. ... ... ..... ........ ... . ..... ... 100
7.2 Emergency Response Facilities and Pmmunno| . . . . . . . . . 100-102
7.3 Equipment and Ronnur000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102-104
Figure 7-1 Private Contractors Laboratory and
8.0 ACCIDENT ASSESSMENT
8.1 General ....................... ...... .... . .... ... 100
8.2 Initial Assessment ............. ... ... ... .... .. 10D -1D7
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9.0 EXPOSURE CONTROL FOR EMERGENCY WORKERS
8.1 General............ ... .......... .... .......... . 110
8.2 Exposure Monitoring ......... .................. 110 -114
9.3 Authorization nfExposure hn Excess
of Protective Action Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
9.4 Decontamination . ..... . ... ..... ..... ... ..... ...... 115
Figure 9-1 Hazardous Materials Exposure Form ......... 116
10.0 PROTECTIVE ACTIONS
10.1
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10.2
Vulnerable Zones ... ......
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10.3
Levels ofConcern ............................
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10.4
Evacuation ...... ............
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Reception and Care . . . . . . .
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11.0 MEDICAL & PUBLIC HEALTH SUPPORT
11.1 General .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
11.2 Medical Support .............................. 122' 123
Figure 11'lIndian River County Hospitals ................ 124
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12.0 RECOVERY AND RE-ENTRY
12.1 General . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . ' ' ' ' . � ' ' ' ' ^ ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' 135
12.2 Recovery ... ............................... 125-131
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13.0 EXERCISES &DRILLS
13.1 General . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ . 132
13.2 Exanoiona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132'133
13.3 Drills ......... ..... ..... .....'... ... .... .. 134'135
14.0 TRAINING
14.1 Ganmnd ... ..... ..... ..... ........... .... ...... . . 135
14.2 Annual and Refresher Training .................... 135'130
14.3 Schedule and Availability ofTraining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Figure 14-1 Training for Emergency Personnel ......... 137
8PPENDICE�
Appendix List of ExtTmme|y Hazardous Substances & Data for Hazards
Analysis
Appendix Hazards Analysis
Appendix Response Information
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RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -
Resolution of
the Board of County Commissioners
of Indian River County, Flr}rida,
approving the Indian River County
Hazardous Materials Emergency Pian
WHEREAS, Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, assigns to the Board of County
Commissioners responsibility for disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and
recovery; and
WHEREAS, with the enactment of the Emergency Planning and Community
Right -To -Know Act of 1986, Congress imposed upon Local Emergency Planning
Committees and local governments additional planning and preparedness
requirements for response to emergencies involving the release of hazardous
materials; and
WHEREAS, each county within a !Local Emergency Planning District is required
to develop an Emergency Response Plan for Hazardous Materials to become a
component part of the local Emergency Planning District Plan; and
WHEREAS, Indian River County's Hazardous Materials Emergency Plan has been
reviewed and approved by the Florida State Emergency Response Commission
for Hazardous Materials as meeting the criteria for such plans established by the
Administrator, United States Environmental Protection Agency and the National
Response Team, and
WHEREAS, this plan is intended to provide the framework for the development
of detailed operating procedures by first response public safety agencies
charged with the responsibility of protecting the public's health and safety from
the discharge or release of extremely toxic chemicals.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
INDIAN RIMER COUNTY, FLORIDA that:
Indian River County's Hazardous Materials flan be hereby adopted.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner
who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
, and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Chairman
Fran B. Adams
Vice Chairman
Caroline D. Ginn
Commissioner
Kenneth R. Macht
Commissioner
Ruth M. Stanbridge
Commissioner
Jon W. Tippin
The Chair thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this
— day of , 2000•
Attest
BY:
Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN 'RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY:
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Fran B. Adams, Chairman
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RECORD OF REVISIONS: PLAN COPY NUMBER
REVISION DATE OF DATE ENTERED REVISION MADE
NUMBER REVISION BY (SIGNATURE)
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Acute
DEFINITIONS
Severe but of short duration. Acute health effects are those that occur
immediately after exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Ambient
Surrounding. Ambient temperatures are temperatures of the surrounding area
(e.g., air or water).
Dispnsal
Drill
The removal of waste material to a site or facility that is specifically designed
and permitted to receive such wastes.
A supervised instruction period aimed at developing testing and monitoring
technical skills necessary to perform emergency response operations.
Exercise
A simulated accident or release set up to test emergency response methods and
for use as a training tool.
Extremely Hazardous Substances EHS's
A list of chemicals identified by EPA on the basis of toxicity, and listed under
SARA Title III.
Facilities
Defined for Section 302 of SARA Title III as all buildings, equipment, structures,
and other stationary items which are located on a single site or on contiguous
or adjacent sites and which are owned or operated by the same person (or by
any person which controls, is controlled by, or under common control with,
such person). For purposes of emergency release notification, the term includes
motor vehicles, rolling stock, and aircraft.
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Facility Emer ency Coordinator
Facility representative for each facility with an extremely hazardous substance
(EHS) in a quantity exceeding its threshold planning quantity (TPQ), who
participates in the emergency planning process.
Full Emergency Condition
An incident involving a severe hazard or large area which poses an extreme
threat to life and/or property and will probably require a large scale evacuation,
or an incident requiring the expertise or resources of county, State, Federal or
private agencies.
Hazardous Materials
Any substance or material in a quantity or form which may be harmful to
humans, animals, crops, water systems, or other elements of the environment
if accidentally released.
Hazardous materials include: explosives, gases (compressed, liquefied, or
dissolved), flammable and combustible liquids, flammable solids or substances,
poisonous and infectious substances, radioactive materials, and corrosives.
Immediately Dangerous to Life/Health IDLM
The maximum level to which a healthy worker can be exposed for 30 minutes
and escape without suffering irreversible health effects or escape -impairing
symptoms.
Incident Commander
The pre -designated local, State, or Federal official responsible for the
coordination of a hazardous materials response action, as outlined in the
pertinent emergency response plan.
Level of Concern TQC
The concentration of an extremely hazardous substance {EHS) in the air above
which there may be serious irreversible health effects or death as a result of a
single exposure for a relatively short period of time.
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Limited Emergency Condition
An incident involving a greater hazard or larger area which ,poses a potential
threat to life and/or property and which may require a limited evacuation of the
surrounding area.
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
A committee appointed by the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC),
as required by Title III of SARA, to formulate a comprehensive emergency plan.
for its district.
Material Safety Data Sheet(
A compilation of information required under the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard on the identity of hazardous chemicals, health and physical hazards,
exposure limits, and precautions. Section 311 of Title III of SARA requires
facilities to submit MSDS's under certain conditions.
Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL1
This is the 8 hour time -weighted average or ceiling concentration above which
workers may not be exposed. The use of personal protective equipment may
be advisable where there is a potential for exposure.
Potential Emergency_ Condition
An incident or threat of a release which can be controlled by the first response
agencies 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.
Recommended Exposure Limit (,REL)
A NIOSH recommended exposure limit (REL) is the work -place exposure
concentration recommended by NIOSH for promulgation by OSHA as a PEL, but
is not enforceable as is the OSHA PEL. In some cases, NIOSH has described
tirroe-weighted average concentrations in terms of 10 -hour, rather than 8 -hour,
averages.
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Remedial Actions
Actions consistent with a permanent remedy which are necessary to prevent or
minimize the release of hazardous materials so that they do not spread or cause
substantial danger to public health and safety, or to the environment.
Reportable Quantity (RQ1.
The quantity of a hazardous substance that triggers reporting under CERCLA;
if a substance is released in a quantity that exceeds its RQ, the release must be
reported to the National Response Center {NRC}, as well as to the State
Emergency Response Commission (SERC) and the community emergency
coordinator for areas likely to be affected by the release,
State Emergency Response Commission (SERC)
Commission appointed by each State governor according to the requirements
of Title III of SARA; duties of the commission include designating emergency
planning districts, appointing Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC),
supervising and coordinating the activities of planning committees, reviewing
emergency plans, receiving chemical release notifications, and establishing
procedures for receiving and processing requests from the public for
information.
Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQa
A quantity designated for each chemical an the list of extremely hazardous
substances (EHSs) that triggers notification by facilities of the State Emergency
Response Commission (SERC) that such facilities are subject to emergency
planning under Title III of SARA..
Vulnerable Zone
An area over which the airborne concentration of a chemical involved in an
accidental release could reach the level of concern (LOC).
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ACRONYMS
AFFF
Aqueous Film Forming Foam
BCC
Board of County Commissioners
CAP
Civil Air Patrol
CAS
Chemical Abstract Service
CB
Citizens Band
CEMP
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
CERCLA
Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation & Liability Act
CFR
Code of Federal Regulations
CHEMTREC
Chemical Transportation Emergency Center
CHRIS
Chemical Hazard Response Information System
CPE
Chlorinated Polyethylene
CPG
Citizens Protection Guide
DEM
Florida Division of Emergency Management
DER
Florida Dept. of Environmental Regulation
DHHS
U.S. Dept. of Health/Human Services
DNR
Florida Department of Natural Resources
DOT
(U.S. or Florida) Department of
Transportation
EBS
Emergency Broadcast System
EHS
Extremely Hazardous Substance
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EOC
Emergency Operations Center
EPA
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPCRA
Emergency Planning & Community Right -to -Know
Act
EPI
Emergency Public Information
FEMA
Federal Emergency Management Agency
GAR
Governor's Authorized Representative
HEAR
Hospital/Emergency Ambulance Radio
HMTF
Hazardous Materials Task Force
IDLH
Immediately Dangerous to Life/Health
LEPC
Local Emergency Planning Committee
LOC
Level of Concern
MSA
Mine Safety Appliances
MSDA
Material Safety Data Sheet
NAWAS
National Warning System
NIOSH
National Institute for Occupational
Safety & Health
NOAA
National Oceanic & Atmospheric
Administration
NRC
National Response Center
NRT-1
Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Guide,
National Response Team
OHM -TADS
Oil & Hazardous Materials Technical
Assistance Data Systems
PCB
Polychlorinated Biphenyls
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Permissible Exposure Limit
PIO
Public Information Officer
PVC
Polyvinyl Chloride
RACES
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services
REL
Recommended Exposure Limit
RRT
Regional Response Team
SARA
Superfund Amendments & Re -authorization Act
SCBA
Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus
SEOC
State Emergency Operations Center
SERC
State Emergency Response Commission
TPO
Threshold Planning Quantity
USCG
United States Coast Guard
VOC
Volatile Organic Compound
VZ
Vulnerable Zone
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1.0 PLAN OVERVIEW & PURPOSE
1.1 RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PLANNING EFFORT
With the enactment of the Emergency Planning and Community
Right -To -Know Act of 1386, Congress imposed upon state and local
governments additional planning and preparedness requirements for
emergencies involving the release of hazardous materials. In compliance
with these requirements, Indian River County officials have prepared a
plan for use in responding to and recovering from a release of hazardous
or toxic materials from those facilities that are subject to the
requirements of the Act,
The Indian River County Hazardous Materials Emergency Plan is
developed based upon guidance criteria prepared by the National
Response Team (Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Guide/NRT-1 )
and by the ;tate Emergency Response Commission for Hazardous
Materials (Chapter 9G-7,Florida Administrative Code). This plan will
provide local emergency response personnel with operational guidance in
order to effectively manage resources in response to emergencies
involving hazardous materials„ This plan is based upon certain
assumptions and the existence of specific resources and capabilities
which may be subject to frequent change. Because of this, some
deviation in the implementation of operational concepts identified in this
plan may be necessary to protect the health and safety of residents and
transients near each facility. This plan addresses the range of potential
emergency situations and the appropriate measures to be implemented
to minimize exposure through inhalation, ingestion, or direct exposure.
Those portions of the pian addressing local emergency response
capabilities were developed by the Indian River County Department of
Emergency Services, with input from designated emergency contacts of
those agencies with hazardous materials emergency responsibilities.
Site-specific portions of the plan were developed by emergency
management planners with input from affected facility owners and
operators. The Indian River County Emergency Services Director has
overall responsibility for the development of this plan and assuring the
Board of County Commissioners and the Local Emergency Planning
Committee that prompt and effective protective measures can and will
be taken in the event of an emergency involving the release of hazardous
materials.
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The Plan will be reviewed and updated annually. Plan revisions will
reflect changes in implementing procedures, improved emergency
preparedness capabilities, deficiencies identified in drills and exercises,
etc. Plan revisions will be identified by an asterisk (*) in the right hand
margin and dated. During the years that State funding is received and
the plan is updated, the Indian River County Emergency Services Director
will certify the plan to be current. This plan will be adopted by the
appropriate County officials in accordance with procedure governing local
plan adoption.
Copies of the plan and any subsequent revisions will be distributed to
organizations and individuals responsible for implementation of the plan.
Each copy will be numbered and the Indian River County Emergency
Services Department will maintain a control log of the plan recipients.
Each recipient will be responsible for maintaining a record of plan
revisions in accordance with instructions provided by the Indian River
County Department of Emergency Services at the time each revision is
issued, and may provide copies to appropriate personnel. Each local
emergency response organization is encouraged to use information
contained in this plan to develop their respective response plans and
implementing procedures.
1.2 GEOGRAPHICS DEMOGRAPHICS
Geographic and demographic information relating to Indian River County
can be found in the Indian River County Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan, which is updated annually and approved by resolution
of the Board of County Commissioners.
1.3 HAZARDS ANALYSIS
Comprehensive planning depends upon a clear understanding of what
hazards exist and what risk they pose for the community. To gain this
understanding, each Local Emergency Planning Committee ILEPCI should
conduct site-specific hazard analyses for airborne releases of extremely
hazardous substances (EHSs) as required by SARA Title III. The hazards
analysis serves as the basis for developing and revising the emergency
response plans that are mandatory under SARA Title lll.
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The hazards analysis included in this section of the plan is designed to
consider all potential acute health hazards within Indian River County and
to identify which hazards are of high priority and should be addressed in
the emergency response planning process. There are hundreds of
facilities in Indian River County that are subject to the requirements of
SARA Title III; however, only an extremely limited number have notified
the State Emergency Response Commission for Hazardous Materials
(SERC) in accordance with the provisions of SARA Title 111. The hazards
analysis will be updated as additional existing facilities come into
compliance and as new faciiities subject to the requirements of SARA
Title lil are constructed.
The hazards analysis for Indian River County consists of the foilowing
three components:
A. Hazards Identification - provides specific information on
situations that have the potential for causing injury to life or
damage to property.
A hazards identification includes information about:
- chemical identities;
- the location of facilities that use, produce,
process, or store hazardous materials;
- the type and design of chemical container or
vessel;
- the quantity of material that could be involved
in an airborne release; and
- nature of the hazard (e.g., airborne toxic
vapors or mists which are the primary focus of
this guide; also other hazards such as fire,
explosion, large quantities stored or processed,
handling conditions) most likely to accompany
hazardous materials spills or releases.
APPENDIX A - contains a list of extremely hazardous
substances and data for the hazards analysis.
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Vulnerability Analysis - identifies areas in the
community that may be affected or exposed,
individuals in the community who may be subject to
injury or death from certain specific hazardous
materials, and what facilities, property, or
environment may be susceptible to damage should a
hazardous materials release occur.
A comprehensive vulnerability analysis provides
information on:
the extent of the vulnerable zones (i.e.,
an estimation of the area that may be
affected in a significant way as a result
of a spill or release of a known quantity
of a specific chemical under defined
conditions);
the population, in terms of numbers,
density, and types of individuals that
could be within a vulnerable zone;
the privatelpubiic property that may be
damaged, including essential support
systems and transportation facilitiies
and corridors; and
the environment that may be affected,
and the impact of a release on sensitive
natural areas and endangered species,
Risk Analysis - is an assessment by the community
of the likelihood (probability) of an accidental release
of a hazardous material and the actual consequences
that might occur, based on the estimated vulnerable
zones. The risk analysis is a judgment of probability
and severity of consequences based on the history of
previous incidents, local experience, and the best
available current technological information.
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The risk analysis provides an estimation of:
- the likelihood (probability) of an
accidental release based on the history
of current conditions and controls at the
facility, consideration of any unusual
environmental conditions, or the
possibility of simultaneous emergency
incidents;
- severity of consequences of human
injury that may occur, the number of
possible injuries and deaths, and the
associated high-risk groups;
- severity of consequences on critical
facilities
- severity of consequences of damage to
property; and
- severity of consequences of damage to
environment.
The hazards analysis for each of the facilities that
have been determined to pose the most significant
threat to public health and safety is included in
Appendix B.
1.4 ASSUMPTIONS
Extremely hazardous substances present in quantities above their
threshold planning quantities will be identified for the Local Emergency
Planning Committee by the reporting facilities.
Estimates of vulnerable zones are based upon the following credible
"'worst case" assumptions:
- Quantity released: maximum quantity that could be
released from largest vessel or inter -connected vessels.
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Rate of release to air: total quantity of gas, solid as a
powder, or solid in solution is assumed to be released in ten
0 Of minutes; for liquids and molten solids, the rate is based
on the rate of evaporation (rate of volitization).
Temperature: not applicable to gases or solids as powders
or in solution; for liquids, dependent on whether they are
used at ambient temperature or near their boiling points; for
molten solids, at their melting point.
Meteorological conditions: wind speed of 3.40 miles per
hour; F atmospheric stability.
Topographic conditions: flat, level, unobstructed terrain;
use of the dispersion model for rural area.
Level of Concern: one-tenth of the National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health's "Immediately Dangerous
to Life/Health" level.
The chemical facility owners and operators will notify state and local
governments of an emergency in sufficient time to implement warning
and protective actions.
The chemical facility owners and operators will provide sufficient funding
to state and local governments to assure compliance with federal, state
and local chemical emergency preparedness requirements.
1.5 SUPPORTING PLANS
The following federal, state, local and facility emergency plans are
available to support the implementation of the Indian River County
Hazardous Materials Emergency Plan:
Florida Coastal Pollutant Spill Plan
Florida Mutual Aid Plan
Indian River County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
National Oil & Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Pian
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1.6 S
Legislation & Regulations.
Emergency Planning and Community Might -to -Know Act of 1986,
Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Re -authorization Act of
1986.
2. State Emergency Management Act, Chapter 252, Florida Statutes.
3. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
4. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act.
5. Resolution of Indian River County Board of County Commissioners.
6. Executive Order
Mutual Aid Agreements
Indian River County has mutual aid agreements with St. Lucie,
Okeechobee, Osceola,. and Brevard Counties, and is a participant in the
Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement for Catastrophic Response and
Recovery to provide expanded resource capability. These agreements
will be developed, coordinated and amended by the Emergency
Management Director. During any county administered evacuation that
does not require activation of the SEDC, state assistance may be
provided under the various state agencies" normal statutory authority
through coordination by FDEM. These agreements include: conditions,
rules and standards governing any mutual aid; provisions for immunity
from liability, waiver of claims and indemnification from third party
claims; notification of persons authorized to request or invoke mutual aid;
compensation consideration; and procedures for the direction and control
of personnel and units rendering aid.
General & 'Technical References
Guide for Development of State Local Emergency
Operations Plan (CPG 1-8), Federal Emergency Management
Agency.
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2. Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Guide (#RT'1),
National Response Team.
3. Community Teamwork, U.S.Department ofTransportation.
4. Community Awareness and Emergency Roupnnna Program
Handbook, Chnm|oo| Manufacturers Association.
5. State Emergency Response Planning, Chemical
Manufacturers Association.
G. Community Emergency Response Exercise Program'
Chemical Manufacturers Association.
7. CHRIS; Manual 1, ACondensed Guide toChemical Hazards,
Washington, D.C.: U.S. Coast Guard, USCG Publication
KX.16405.11A'1985.
S. CHRIS; Manual U' Hazardous Chemical Data Washington,
D.C.: U.S.Coast Guard, U.S.C.G.Publication kd.164D5.l2
A, 1984.
8. Emergency Response Guidebook, Washington, D.C.: U.G.
Department nfTransportation, DOT Publication No. 58OQ.5'
1990.
10. Guidelines for the Selection ofChemical Protective C\o,hinQ'
2nd ed.' Cincinnati, Ohio: American Conference of
Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Inc., 1985.
11. Occupational Safety/Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous
Waste Site Activities, Washington, Q.C.: National Institute
of Occupational Safety/Health, QHHS Publication No. 85-
115, 1985.
5'115'1B8O.
12. Pocket Guide to Chemical Hozundn' VVanhington, D.C.:
National Institute to Docupsuinnm| Safety/Health, DHHS
Publication No. 80-117. 1,930.
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 01044
L HAZARDS. IDENTIFICATION
a.
Chemical
Sulfuric Acid
b.
Location
AT&T - Vero Main (FL 0900)
1825 Old Dixie Highway
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
C.
Quantity
14,137 tbs.
d,
Properties
May undergo violent change at
elevated temperature; inhalation
may cause lung damage
II. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a.
Vulnerable Zone
Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius of the site only.
h.
Population
10
C.
Environmental Impact
Surface water pollution possible
III. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Low
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD N/A
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 05235
I, HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a
Chemical
Sulfuric Acid
b.
Location
BeliSouth Services (Sebastian)
1137 U.S. #1
Sebastian, Florida 32958
G.
Quantity
8,120 lbs.
d.
Properties
May undergo violent change at
elevated temperature; inhalation
may cause lung damage
II. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a.
Vulnerable Zone
Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 0.1 miles
b.
Population
50
C.
Environmental Impact
Surface water pollution possible
III. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Low
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RE -CORD N/A
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 05233
1. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a.
Chemical
Sulfuric Acid
b.
Location
BellSouth Services
Vero Beach Beachland
766 Beachland Blvd.
Vero Beach, Florida 329+63
C.
Quantity
6,120 lbs.
d.
Properties
May undergo violent change at
elevated temperature; inhalation
may cause lung damage
II. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a.
Vulnerable Zone
Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 0.1 miles
b.
Population
50
C.
Environmental Impact
Surface water pollution possible
III. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Low
IV, HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD NIA
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Figure 1.1 SERC CODE 175234
I. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a.
Chemical
Sulfuric Acid
b.
Location
BellSouth Services
Vero Reach Main Co.
1976 16th Avenue
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
C.
Quantity
16,128Ibs.
d.
Properties
May undergo violent change at
elevated temperature; inhalation
may cause lung damage
II. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a.
Vulnerable Zone
Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 0.1 miles
b.
Population
50
C.
Environmental Impact
Surface water pollution possible
III. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Low
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD N/A
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Figure 1-1
SERC CODE 20157
I. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a. Chemical
Chlorine
b. 'Location
Ben Hill Griffin - Wingfield Grove
15410 9th Street SW
Vero Beach, Florida 32962
C. Quantity
150+ lbs.
d. Properties
May explode when heated/fatal if
inhaled/may ignite other
combustibles
II. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 0.5 miles
b. Population 300
C. Environmental Impact Possible surface water pollution
114. RISK ANALYSIS LowlLow
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD N/A
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 24525
9. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a. Chemical
Aldicarb
b. Location
Biue Goose Growers -
Fellsmere Grove
11145 141 st Avenue
Vero Beach, Florida 32948
C. Quantity
1.980 Lbs.
d. Properties
May emit toxic fumes
when heated; extremely
toxic to humans
II. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a, Vulnerable Zane Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 0.7 miles
b. Population 613
C. Environmental impact Runoff from fire streams must be
contained
119. RISK ANALYSIS LowlLow
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD N/A
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SERC CODE 24525
1. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a, Chemical
Paraquat
b. Location
Blue goose Growers -
Fellsmere Grove
11145 141 st Avenue
Vero Beach, Florida 32948
G. Quantity
1,000 lbs.
d. Properties
May severely injure the lungs
Il, VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone
Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 1.7 miles
b. Population
613
C. Environmental Impact
May contaminate surface water
III. RISK ANALYSIS
Low/Medium
IV, HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD N/A
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 24523
I. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a. Chemical
Aldicarb
b. Location
Blue Goose Growers -
Oslo Grove
9185 21 st Street SW
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
C. Quantity
1,980 Lbs.
d, Properties
May emit toxic fumes
when 'heated; extremely
toxic to humans
II. VULNERABILITY- ANALYSIS
a, Vulnerable Zone Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 0.7 miles
b. Population 613
C. Environmental Impact Runoff from fire streams must be
contained
111. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Low
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD N/A
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I. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a. Chemical
b. Location
C. Quantity
d. Properties
ll. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone
b. Population
C. Environmental Impact
III. RISK ANALYSIS
SERC CODE 24524
Aldicarb
Blue Goose Growers -
Wabasso Grove
7625 691" Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32971
1,980 Lbs.
May emit toxic fumes
when heated; extremely
toxic to humans
Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 0.7 miles
600
Runoff from fire streams must be
contained
Low/Low
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD NIA
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 24524
I. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a. Chemical Paraquat
b. Location Blue Goose Growers -
Wabasso Grove
7625 69th Street
Vero Beach, Fiorida 32971
C. Quantity 1,000 lbs.
d. Properties May severely injure the lungs
II. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 1 .0 mile
b. Population 600
C. Environmental Impact May contaminate surface water
III. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Medium
IV, HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD NIA
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 15008
1. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a.
Chemical
Sulfuric Acid
b.
Location
City of Vero Beach -TTP
Municipal Power Plant
100 17th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 82950
C.
Quantity
180,000 lbs.
d.
Properties
May undergo violent change at
elevated temperature; inhalation
may cause lung damage
fl. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a.
Vulnerable Zone
Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 0.1 miles
b.
Population
100
C.
Environmental Impact
Surface water pollution possible
III, RISK ANALYSIS Low/Low
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD N/A
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 01108
I. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a. Chemical
Chlorine
b. Location
City of Vero Beach - WWTP
Wastewater Treatment Plant
17 17th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
C. Quantity
24,000 lbs.
d. Properties
May explode when heated/fatal if
inhaledlmay ignite other
combustibles
ll. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 10 miles
b. Population 15,000
C. Environmental Impact Possible surface water pollution
III. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Medium
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD NIA
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SERC CODE 01108
I. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a. Chemical
Sulfur Dioxide
b. Location
City of Vero Beach - WWTP
Wastewater Treatment Plant
17 "17th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
C. Quantity
12,000 lbs.
d. Properties
May explode when heated; eye
and respiratory tract irritant. High
concentrations may result in
adverse health effects from
inhalation.
Il. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 2 miles
b. Population 15,000
C. Environmental Impact Keep out of water sources and
sewers.
III. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Low
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD N/A
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 01 107
I. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a.
Chemical
Ammonia (Anhydrous)
b.
Location
City of Vero Beach - WTP
Water Treatment Plant
3225 North U.S. #1
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
c.
Quantity
18,000 lbs.
d.
Properties
May be fatal if inhales; contact
may cause burns to skin and
eyes.
I.I. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a.
Vulnerable Zone
Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 5.2 miles
b.
Population
8,130
C.
Environmental Impact
Contain spill
Ill. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Low
IV, HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD NIA
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 01107
{. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a, Chemical
Chlorine
b. Location
City of Vero Beach - WTP
Water Treatment Plant
3225 Borth U.S. #1
Vero Beach, Florida 32560
G. Quantity
44,000Ibs.
d. Properties
May explode when heated/fatal if
inhaled/may ignite other
combustibles.
II. VULNERABILETY ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone Worst case spiil could affect an
area of radius 10 miles
b. Population 6,130
C. Environmental Impact P'ossi'ble surface water pollution
Ill. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Low
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD NIA
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 01107
I. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a.
Chemical
Sulfuric Acid
b.
Location
City of Vero Beach - WTP
Water Treatment Plant
3225 Forth U.S. ##1
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
C.
Quantity
290,400 lbs..
d.
Properties
May undergo violent change at
elevated temperature; inhalation
may cause lung damage.
II. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a.
Vulnerable Zone
Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 0.1 miles
b.
Population
6,130
C.
Environmental Impact
Surface water pollution possible
M. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Low
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD NIA
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 14281
I, HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a. Chemical
Chlorine
b. Location
Countryside North
8775 State Road 60
Vero Beach, Florida 32966
C. Quantity
600 lbs.
d. properties
May explode when heated/fatal if
inhaled/may ignite other
combustibles.
41. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 0.5 miles
b. Population 1,500
C. Environmental Impact Possible surface water pollution
III. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Low
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD N/A
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 22342
I. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a.
Chemical
Chlorine
b.
Location
IRCU - Blue Cypress WWTP
Wastewater Treatment Plant
6910 Blue Cypress Road
Vero Beach, Florida 32948
C.
Quantity
150 tbs.
d.
Properties
May explode when heated/fatal if
inhaled/may ignite other
combustibles.
It. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a.
Vulnerable Zone
Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 0.5 miles
b.
Population
40
C.
Environmental Impact
Possible surface water pollution
111. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Low
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD N/A
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 06691
I. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a. Chemical
Chlorine
b. location
IRCU - Gifford WWTP &
Sludge Facility
3550 19th Street SW
Vero Beach, Florida 32967
C. Quantity
2,250 lbs.
d. Properties
May explode when heated/fatal if
inhaled/may ignite other
combustibles.
II. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 0.8 miles
b. Population 4,000
C. Environmental Impact Possible surface water pollution
Ill. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Low
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD N/A
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 22701
I. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION.
a. Chemical
Chlorine
b. Location
IRCU - North County R.Q. Plant
7751 58th Avenue
Vero Beach, Florida 32967
C. Quantity
8,000 lbs.
d. Properties
May explode when heated/fatal if
inhaled/may ignite other
combustibles.
II. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 0.8 miles
b. Population 800
C. Environmental Impact Possible surface water pollution
III. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Low
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD Minimal release on Feb. 18,
2000 due to equipment failure.
Gine minor injury.
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 06692
I. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a. Chemical
Chlorine
b. Location
IRCU - North County WWTP
Wastewater Treatment Plant
5150 77th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32970
C. Quantity
8,000 lbs.
d. Properties
May explode when heated/fatal if
inhaled/may ignite other
combustibles
II. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 5.6 miles
b. Population 3,5001
C. Environmental Impact Possible surface water pollution
III. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Low
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECpRD N/A
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 06685
I. HAZARDS IDENTIF1CATION
a. Chemical
Chlorine
b. Location
IRCU - Sea Oaks WWTP
Wastewater Treatment Plant
8815 AIA
Vero Beach, Florida 32963
C. Quantity
300 lbs.
d.. Properties
May explode when heated/fatal if
inhaled/may ignite tither
combustibles
II. VULNEFIA131LIT -ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 0.8 miles
b. Population 1000
C. Environmental Impact Possible surface water pollution
lll. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Low
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD NIA
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 10336
1, HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a. Chemical
Chlorine
b. Location
IRCU - South County WWTP
Wastewater Treatment Plant
200 26th Street SW
Sebastian, Florida 32962
C. Quantity
2,250 lbs•
d. Properties
May explode when heated/fatal if
inhaled/may ignite other
combustibles.
II. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 0.8 miles
b. Population 490
C. Environmental Impact Possible surface water pollution
III. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Medium
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD NIA
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SERC CODE 06689
1. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a. Chemical
Ammonia
b. Location
IRCU - South County R.O. Plant
Water Treatment Plant
1550 9th Street SW
Vero Beach, Florida 32962
C. Quantity
330 lbs.
d. Properties
May be fatal if inhales; contact
may cause burns to skin and
eyes.
II. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone
Worst ease spill could affect an
area of radius 0,2 miles
b. Population
17,500
C. Environmental Impact
Contain spill
111. RISK ANALYSIS
Low/Low
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD N/A
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 06689
I, HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a. Chemical
Chlorine
b. Location
IRCU - South County R.O. Plant
Water Treatment Plant
1550 9th Street SW
Vero Beach, Florida 32962
C. Quantity
6,000Ibs.
d. Properties
May explode when heated/fatal if
inhaled/may ignite other
combustibles.
II. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 5.6 miles
b. Population 17,500
C. Environmental Impact Possible surface water pollution
lil. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Medium
IV. HISTORICAL_ ACCIDENT RECORD NIA
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 06689
1. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a.
Chemical
Sulfuric Acid
b,
Location
IRCU - South County R.O. Plant
Water Treatment Plant
1550 9th Street SW
Vero Beach, Florida 32962
C.
Quantity
150,000 lbs.
d.
Properties
May undergo violent change at
elevated temperature; inhalation
may cause lung damage.
I1. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a.
Vulnerable Zone
Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 0.1 mile,
b.
Population
17,500
G,
Environmental Impact
Surface water pollution possible
131. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Medium
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD N/A
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 06677
[. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a Chemical
Chlorine
b, Location
IRCU - West Regional WWTP
Wastewater Treatment Plant
8405 8th Street
Vero Reach, Florida 32967
C. Quantity
8,000 lbs.
d. Properties
May explode when heated/fatal if
inhaled/may ignite other
combustibles.
II, VULNERABILITY -ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 5.6 miles.
b. Population 500'
c. Environmental Impact Possible surface water pollution
III. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Low
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD N/A
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 10548
I. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a. Chemical
Aldicarb
b. Location
Lambeth Grove Service
505 661" Avenue SW
Vero Beach, Florida 32961
C. Quantity
9.900 Lbs.
d. Properties
May emit toxic fumes
when heated; extremely
toxic to humans
fl. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 0.4 miles
b. Population 3800
C. Environmental Impact Runoff from fire streams must be
contained
III. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Low
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD N/A
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Figure 1-1
I. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a. Chemical
Paraquat
b. Location
Lambeth Grove Service
505 66111 Avenue SW
Vero Beach, Florida 32961
C. Quantity
25 lbs.
d. Properties
May severely injure the lungs
II. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone
Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 1.0 mile
b. Population
3800
C. Environmental Impact
May contaminate surface water
III. RISK ANALYSIS
LowlMedium
IV, HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD NIA
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 01261
I. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a. Chemical Paraquat
b. Location Lykes Citrus Management
Commander Barn
8595 4th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32962
C. Quantity 750 lbs.
d. Properties May severely injure the lungs.
II. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 1.7 mile.
b. Population 613
C. Environmental Impact May contaminate surface water
III. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Low
IV, HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD N/A
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 01262
I. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a. Chemical Paraquat
b. Locatian Lykes Citrus Management
Marsh Grove Barn
1214 118th Avenue
Vero Beach, Florida 32962
C. Quantity 25 lbs.
d. Properties May severely injure the lungs.
II. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 1 .0 mile.
b. Population 813
C. Environmental Impact May contaminate surface water
111. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Low
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD N/A
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SEDC CODE 01286
I. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a. Chemical
Ammonia (Anhydrous)
b. Location
ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
925 74th Avenue, S.W.
Vero Beach, Florida 32968
G. Quantity
18,000 lbs.
d. Properties
May be fatal if inhaled.
II. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zane
Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius O.8 miles.
b. Population
1,287
G. Environmental Impact
Contain spill; do not add water.
III. RISK ANALYSIS
Law/Medium
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD NIA
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 01285
1, HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a. Chemical Chlorine
b, Location ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
925 74th Avenue, S.W.
Vero Beach, Florida 32968
C. Quantity 900 lbs.
d. Properties May explode when heated; fatal
if inhaled; may ignite other
combustibles.
II. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 0.8 mile.
b. Population 1,287
C. Environmental Impact Possible surface water pollution.
lll. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Low
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD N/A
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 012.86
I. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a. Chemical Nitric Acid
b. Location Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
525 74th Avenue, S.W.
Vero Beach, Florida 32968
C. Quantity 12,000 lbs.
d. Properties Contact causes burns to skin and
eyes; if inhaled, may be harmful.
Fire may produce irritating or
poisonous gases.
li. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 0.2 mile.
b. Population 2,500
C. Environmental Impact Possible surface water pollution.
Ill. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Low
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD N/A
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 01030
I.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a. Chemical
Aldicarb
b. Location
Ross Grove Care
6260 65th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32967
C. Quantity
5,940 Lbs.
d. Properties
May emit toxic fumes
when heated, extremely
toxic to humans
II. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone Worst case spill' could affect an
area of radius 0.5 miles
b. Population 400
C. Environmental Impact Runoff from fire streams must be
contained
III. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Low
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD NIA
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L HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a. Chemical
b. Location
C. Quantity
d. Properties
if. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone
b. Population
C. Environmental impact
411. RISK ANALYSIS
SERC CODE 01362
Paraquat
Sexton Grove Service
4325 17th Street SW
Vero Beach, Florida 32968
75 lbs.
May severely injure the lungs.
Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 13 mile.
613
May contaminate surface water.
Low/Medium
IV, HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD N/A
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 01386
I. HAZARDS IDENTIFiCATIO
a. Chemical
Chlorine
b. Location
Sun Ag - Fellsmere Farms
7735 C.R. 512
Fellsmere, Florida 32948
C. Quantity
600 lbs.
d. Properties
May explode when heated; fatal
if inhaled; may ignite other
combustibles.
it, VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 0.8 mile.
b. Population 400
C, Environmental Impact Possible surface water pollution
111. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Low
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD NIA
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 20723
I, HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a, Chemical
Chlorine
b. Location
Sun Ag - Mobile Home Park
MHP Utilities
10120 130th Avenue
Fellsmere, Florida 32948
C. Quantity
600 lbs.
d Properties
May explode when heated; fatal
if inhaled; may ignite other
combustibles.
II. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 0.8 mile.
b. Population 500
C. Environmental Impact Possible surface water pollution
Ill. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Low
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Figure 1-1 SERC CODE 01320
I. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a.
Chemical
Sulfuric Acid
b.
Location
The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.
2926 Piper Drive
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
C.
Quantity
80,270 lbs.
d.
Properties
May undergo violent change at
elevated temperature; inhalation
may cause lung damage.
Il. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a.
'Vulnerable Zone
Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 1.4 mile.
b.
Population
4,375
C.
Environmental Impact
Surface water pollution possible
Ill. RISK ANALYSIS LowlLow
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD N/A
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9, HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a. Chemical
Chlorine
b. Location
Vero Chemical Distributors
755 20th Place
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
C. Quantity
9,000 lbs.
d. Properties
May explode when heated; fatal
if inhaled; may ignite other
combustibles.
II. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 0.5 mile.
b. Population 306
C. Environmental Impact Possible surface water pollution
911. RISK ANALYSIS Low/Low
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD N/A
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►. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a, Chemical Sulfuric Acid
b. Location Vero Chemical [distributors
755 20th Place
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
C. Quantity 5,625 lbs.
d. Properties May undergo violent change at
elevated temperature; inhalation
may cause lung damage,
II. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a, Vulnerable Zone Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 4.1 mile.
b. Population 306
G. Environmental Impact Surface water pollution possible
III, RISK ANALYSIS Low/Low
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Figure 1-1
I. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
a. Chemical
b. Location
C. Quantity
d. Properties
II. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
a. Vulnerable Zone
b. Population
C. Environmental Impact
III. RISK ANALYSIS
SERC CODE 10539
Paraquat
White Face Acres
12.600 S.R. 60
Vero Beach, Florida 32966
150 lbs.
May severely injure the lungs.
Worst case spill could affect an
area of radius 1 .7 mile.
613
May contaminate surface water
Low/Medium
IV. HISTORICAL ACCIDENT RECORD N/A
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2.0 EMERGENCY RESPONSE ORGANIZATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 GENERAL
This section identifies the state, county, federal and private organizations
that would participate in response to an emergency involving hazardous
materials, and describes the responsibilities of each group. Those
individual officials who are responsible for coordinating the activities of
the agencies listed below are responsible for assuring continuity of
resources to support emergency operations over a protracted period of
time..
2.2 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
2.2.1 Chairperson of the Indian River County Board of County
Commissioners
The Chairperson of the Indian River County Board of County
Commissioners, has the responsibility for overall hazardous
materials emergency response planning for Indian River
County. The Chairperson, through the Director of
Emergency Services shall initiate actions and provide
direction and control at the local level, to include
consideration of in-place sheltering or evacuation as an
option for the protection of the public, and conduct
emergency operations to respond to the effects of an
emergency involving hazardous materials.
The Chairperson is responsible for assuring overall
continuity of resources to assure 24-hour operations for a
protracted period. If conditions warrant, the Board will
declare a local state of emergency.
2.2.2 County Administrator
The County Administrator may conduct news conferences
and issue disaster preparedness news bulletins or other
disaster preparedness public information statements in any
manner authorized by the Indian River County Board of
County Commissioners.
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2.2.3 Director, 'Department of Emergency Services
The Director is responsible for the coordination,
development and maintenance of procedures to implement
the Indian Enver County Hazardous Materials Emergency
Plan consistent with existing conditions and procedures.
The Director will also be responsible for maintaining this
plan through annual revisions.
The Director, or hislher designee, will be responsible for
providing communications and other logistical support to
the public safety agencies involved in emergency operations
in response to a hazardous materials release.
The Director is responsible for early warning and notification
of the population within the area affected by the release of
hazardous materials. He/She is also responsible for the
notification of the County EOC staff, activating the ECIC,
and notifying all local governmental and non-governmental
agencies supporting emergency operations as appropriate to
the severity of the incident.
The Director is responsible for developing and implementing
a public education program designed to advise the public of
the risks associated with hazardous materials and
appropriate actions to take in the event of an emergency
involving the release of hazardous materials. The Director
is authorized to issue any public information statements
during a disaster period necessary to implement any
contingency plan previously approved by the Indian River
County Board of County Commissioners.
The Director is designated as the Community Emergency
Coordinator (CEC) for Indian River County. The Director will
coordinate overall emergency operations and support needs
with the State Division of Emergency Management, state
and federal support agencies, and the appropriate facility
owner/operator.
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2,2.4 Indian Inver County Department of Emergency Services,
Emergency Medical Services Division
The Emergency Medical Services Division will provide
emergency medical transportation to persons in need of
such services, may assist in the evacuation and transfer of
patients from nursing homes and hospitals in the affected
areas, and will coordinate the evacuation of persons with
special needs who are unable to evacuate themselves.
2.2.5 Indian River County Department of Emergency Services, Fire
Division
Responsibilities shared by the Fire Division include:
- Determining the type of and nature of the
hazardous material involved.
- Giving full cooperation to assisting agencies
involved in determining action to be taken to
contain the hazardous material and restore the
area to normal.
- Initially determining the necessity for an
evacuation, issue evacuation orders when
appropriate, and identify the vulnerable zone
to be evacuated.
- Notifying the E-9-1-1 Communication Center
and the Indian River County Department of
Emergency Services, which will make proper
notification to federal and state agencies as
required by federal and state laws.
- Providing vehicle washdown and monitoring,
when necessary, at prescribed locations and in
a manner consistent with the Florida
Department of Environmental Regulation
and/or Health Department direction.
- Requesting assistance from appropriate federal
and state agencies through the Indian River
County Department of Emergency Services.
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Requesting assistance, through the Indian
River County Department of Emergency
Services, from appropriate agencies necessary
to neutralize and/or contain the hazardous
materials involved.
Responding to, and assuming initial control of
the management of hazardous material
incident scenes occurring within its jurisdiction
until a representative of the Indian River
County Department of Emergency Services
arrives.
2.2.6 Indian River County Engineering & Public Works Department
The Engineering & Public Works Department(s) will provide
the following assistance:
- Assisting in containment and cleanup of spills
by providing equipment and personnel as
necessary.
- Assisting law enforcement agencies with
evacuation operations by providing traffic
control equipment and personnel.
- Assisting the local fire division in assembling
and dissembling washdown stations and
disposing of waste materials.
- Assisting the American Red Cross, Indian River
County Chapter, by providing garbage pickup
and disposal for reception centers and
shelters.
2.2.7 Indian River County Wlealth Department
The Indian River County Health Department is responsible
for:
- Coordinating all health anJ medical services.
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Informing the Florida Division of Emergency
Management, through the Indian River County
Emergency Services Director, of degraded
public health conditions.
Monitoring potential public health problems.
Supervising local public Health operations and
coordinating all governmental and non-
governmental relief agency resources involved
in the prevention or control of emergency
public health problems.
2.2.8 Indian River Memorial Hospital and Sebastian River Medical
Center
The Indian River Memorial Hospital and Sebastian River
Medical Center wili accommodate, if evacuation is
necessary, transfer patients from affected medical facilities
and critical nursing home patients requiring hospitalization.
2.2.9 Indian River County School District
The Indian River County School District will supervise
temporary shelter operations which utilize school facilities,
and provide equipment for the preparation of food for
evacuees in cooperation with the American Red Cross,
Indian River County Chapter. The School District will also
assist in providing buses for evacuees needing
transportation, if requested by the Director of the Indian
River County Department of Emergency Services,
2.2.1 Q Indian River County Sheriff's Office and Municipal Law
Enforcement Agencies
Responsibilities shared by the Sheriff's Office and municipal
law enforcement agencies include:
Determining the occurrence of a hazardous
materials release.
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Isolating and establishing command over the
area where evacuation, public safety, traffic
control and protection of property are of
concern.
Notifying the Indian River County Department
of Emergency Services, Fire Division; which
has jurisdiction of the occurrence of a
hazardous materials release and request that
appropriate response be initiated.
Providing additional resources and support as
necessary.
Provision of traffic control along evacuation
routes and crowd control at reception centers
and sheiters.
Securing evacuation areas until residents are
allowed to return to their homes.
2,2.1 1 Other County and Municipal Agencies
Other county and municipal agencies may be required to
provide equipment, personnel and services to support
emergency operations.
2.3 STATE GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2.3.1 Governor
Under the provisions of Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, the
Governor is ultimately responsible for protecting the
population of the State from the dangers created by
emergencies which are beyond the capabilities of local
governments or which are multi -jurisdictional in nature.
He/she will provide that protection through the assignment
of appropriate state resources and agencies, Any or all of
the above responsibilities are implemented by:
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1. Ensuring that timely emergency response operations
can be initiated.
2. Issuing necessary Executive Orders, proclamations,
and regulations.
3. Providing direction and control should be the
emergency be beyond the capabilities of the local
governments affected.
The Governor will also request federal assistance as
necessary upon determining that the state has insufficient
technical andlor logistical resources to adequately cope with
the off-site consequences of an emergency involving
hazardous materials.
2.3.2 Attorney General
The Attorney General will provide consultation to the
Governor on legal matters pertaining to emergencies
involving the release of hazardous materials.
2.3,3 Department of Community Affairs
This department is responsible for coordinating the State's
response to emergencies involving hazardous materials.
The Department will also request and coordinate assistance
as necessary from federal emergency response agencies.
The Department will:
a. Notify appropriate state, local and federal agencies of
an emergency involving hazardous materials.
b. Coordinate federal, state and local emergency
response activities.
C. Ascertain the requirements of state and local political
subdivisions for supplies and equipment, and locate
and provide needed supplies and equipment.
d. Provide for activation of the State Emergency
Operations Center, and provide personnel and
equipment to operate emergency response facilities.
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2,3.4 Department of Environmental Regulation
a. Act as the technical advisory agent in identifying,
containing and removing hazardous materials
threatening, or affecting, water or air quality, as
authorized by Florida Statutes.
b. Locate sites and establish acceptable procedures for
the disposal of hazardous materials.
C. Act as the primary operational agency in the
containment and cleanup of inland hazardous
materials spills.
d. Act as the sole authority on the use of chemical
dispersant(s) in combating a hazardous materials
incident.
e. Provide a coordinator, to serve as chairman of the
HMTF, when an incident requires a multi -agency
response, and the agency is designated as the
primary operational agency.
2.3.5 Department of Natural Resources
a. When pollutants, as defined in Section 376.031 (7),
Florida Statutes, are determined to be discharged into
navigable waters within the geographic responsibility
of the United States Coast Guard, the State response
shall be as provided in the Florida Coastal Pollutant
Spill Plan, as approved by the Governor and Cabinet,
pursuant to Sections 376.05 and 376.07, Florida
Statutes.
b. Provide manpower and logistical support from any
state park, or recreational area, that is directly
affected by a hazardous material incident.
C. Provide traffic supervision and control for water
transportation routes adversely affected by a
hazardous materials incident.
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2.3.5 Department of Transportation
a.
Coordinate activities between public/private agencies
on matters relating to public transit.
b.
Provide public transportation services where
emergency services are required.
C.
Support county highway/road departments in
securing and installing barricades, signs, and other
necessary equipment needed for traffic control.
d.
Coordinate traffic management activities in and
around the affected area.
e.
Coordinate movement of emergency resources to and
from the designated area.
f.
Assist in the containment and cleanup of hazardous
material spills that occur on a state -maintained street
or highway.
g.
Provide inspection of the condition of railroad tracks
and all supportive, relative equipment, including
locomotives and other rolling stock of any railroad
operated within the State, and provide personnel to
determine the cause of a railroad accident.
2.3.7 Department
of Low Enforcement
a.
Coordinate, integrate, and implement law
enforcement planning and activities for the use of
mutual aid and state resources.
b.
Maintain lists of special law enforcement, specially
trained personnel, and all regular, auxiliary, and
reserve law enforcement personnel and equipment
within the state.
C.
Coordinate the organization and direction of the law
enforcement services of the Florida Mutual Aid Plan,
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d. Maintain liaison with State Law Enforcement
agencies in order to coordinate and integrate plans
for traffic control and the participation of the
agencies in law enforcement emergency operations.
e. Maintain liaison with the Governor, state
departments and agencies, and local law
enforcement officials in order to achieve close
coordination and cooperation in planning and
operations in trouble areas.
f. Facilitate the flow of law enforcement information
from state organizations to local law enforcement
officials.
2.3.8 Department of Highway Safety/Motor Vehicles
a. Assist other law enforcement agencies in the
movement of traffic during an emergency involving
hazardous materials.
b. Assist other law enforcement agencies in the state to
police the affected area.
C, Provide security and assist in staffing roadblocks to
support county personnel who are involved in
emergency response operations.
d. Provide communications assistance as required.
e. Upon request, the Florida Highway Patrol will assist
in the transportation of samples for analysis when
immediate analysis is necessary.
2.3.5 Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
a. Assess damage to wildlife populations and habitat
resulting from a hazardous materials incident.
b. Coordinate with other appropriate federal and state
authorities any action deemed necessary, or required,
for the protection of endangered, or threatened
species.
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C. Provide support for law enforcement and search and
rescue operations.
2,3,10 Department of Military Affairs
a, Under the direction of the Governor, activate the
Florida National Guard to aid the civil authorities
whenever the civil authorities are unable to contain
the emergency.
b. Support state agencies and local governments on a
mission -type basis during emergency operations.
2,3,11 Department of health and Rehabilitative Services
a. Coordinate the sheltering of persons affected by a
hazardous materials incident,
b. Assist in the identification of possible health hazards
related to hazardous materials incidents and take
corrective action as needed.
G. Assist in solving problems affecting drinking water or
food supplies contaminated by hazardous materials.
d. Provide response to all emergencies associated with
radioactive materials or ionizing radiation.
2.3,12 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
a. Assist in identification, containment, and disposal of
pesticides and insecticides.
b. Assist in the identification of possible health hazards,
related to a hazardous materials incident, which may
effect a food commodity, or the production of that
food commodity.
co Provide support for law enforcement activities.
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2.3.13 Department of Insurance
a. Enforce rules/regulations covering the design,
construction, location and operation of equipment for
liquefied petroleum gas storage, handling and
intrastate transporting by tank truck, tank trailer or
pipeline.
b. Enforce regulations covering the manufacture of
hazardous materials.
C. Enforce rules and regulations for the intrastate
transportation of hazardous materials.
d. Provide personnel to determine the cause of an
incident; conformance with the Department of
Insurance regulations.
2.3.14 Hazardous Materials Task Force
The State Hazardous Materials Task Force has been formed
to provide a mechanism for the coordinated response by
state agencies to hazardous materials emergencies that are
beyond the capability of local governments. The task force
also provides technical assistance and information for
incidents which require state or federal involvement, The
Chairman of the task force shall serve as the focal point for
coordinating state response and support to local
government. Membership on the task force includes the
state agencies whose responsibilities are outlined in this
section.
2.3,15 Transportation Authority
The Transportation Authority will provide emergency bus
transportation to assist in the evacuation of hospitals,
nursing homes, and schools, as well as the general public,
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2.4 FEDERA€. GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2.4.1 U.S. Coast Guard
a. Provide for the cleanup and decontamination of any
hazardous substance on the State's coastline and on
navigable waterways within the State.
b. Operates the National Response Center {NRC} on a
24-hour day basis.
2.4.2 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Provide for the cleanup and decontamination of any
hazardous substance that has the potential to affect public
health and safety and the environment,
2.4.3 U.S. Department of Transportation
Regulates the transportation of hazardous materials.
2.4.4 Regional Response Team (RRT)
The RRT provides a coordinated federal response capability
at the scene of a hazardous materials incident that poses a
threat to the public health and welfare, the navigable waters
of the United States, adjoining shorelines, or into or upon
waters of the contiguous zones, and all inland waters.
2,5 FACILITY OWNERS/OPERATORS
a, Designate a representative/coordinator to participate in the
emergency planning process as a facility emergency coordinator
and assist local Emergency Services Directors and Local
Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) in the preparation and
maintenance of emergency response plans for hazardous materials
present at their facility(ies).
b. Notify the State Emergency Response Commission if subject to the
requirements of SARA Title III.
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C. Submit Material Safety Data Sheets and emergency inventory
forms to the State Emergency Response Commission, Local
Emergency Planning Committees and the local fire division.
d. Submit toxic chemical release forms to the State Emergency
Response Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency
for each toxic chemical defined in Section 313 of SARA Title III
that was manufactured, processed or otherwise used in quantities
exceeding the established threshold planning quantity during the
preceding calendar year.
e. Provide immediate notification to the local fire division(s), State
Emergency Response Commission and Local Emergency Planning
Committee of the emergency release of a listed hazardous
substance in excess of the reportable quantity for that substance.
f. Provide written follow-up emergency notice to the State
Emergency Response Commission and Local Emergency Planning
Committees after the release.
2.6 VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS
2.8.1 American Red Cross
The American Red Cross will provide reception and care for
evacuees. This service will include registration of evacuees,
provision of shelter managers, and special assistance
evacuees. Additional shelter space may have to be
established by the American Red Cross should the
relocation period last longer than anticipated. In this event,
mobilization and relocation of evacuees will be coordinated
by the American Red Cross, Indican River County Chapter,
through the Indian River County Department of Emergency
Emergency Operations Center.
2.6.2 Emergency Alert Systems (EAS)
Provide early warning to the public and area broadcasting
stations via EAS tone alert systems.
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2.6.3 Florida Wing, Civil Air Patrol
The Florida Wing, Civil Air Patrol (CAP) provides assistance
to the state and its political subdivisions in responding to
emergencies. The CAP has the capability to provide the
following assistance:
Aerial control, direction and surveillance of surface
traffic;
Light transport flights for emergency movement of
personnel and supplies;
Aerial photographic and reconnaissance flights;
Search and Rescue (including aircraft ramp checks
for missing craft and aerial and ground search
activities);
- Radio communications; and
- Other activities as approved by the Wing
Commander, CAP, and Director, Florida Department
of Emergency Management.
2.6.4 RACES - Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service
The Indian River County Department of Emergency Services
wili coordinate volunteer amateur radio communicators who
will be responsible for providing communication between
primary shelters and, as needed, rernote sites to the EOC
and local officials. The communications include CB,
RACES, Ham, 2 -meter, LGR, and Packet Radio.
3.0 [DIRECTION & CONTROL
3.1 GENERAL
This section describes the coordination and management of emergency
response operations between local, state and federal agencies.
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3.2 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ROLE
3.2.1 Decision-making authority
a. The on -scene commander or commanders in an
emergency response are local officials, usually a
representative from emergency management, law
enforcement, fire or EMS. Overall, local coordination
and commitment authority for local assets is retained
by local elected officials, and delegated to the
County Emergency Management Director. In this
capacity, the incident commander would be
responsible for:
Coordination of local resource deployment and
local emergency response activities;
Coordination of cleanup and recovery
operations;
Keeping county officials apprised of on -scene
activities.
The Emergency Management Director is responsible
for the activation and maintenance of the operational
readiness of the ECIC, directing county evacuation,
opening shelters, requesting state assistance and all
recovery activities within the county. County
authorities, through the Emergency Management
Director, may also activate mutual aid agreements
with neighboring counties, and shall coordinate
mutual aid agreements between municipalities within
the county.
3.2.2 Evacuation
The majority of evacuations are site specific and related to
a specific public safety hazard; this type of evacuation is
usually initiated by the first arriving public safety officer.
County -wide evacuations greater than a minor incident in
scope will be directed by the Emergency Management
Director, or his designee. Planned evacuations with notice,
such as would Occur when hurricane warnings are
announced, may be initiated following a decision by the
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Board of County Commissioners. In such cases, the
evacuation will be coordinated and administered by the
county officials using local government resources in
accordance with county evacuation plans.
3.2.3 Shelter Operations
The decision of opening shelters is a responsibility of the
Emergency Management Director.
3.2.4 Emergency Operations Center
The County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) may be
activated by the County Emergency Services Director upon
receipt of notification of a release of hazardous materials.
Appropriate response and support personnel would be called
to the EOC to coordinate the actions of their respective
agencies and organizations. Upon activation, direction and
control of county emergency operations would be exercised
by the Chairman of the BCC from the EOC. Once fully
activated, the EOC will continue to function on a continuous
basis until the emergency is over and its effects can be
more effectively controlled through normal channels.
3.3 STATE GOVERNMENT ROLE
The role of State government, in response to a hazardous materials
emergency, is to support local government operations unless the scope
of the emergency warrants increased state action. The State government
support is coordinated by the State Division of Emergency Management
from the. State Emergency Operations Center.
Upon receipt of notification from the County that a release of hazardous
materials has occurred, staff from the Department of Environmental
Regulation (inland releases or spills) or the Department of Natural
Resources (coastal releases or spills, and accidents involving petroleum
derivatives, pesticides, chlorine and ammonia) may be dispatched to the
scene to provide guidance to local emergency operations personnel to
mitigate environmental damage. In the event of a major hazardous
materials accident, all or a portion of the State Hazardous Materials Task.
Force may be activated to coordinate State response and support to the
County.
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Increased state actions may be warranted for emergencies which involve
multi -jurisdictional hazards, when focal governments believe the
emergency is beyond the capabilities of local resources, or when the
Governor determines there is an overriding concern for the safety of the
public. For these situations, the Governor can designate the primary
responsibility for emergency response to the State by issuing and
Executive Order under the provisions of Section 25 2.36, Florida Statutes.
An example of an Executive Order will be coordinated with local
governments. Upon issuance of an Executive Order, the local
government wilt continue to coordinate the emergency response
operations of the local agencies.
3.4 FEQERAL GbVERN4V1EhlT ROLE
The role of the Federal Government in response to an emergency
involving the release of hazardous materials is to support local and state
emergency operations. Activation of the Federal Regional Response
Team (RRT) provides access to federal resources not available at the
State and local levels. An on -scene coordinator will be designated to
coordinate federal resources and support.
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SAMPLE EXECUTIVE ORDER
STATE OF FLORIDA, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER
WHEREAS, on , 20 —, a hazardous materials emergency condition
was declared at the chemical plant, operated by the
_ Chemical Company in Indian River county, causing a potentially hazardous
chemical release into the atmosphere; and
WHEREAS, certain additional specialized equipment, personnel and resources
are required; and
WHEREAS, local governments in the affected counties and municipalities have
exerted every effort to assist the affected citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Indian River County Commission has declared a local state of
emergency and has requested assistance from the state;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Lawton Chiles, as Governor of the State of Florida, by
virtue of the authority vested in me by Article IV, Section I(A), Florida
Constitution (1968), Section 252.31 et seq., Florida Statutes (1974), Section
250.06, Florida Statutes (1973), and all applicable law, do hereby declare the
existence of a disaster emergency and promulgate the following Executive Order
effective immediately:
That a state of emergency exists within Indian River County due to the
potentially hazardous effects of a chemical release from the
Chemical Plant.
2. That the Florida Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan is hereby
activated and the Department of Community Affairs shall be responsible
for emergency management and is hereby empowered to take all action
under the plan necessary to protect the health, welfare, and safety of the
people and property in the vicinity of the chemical release.
3. That the Chairperson of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian
River County, or the Chairperson's designee, shall act as coordinator of
the local emergency management effort within Indian River County.
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d, That the Indian River County Department of Emergency Services is
hereby authorized to order the evacuation of those portions of Indian
River County whose people and property are in imminent or existing
danger as a result of the emergency at the Chemical
Plant and the chemical release. Should such action became necessary
the evacuation orders shall have the force and effect of state law.
a. That the Florida Division of Emergency Management is hereby authorized
to direct the use of any State and county facility, including public
schools, to ensure the proper reception, sheltering, and care of evacuees.
6. That State agencies and the Florida National Guard, as coordinated by the
Florida Division of Emergency Management, shall provide mission support
by furnishing resources and support personnel to alleviate threat to life
and property resulting from the state of emergency at the
Chemical Plant.
7. That all affected toll facilities are hereby ordered to suspend the
collection of toll charges until such time as the Governer or his
Authorized Representative designates this as no longer necessary.
8. That is hereby appointed the Governor's Authorized
Representative for Indian River County and the area(s) within the
vulnerable zone surrounding the Chemical Plant.
9. In the event of absence, shall act as the Governor's
Authorized Representative.
10, This Executive Order shall remain in effect for a period of thirty days
unless otherwise rescinded.
ATTEST
/s/ Katherine Harris
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
State of(SEAL) Florida to be affixed at
Tallahassee, the Capitol, this of
('Day) (Month) 20
Isl Jeb Bush
GOVERNOR
SECRETARY OF STATE
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4.0 NOTIFICATION & ACTIVATION
4.1 GENERAL
This section outlines responsibilities and procedures for the notification
of appropriate emergency response organizations; alerting key local, state
and federal emergency response personnel; and for providing warning and
instructions to the general public.
4.2 WARNING POINTS
The Communications Center of the Indian River County Department of
Emergency Services is the designated county warning point in the event
of a hazardous materials emergency. The secondary warning point for
Indian River County is at the 9-1-1 Central Communications Center. This
provides a primary and back-up receiver, on a 24-hour per day basis, for
notification by a facility owner/operator that a hazardous materials
release has occurred and for alerting key local and state emergency
response personnel. The telephone number for the Indian River County
Department of Emergency Services is (551) 557-2154, and the backup
number is 9-1 -1 .
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (DEM) is the designated
State Warning Point in the event of a hazardous materials incident. As
such, the DEM is responsible for receiving notification of an emergency
from the County warning point and alerting key state and federal
emergency response personnel. The DEM is also responsible for assisting
Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) in providing warnings and
instructions to the general public.
A Duty Officer is on duty at the State Warning Point in Tallahassee on a
24-hour per day basis. The 24-hour telephone number for the State
Warning Point is (8 50) 488-1320. Upon receipt of notificaticn from the
County warning point that a release involving hazardous materials has
occurred, the State Warning Point will make the appropriate notification
to the National Response Center.
The National Response Center (NRC) is the national warning and
communications center for emergencies involving the release of
hazardous materials. Located at U,S. Coast Guard headquarters in
Washington, D.C., the NRC receives and relays notices of discharges and
releases to the appropriate on -scene commander, and provides facilities
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for the National Response Team to use in coordinating a national
response action when required. A 24-hour telephone number for the
N.R.C. is (800) 424-8802.
4.3 NOTIFICATION & -ACTIVATION
Facility owners or operators are required to immediately notify local,
state, and in some cases federal, authorities following the release of a
listed extremely hazardous substance in an amount that exceeds the
reportable quantity for that particular substance. It is the responsibility
of the ownerloperator of the facility from which hazardous materials have
been released to notify the county warning point that a release has
occurred. Specific information to be included in the facility's initial and
follow-up messages is identified in Figure 4-1. In the event that the
State Warning Point received notification of a release from a source other
than the county warning point, the State Warning Point will immediately
notify the county warning point.
Following a reportable release the facility owner or operator must:
contact the Community Emergency Coordinator for the LEPC for
each area likely to be affected by the release;
2. contact the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC); and
3. contact the National Response Center {NRC} if a substance is
reportable under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA).
Upon receipt of notification of an emergency involving the release of
hazardous materials, the County warning point witl make every effort to
verify information contained in the initial report. Local response
organizations will be notified of the emergency by the county warning
point, at the direction of the County Communications Coordinator. The
names and telephone numbers of both the primary and alternate contact
for each emergency response organization identified in Figure 4-2 will be
maintained by the Indian River County Department of Emergency
Services. These names and telephone numbers will be verified and
updated continuously to assure accurate and timely notification.
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The notification message will specify that the organization stand by or
start to mobilize emergency response personnel. Emergency response
personnel will be called to duty using established county notification
procedures. Support agencies will be alerted by the agency they are
supporting. Should mobilization be required, emergency response
personnel will report to their agency response center for specialized
equipment and further instructions.
The sequences for notification and activation of emergency response
personnel for each level of threat are discussed below. Details of
notification and activation are contained in county implementing
procedures.
4.3.1 Notification of Potential Emergency Conditions
a. Description
An incident or threat of a release which can be
controlled by the first response agencies 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.
Notification
Upon receipt of notification of a potential emergency
condition from the facility owner or operator the
county emergency communicator will notify the
following emergency personnel (see Figure 4-2):
Indian River County Department of Emergency
Services
Indian River County Department of Emergency
Services, E.M.S. Division
Indian River County Department of Emergency
Services, Fire/Rescue Division
Indian River County Sheriff's Department and
Municipal Police Departments
State Warning Point
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C. Activation
Activation of emergency response personnel beyond
the first response agencies (emergency medical
services, fire/rescue division, municipal police
departments, etc.) and partial EOC staff is not
anticipated for this level of emergency. The Indian
River County Emergeiicy Services Director will
monitor the situation, coordinate local response
activities, and be prepared to take further action, if
necessary, to protect the public.
4,3.2 Notification of Limited Emergency Condition
a. Description
An incident involving a greater hazard or larger area
which poses a potential threat to life and/or property
and which may require a limited evacuation of the
surrounding area.
b. Notification
Upon receipt of notification of a limited emergency
condition from the facility owner or operator, the
county emergency communicator will notify the
following emergency personnel (See Figure 4-2):
- American Red Cross, Indian River County
Chapter,
- Indian River County Administrator
- Indian River County Department of Emergency
Services
- Indian River County Department of Emergency
Services, E.M.S. Division
Indian River County Department of Emergency
Services, Fire/Rescue Division
Indian River County Health/ Rehabilitative
Services
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Indian River County Public Works Department
Indian River County School Board
Indian River County Sheriff's Office and
Municipal Police Departments
State Warning Point
C. Activation
Upon notification, the Indian River County Emergency
Services Director and appropriate staff will report to
the EOC to facilitate the rapid deployment of
emergency response personnel, if needed, If the
situation warrants, the county emergency services
director will activate the county EDC.
4.3.3 Notification of Full Emergency Condition
a. Description
An incident involving a severe hazard or large area
which poses an extreme threat to life and/or property
and will probably require a large scale evacuation, or
an incident requiring the expertise of resources of
county, state, federal or private agencies.
b. Notification
Upon receipt of notification of full emergency
conditions from the facility's owner or operator, the
county emergency services communications center
will notify the following emergency personnel (see
Figure 4-2):
- American Red Cross, Indian River County
Chapter,
Indian River County Administrator
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Indian River County Department of Emergency
Services
Indian River County Department of Emergency
Services, E.M.S. Division
Indian River County Department of Emergency
Services, Fire/Rescue Division
Indian River County Health/Rehabilitative
Services
Indian River County Public Works
Department
Indian River County School Hoard
Indian River County Sheriff's Office and
Municipal Police Departments
Indian River County Transportation Authority
- State Warning Point
C. Activation
The County Emergency Services Director and staff will
activate the EOC and assist in the notification process.
Rumor control telephone numbers will also be activated.
Designated emergency personnel will report to the EOC and
other emergency response personnel may be directed to
take appropriate emergency actions.
4.4 NOTIFICATION TO THE PUBLIC
Upon the determination that a Limited Emergency Condition or a Full
Emergency Condition is in progress, the County Emergency Services
Director will activate procedures to provide the incident commander's
notification and clear instructions, including periodic status updates, to
the general public within the area affected by the release.
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The Indian River County Department of Emergency Services will activate
the Emergency Alert System (EAS) to notify the public of a general
emergency caused by a hazardous material release.
Residents and transients will be advised to tune to the following radio
and television stations for detailed information and instructions:
RADIO
TELEVISION
WQCS-FM (89,9)
WPBF - ABC
WSCF-FM (91.9)
WPEC - CBS
WZZR-FM (92.7)
WPTV - NBC
WGYL-FM (93.7)
WWCI - INDEP.
WAVW-PM (10 1.7)
Government Access:
WQOL-FM (103.7)
Charter (CH. 35)
WARE -AM (1370)
AT&T (CH. 13)
WTTB-AM 1490
Additionally, the Indian River County Department of Emergency Services
has a cable interrupt capability, through Charter Communications ( and
AT&T Cablevision services, which would allow for notification of
significant events through the above cable systems.
As a backup, police and fire rescue vehicles equipped with public address
systems will move throughout the area advising residents of the
protective actions they should take based on the severity of the
emergency in accordance with the response agencies' established
procedures. At night or because of air-conditioned buildings, a vehicle
with sirens should be used to awaken or get the attention of residents
and precede a second vehicle which gives instructions by loudspeaker.
If a toxic cloud is already in the air, information contained in Media
Release B, Figure 6-2, should be given by loudspeaker at this time.
Boaters in the waters near affected facilities will be notified of the
emergency by loud speakers from boats and aircraft operated by the
Florida Marine Patrol, Florida Game/Fresh Water Fish Commission, Indian
River County Sheriff's Department, Vero Beach Police Department, Indian
River County Emergency Services Fire/Rescue Division, and U.S. Coast
Guard.
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The public notification system may be activated for a potential
emergency and will be activated for a Limited emergency or full
emergency. Activation of the public notification system should be
accomplished within 15 minutes after the decision is made to activate.
Notification of the public should occur between 15 to 45 minutes after
activation.
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THIS FORM PROVIDES
GUIDANCE FOR INITIAL NOTIFICATION
SARA - TITLE III
SECTION 304 REPORTING FORM
Reporting Number (850) 413.9900
General Information SARA LOG #-
A. Time/Date 1
B. Reported by (Name/Company)
C. Contact Person (If different from 1-B above)
r) S nratinn
E. Telephone Number
Release Information
A, Substance(s) Involved
B. Release Medium: Air
Water (surface/ground)
Land
C. Event Terminated: Yes 1 No
Release Began , Ended _ , Duration
D. Quantity Released
F. EHS Release: Yes f No; CERCLA Release: Yes 1 No
Is this a Reportable Incident/Emergency under Section 3014?
Incident Description:
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Potential Health Risk (If known or anticipated)
A. Off -Site
B. injuries: Release Related/Number
Non -Release Related/Number
Recommended Protective Actions (where appropriate advise regarding attention
necessary for exposed individuals)
8. Agencies Notified by Industr
A.
County E.M.
D.
State DER
B.
Local F.D.
E.
State DNR
C.
Local Environmental—
F.
Other
S, Emergency
Assistance Requested;
Yes / No; If Yes.
A.
Local F.D.
E.
Local Health
B.
Local E.M.
F.
State DNR
C.
Local Environmental—
G.
State DER
D.
Local Law Enf,
H.
Other
10. Should
more than 15 minutes difference exist between release beginning time
(
) and reporting time (
),
explain reason for not immediately
reporting
the incident
1 1. Message Recelvetl : name I nriC L OLO
THIS DOES NOT FULFILL THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A FOLLOW-UP REPORT
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EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST
Potential Emergency Conditions
Indian River County Department of Emergency Services
Indian River County Department of Emergency Services, E.M.S. Division
Indian River County Department of Emergency Services, Fire/Rescue Division
Indian River County Sheriff's Office and Municipal Police Departments
State Warning Point
Limited Emergency Conditions
American Red Cross, Indian River County Chapter
Indian River County Administrator
Indian River County Department of Emergency Services
Indian River County Department of Emergency Services, E.M.S. Division
Indian River County Department of Emergency Services, Fire/Rescue Division
Indian River County Health/Rehabilitative Services
Indian River County Public Works Department
Indian River County School District (Superintendent)
Indian River County Sheriff's Office and Municipal Police Departments
State Warning Point
Full Emergency Conditions
American Red Cross, Indian River County Chapter
Indian River County Administrator
Indian River County Department of Emergency Services
Indian River County Department of Emergency Services, E.M.S. Division
Indian River County Department of Emergency Services, Fire/Rescue Division
Indian River County Health Department
Indian River County Public Works Department
Indian River County School District (Superintendent)
Indian River County Sheriff's Office and Municipal Police Departments
State Warning Point
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5.0 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
5.1 GENERAL
Located within the Indian River County 911 Center is a fully operational
communications center, which is manned 24 hours per day by a
professional staff of emergency communicators and capable of
coordinating communications among response organizations during an
emergency. This section describes the various communications systems
which can be used during emergencies involving hazardous materials.
5.2 COORDINATION OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
The EOC will provide the primary off-site communications support to the
incident commander for the public safety agency having responsibility for
coordinating emergency response to hazardous materials incidents within
that particular jurisdiction within Indian River County.
Upon activation of the Indian River County EOC, all emergency
communications systems will be placed into service and tested. The
Communications Coordinator wild organize all communications within
Indian River County for emergency use. The Communications
Coordinator will establish liaison with county communications, American
Red Cross, Indian River County Chapter; communications personnel,
Indian River County Department of Emergency Services, Emergency
Medical Services Division; Civil Air Patrol, RACES/CB operator(s), and
any other organization with the capability to provide supplemental
communications.
The Communication Coordinator will arrange for staffing of the
communications center (including volunteer communicators) to operate
emergency communications systems. 'Emergency communications
personnel will be directed to report to the Indian River County EOG for
assignment.
The Indian River County Department of Emergency Services
communicators will be responsible for the operation of the county
communications center. Amateur radio operators have been assigned to
each shelter. Upon receipt of an evacuation order, amateur radio
operators will report to their assigned shelters with their equipment and
begin to open communications nets with the EOC.
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Amateur radio operators assigned to shelters will coordinate with to the
American Red Cross Shelter Manager; those assigned to the ECC will
operate the RACES and amateur repeater positions. Law enforcement
and fire department radio positions will be staffed at the ECC by
personnel from those departments. County Communications will be
assigned supporting functions at the EOC, and volunteer organizations
(Civil Air Patrol, etc.) will provide staff for their respective operations at
the ECC.
Direct communications between the Indian River County EOC and the
following organizations will be established and maintained with the:
1. Florida Division of Emergency Management regarding the local
situation and requests for state and federal support and resources;
2. Chemical facility where the release of hazardous materials is
occurring;
3. Local emergency response agencies by agency radio systems and
commercial telephone;
4. Medical facilities and ambulance services through the county's
i-lospitallEmergency Ambulance Radio network; and
5. Federal agencies, through the State Division of Emergency
Management.
Telephone service within the EOC operations room will be established
and a log of incoming and outgoing messages will be maintained.
5.3 COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
Any of the following systems may be used to communicate during a
hazardous materials emergency:
5.3.1 S'heriff's Radio (800 MHz trunked radio) and Inter -City
Police Radio (155.030 Mhz)
This system is used for evacuation related messages
and to facilitate alert and warning of the general
public.
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5.3.2 Intra -County Fire Radio (800 MHz trunked radio) and
Forestry Service Radio (159.330 MHz)
- This system is used for search and rescue operations
and evacuation related messages.
5.3.3 State Local Government Radio (37.10 MHz and 37.18 MHz)
- This system is used to transmit emergency
operations messages, situation reports and general
information..
5.3.4 County Local Government Radio (861.875 - 866.875 MHz)
- This system is used to coordinate with other local
agencies and organizations, media and public
warning, shelter information and general information.
5.3.5 Hospital/Emergency Ambulance Radio (462.975 MHz and
800 MHz trunked radio)
- This is a supplemental system, with priority given to
medical support information.
5.3.5 Civil Air Patrol Radio (143.9 - 148.15 MHz)
- This system will be used to provide support to local
emergency shelters without dedicated
communications coverage, and for search and rescue
operations.
5.3.7 Search/Air/Rescue Radio (155.730 MHz)
- This system supports Vero Beach Airport Control
Tower and provides interconnect between search
aircraft and the EOC.
5.3.8 Maritime Radio !Channels 16, 22 Alpha, and 9)
- Maritime Radio aids small cr-aft during evacuation of
waterways and is used to coordinate with marine
operators and the U.S. Coast Guard.
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5.3.9 Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) (146(.625
146.670 - 146.820 - 145.450 MHz)
The Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACE=S)
is a viable ancillary communications network among
county agencies and/or between county and state
organizations. During an emergency, a pool of
RACES volunteers may be utilized by the County.
5.3.10 Emergency Satellite Communications (ESATCOM) System
ESATCOM is a FEMA dedicated nationwide party
telephone warning system operated on a 24-hour
basis, Its special purpose telephone circuits connect
the National Warning Center to FEMA headquarters,
federal agencies and military 'installation, and
numerous primary and secondary warning points in
each state.
5.3.1 1 Commercial Telephone
Commercial telephone service is available at the
County EOC, county warning point and can be used
as an alternate system.
5.3.12 Hard Copy Transmission System
- A high speed facsimile system is in place in the EOC
to transmit and receive hard copy of information
pertaining to the emergency. This back-up
communications system will be used to verify verbal
information received and transmitted through other
communications systems.
5.3.13 Citizens (Hand (CB) Radio (Channels 1-23)
- The CB radio system is used to support
communications within shelters to provide internal
management assistance.
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6.0 PUBLIC INFORMATION & EDUCATION
6.1 GENERAL
This section provides guidance for keeping the public informed about
potential hazards present at chemical facilities, emergency responses
required to cope with a hazardous material emergency, and protective
measures that can be taken to minimize or alleviate adverse public health
effects. This section also provides procedures for the timely and
accurate collection, coordination, and dissemination of such information
to the public.
6.2 PUBLIC INFORMATION 0FFICERS
Public Information Officers (PIOs) are those persons authorized by their
organizations to release news and background information to the media,
monitor events and summarize information for distribution to responders
and the media, coordinate and verify information from and with all
entities, assure support with regard to timely notification to the public,
and assist public information spokesperson(s) maintain records of nevus
releases and public information as well as a log of events. Specific duties
to be performed by PlOs include the following;
1 . collect, edit, and release information and instructions to the media;
2, establish contact with wire services;
3. assist news media personnel in the performance of their functions,
including accreditation and identification;
4. coordinate the release of information with facility representative
and county information officer;
brief the news media as conditions warrant; and
6. keep concerned staffs informed through "in-house" news summary
bulletins.
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6.2.1 Local Public Information Officer
in accordance with ESF #114 of the Indian River County
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, a Public
Information Officer (PIO) will serve as the official
spokesperson of the Indian River County BCC in the event
of an emergency involving the release of hazardous
materials which requires the activation of the County EOC.
Release of information to the news media from any local
agency will be coordinated through the county PIO with the
approval of the Director of Emergency Services andlor
Chairman of the BCC. For hazardous materials incidents
which do not require the activation of the County EOC, the
PIO designated by the appropriate local jurisdiction within
Indian River County will release information to the news
media.
6.2.2 State Public Information Officer
The State Division of Emergency Management (DEM) will
provide a Public information Officer who will work from the
local Emergency Operations Center or the DEM Press Room,
as appropriate.
6.2.3 Federal Public Information Officer
When federal agency resources are used, the State P.I.O.
will coordinate public information efforts with the federal
agency representative and appropriate state and local public
information representatives.
6.2.4 Facility Public Information Officer
The facility coordinator or designated PIO will serve as a
Public Information Officer in cooperation with the local PIO
and State PIO.
6.3 EMERGENCY NEWS FACILITIES
The county will provide space and equipment for media representatives
for the dissemination of information during an en.ergency.
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6.3.1 Emergency Operations Center
The County Commission Chambers has been identified as
the location for the mass media to gather. This site has
also been designated as a potential area for the
establishment of a local Citizens Information Center (CIC)
and a Joint Information Center (JIC). Regularly scheduled
press conferences will be established during an event. This
area will serve as the focal point for nevus and information
releases during an emergency. From this location, public
information staff (including technical experts from the
facility, state and county) will provide news releases. A
spokesperson from each organization will conduct periodic
press conferences as conditions warrant.
The Indian River County Department of Emergency Services
PID will be responsible for the overall management and
coordination of media activities and will assure adequate
physical accommodations (including space and equipment),
schedules for briefings, provision of background information
(including press kits), notice of events such as evacuations
or other noteworthy occurrences, security (to include
identification procedures), and periodic update releases to
wire services.
6.3.2 DEM Press Room
The IDEM Press Room is located adjacent to the State
Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee and serves as
the primary location for news and information releases with
regard to emergency actions taken by the state agencies.
The DEM Press Room will be activated upon the arrival of
the State PID and will provide telephones, typewriters, and
copying equipment for up to twenty-five media
representatives.
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6.4 COORDINATION OF MEDIA RELEASES
As stated above, the Indian River County Commission Chambers
(designated press area) is the focal point for news releases during a
hazardous materials incident. The dissemination of information to the
news media and public will be coordinated by the PIOs from the county,
facility and state. Each PIO will collect, from their respective personnel
in emergency response operations, information regarding emergency
operations and recommended protective actions. Upon verification of
information, the PiOs will develop a coordinated news release for
approval by appropriate decision makers. Sample media releases are
included in Figures 6-1 through 6-7.
6.5 RUMOR CONTROL
A Citizens' Information Center for rumor control may be activated to
answer public inquiries and to assess public attitudes during a hazardous
materials incident. Ten telephone lines are available and will be staffed
by county personnel and/or volunteers. These telephone numbers will be
released to the general public upon activation of the EOC.
The Governor's Director of Communications is the Public Information
Officer for the Governor's Office, and will operate from the DEM Press
Room or the local Emergency Operations Center. Releases of information
to the news media from any state agency will be coordinated through the
State PIO and/or the Governor's Authorized Representative (GAR).
6.6 PUBLIC EDUCATION
The Indian River County Department of Emergency Services will
coordinate with local Emergency Planning Committees and local
governments to assure the provision of information and materials to
advise residents and transients of appropriate protective measures during
a hazardous materials incident.
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Emergency Public Information {EPI] materials which are designed to
educate the public of the risks associated with the release of hazardous
materials„ and what protective actions to take, will be made available by
the LEPC each year with assistance from the County to the public each
year. These materials will address all hazards affecting county residents
and property, and will be distributed through local newspapers, radio and
television stations, special mail -outs, and other means. As a result of the
influx of non-English speaking residents and transients into Indian River
County, EPI materials will be distributed in both English and Spanish.
Cooperation with the LEPC will be exhibited to make the media aware of
the emergency procedures.
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Figure 6-1
MEDIA RELEASE A
Alert/Not Protective Action
The Indian River County Department of Emergency Services received a report that
has occurred. It has been determined that no protective actions are required to endure
and maintain public health and safety.
The Indian River County Department of Emergency Services will continuously monitor
and assess the situation to confirm earlier reports. As monitoring results become
available, protective actions may be recommended as needed.
NOTE TO CORRESPONDENTS:
This message has been issued by authority of the Indian River County Board of County
Commissioners. Additional information may be obtained from
Date/Time of issue:
Issued by:
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MEDIA RELEASE 8
In -Place Shelter Notice
The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners has declared an emergency
situation in the vicinity of
This is a warning to all residents within a mile radius of the .
You are advised to seek shelter immediately; go indoors... close windows and
doors ... turn off air conditioners and fans. Stay inside until you receive further
instruction. There has been a release of hazardous materials, To avoid exposure,
seek shelter immediately indoors... close windows and doors...turn off air conditioners
and fans. Evacuation has not been recommended at this time. Keep your radios and
television sets turned on for additional information.
NOTE TO CORRESPONDENTS;
This message has been issued by authority of the Indian River County 'Board of County
Commissioners. Additional ''information may be obtained from
DatelTime of Issue:
Issued by:
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MEDIA RELEASE C
EVacuatian Pre aret
The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners has declared an emergency
situation in the vicinity of -
Should the decision be made to evacuate your area, you should plan to be away from
your home for or less. You should now begin thinking about where you
would stay and the necessities you may wish to take with you.
You should review any evacuation instructions on hand which may have previously
been supplied by local officials. This station will broadcast instructions if evacuation
is ordered.
The following items are recommended as evacuation supplies:
1. Two i2! blankets per person, or a sleeping bag.
2. Change of clothing.
3. Important papers (checkbook, etc.)
4. Medicine, particularly special medication.
a. Toilet articles.
We repeat that evacuation has not yet been recommended. These are only preparatory
instructions.
NOTE TO CORRESPONDENTS:
This message has been issued by authority of the Indian River County Board of County
Commissioners. Additional information may be obtained from
Date/Time of Issue:
Issued by:
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MEDIA RELEASE D
Evacuation Notice
The Indian (=liver County Board of County Commissioners has issued an order directing
the immediate evacuation of
Local Emergency Services authorities have begun the evacuation of this area. This
evacuation order was issued in response to the reported release of hazardous materials
by
Persons living in the affected area should follow the instructions given below:
Take the following items with you:
a. Two (2) blankets per person, or a sleeping bag..
b. Change of clothing.
C. Important papers (checkbook, etc.)
d. Medicine, particularly special medication.
e. Toilet articles.
2. Lock your home. Turn off electricity, gas and water.
3 Go to Follow the evacuation
route nearest you. Do not move against traffic.
4. Time is important, but move safely.
5. Persons not having transportation should notify the
fa. Persons immediately outside of the affected area are not subject to z
direct hazard; however, these persons should remain alert to any possible
changes in instructions resulting from changes in wind direction or
accident conditions. Stay by your radio or TV. Persons outside the
affected area are also asked not to travel on or near routes being used for
evacuation. These routes are
(VOTE TO CORRESPONDENTS:
This message has been issued by authority of the Indian River County Board of County
Commissioners. Additional information may be obtained from
DatelTime of
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MEDIA RELEASE E
Evacuation Follow -Up
During the period of evacuation, lava enforcement officers will patrol the evacuated
areas to protect homes and businesses. No unauthorized persons will be allowed in
the evacuated areas.
County officials will monitor the affected areas continuously When conditions are
determined safe, you will be notified to return home. Transportation will again be
provided for those in need.
NOTE TO CORRESPONDENTS:
This message has been issued by authority of the Board of Indian River County
Commissioners. Additional information may be obtained from
Date/Time of Issue:
Issued by:
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MEDIA RELEASE F
All Clear
The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners has announced that the
emergency conditions at have ended. It is
now safe to return to your residence and/or business.
Repeating... the emergency conditions in the area of
have now ended. You may return home and resume normal activities
longer any threat to persons in the area.
If you need additional information, you may contact
NOTE TO CORRESPONDENTS,
There is no
This message has been issued by authority of the Indian River County Board of County
Commissioners. Additional information may be obtained from
Date/Time of Issue:
Issued by:
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MEDIA RELEASE G
School Evacuation
The Superintendent of Schoois, Indian River County School Board has issued an order
directing the immediate evacuation of
School authorities have begun the evacuation of children to
Parents of children attending
School are advised to pick
up their children at
If you need additional information, you may contact
NOTE TO CORRESPONDENTS:
This message has been issued by authority of the Superintendent of Schools, Indian
River County School Board. Additional information may be obtained from
Date/Time of Issue:
Issued by:
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7.0 EMERGENCY FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT
7.1 GENERAL
This section describes the emergency response facilities, identifies
supplies and equipment designated for emergency response, and
identifies the key personnel and organizations that are anticipated to
respond to emergencies.
7.2 EMERGENCY RESPONSE FACILITIES.AND PERSONNEL
7.2.1 Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
The Indian River County EDC is located at 18401 25th
Street, Vera Beach, Florida (561) 567-2154. The EOC is
the center for overall coordination of local response to any
major emergency. The ECC has auxiliary power and
logistical provisions to support emergency operations.
It is not anticipated that the EOC will be activated during a
potential emergency condition. Key county officials will
report to the EOC in response to a limited emergency
condition. The county EOC will be fully staffed and
activated during a full emergency condition. ECIC staffing
will include representatives from the following:
ESF #1 (TRANSPORTATION):
I.R. Co. School District
ESF #2 (COMMUNICATIONS):
I.R. Co. Department of Emergency Services,
Emergency Management Division
ESF #3 (PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING):
I.R. Co. Public Works Dept.
ESF #4 (FIREFIGHTING):
I.R. Co. Department of Emergency Services;
Fire Services Division
ESF #5 (INFORMATION AND PLANNING):
I.R. Co. Department of Emergency Services;
Emergency Management Division
ESF #6 (MASS CARE):
American Red Cross, Indian River County Chapter
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ESF #7 (RESOURCE SUPPORT):
I.R. Co. Department of Emergency Services;
Emergency Management Division
ESF #8 (HEALTH AND MEDICAL]:
I.R. Co. Public Health Unit
ESF #9 (URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE):
I.R. Co. Department of Emergency Services;
Fire Services DivisionllRCS4
ESF #10 (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS):
R.R. Co. Environmental Health
ESF #11 (FOOD AND WATER):
American Red Cross, Indian River County Chapter
ESF #12 (ENERGY AND UTILITIES):
I.R. Co. Utilities Department
ESF #13 (MILITARY SUPPORT):
Florida National Guard
ESF #14 (PUBLIC INFORMATION):
I.R. Co. Department of Emergency Services;
Emergency Management Division
ESF #15 (VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS):
I.R. Co. Department of Emergency Servicers;
Emergency Management Division
ESF #16 (LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY):
I.R. Co. Sheriff's Office
ESF #17 (ANIMAL CARE):
I.R. Co. Department of Emergency Services;
Animal Control Division
ESF #18 (SPECIAL NEEDS CARE):
I.R. Co. Department of Emergency 'Services;
Emergency Medical Services Division
ESF #1'9 (EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES):
I.R. Co. Department of Emergency Services;
Emergency Medical Services Division
7.2.2 State Emergency Operations Canter
The Florida Division of Emergency Management is
responsible for providing and staffing the State Emergency
Operations Center (SEDC). The SEDC is the center for
coordination of state response for any major emergency.
The SEOC is located within the Florida Division of
Emergency Management (FDEM), loomed at 2555 Shumard
Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida.
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During a limited emergency condition, key personnel will
report to the State EQC. Upon declaration of a full
emergency condition, the State EQC will be fully activated
to coordinate all state operations and establish
communications with involved county EQCs.
7.2.3 On -Scene Command Post
In the event of an emergency, the first responding unit at
the site may establish an On -Scene Command Post. The
Incident Commander at the On -Scene Command Post will
be the Senior Responding Officer and he/she shall
coordinate and control on -scene emergency operations.
7.3 EQUIPMENT & RESOURCES
The Indian River County Department of Emergency Services, Fire/Rescue
Division; acquired a 31 foot Special Ops/HazMat Trailer in 1998. This
trailer has a full compliment of equipment available for responding to
emergencies involving the release of hazardous materials. In addition to
the basic inventory, a small sample of the equipment includes;
Level "A" & Level "B" suits
Boo MHz radios, VHF handheld radios
Chlorine "A" & "B" kits
lap top computer
Multi -gas gas detectors
Recovery drums
Resource manuals ;assorted)
7.3.1 Laboratory Analytical Support
The Indian River County Health Department has a limited
capability for laboratory and analytical support of
emergency operations in the event of a major chemical
release. Specific capabilities for the analysis of hazardous
materials include the following:
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601 series of volatile organic compounds
(VOCs)
642 series of V.O.C.'s
610 polycyclic aromatics
608 pesticides/P.C.B.
cyanides
fluorides
inorganics
nitrates
nitrites
phosphates
sulfates
The Indian River County Sheriff's Office crime lab and water
treatment plants throughout the county may also be called
upon to provide laboratory and analytical support as needed.
The Department of Environmental Regulation (DER) has
arranged with private response contractors located
throughout Florida to provide response personnel and
equipment, including mobile analytical laboratories for major
chemical releases which occur in inland areas of the state.
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has similar
arrangements with private response contractors located
throughout Florida, to provide response personnel and
equipment, including mobile laboratories for major chemical
releases which occur in coastal and navigable waters.
The Department of Health/Rehabilitative Services (DHHS)
has public health laboratories in Jacksonville, Miami,
Orlando, Pensacola, Tallahassee, Tampa and West Palm
Beach, Florida. The Laboratories will provide diagnostic,
reference, emergency and research public health laboratory
services to county hospitals, county public health units,
DHRS program components, physicians, hospitals and
private laboratories.
Facilities responsible for the release often have the
specialized equipment for monitoring purposes. Air, water
and soil samples may be collected and taken to the facility's
laboratory for analysis with sophisticated analytical
instruments.
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7.3.2 Other Technical Support
CHEMTREC - The Chemical Transportation Emergency
Center (CHEMTREC) is operated by the Chemical
Manufacturers Association. It provides information and/or
assistance to emergency responders. CHEMTREC will
contact the shipper or producer of the material to obtain
detailed information or on -scene assistance. The
CHEMTREC telephone number is 1-800-424-9300.
OHM -TADS - The Oil and Hazardous Materials Technical
Assistance Data Systems (OHM -TADS) is a collection of
interactive computer programs which can provide the
necessary technical support for the assessment of potential
or actual dangers encountered as a result of the release of
a hazardous substance.
OHM -TADS can be accessed at the ten EPA regional
offices, EPA headquarters in Washington, and the Coast
Guard Marine Safety Offices. OHM -TADS can provide
either information on specifically requested properties of a
material, or can print all the information in its files for that
material.
Manufacturers Technical Bulletins
Manufacturers technical bulletins are the hest single source
of general information about the chemical in question. It
also contains the most recent data about the chemical.
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Figure 7-1
Private Contractors' Laboratory and Analytical Capabilities
Bio Services of Vero
1849 25" Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
(561 ) 569-2284
- Fluorides
Metals
Microbiology
Nitrates
Nutrients
Primary Inorganics
Environmetrics
5600 U.S. #1 North
Ft. Pierce, Florida
(800) 333-4264
- Basic Environmental
- Fluoride
- General Parameters
- Metals
- Microbiology
- Nitrate
- Secondary Contaminates in Drinking Water
- Turbidity
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8.0 ACCIDE=NT ASSESSMENT
8.1 GENERAL
This section describes responsibilities and procedures for assessing the
off-site impacts of an emergency involving the release of hazardous
materials and its effects on the health and well-being of the residents and
visitors to Indian River County.
8.2 INITIAL ASSESSMENT
The initial accident assessment will be performed by the facility
owner/operator as soon as possible after the accident. The results of the
assessment will be reported immediately to local and state emergency
response organizations in accordance with Section 4.0 of this plan. Until
the arrival of off-site emergency response personnel, the facility
owner/operator will assess actual and potential off-site consequences and
provide the results of this assessment to the Indian River County 24-hour
warning point.
Upon arrival by off-site emergency personnel, the responsibility for
assessing the impacts or potential impacts of a release will be assumed
by the lead local agency. Initially, this will be the designated incident
commander operating from an on -scene command post, until the arrival
of a representative of the Indian River County Department of Emergency
Services.
The lead agency's assessment should include, but is not limited to the
following:
identification of the nature, amount and location of released
materials;
evaluation by the Indian River County Health Department for State
Department of Health/Rehabilitative Services) of the threat to
human health;
identification of potentially responsible party(les);
determine the probable direction and time of travel for released
materials;
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identification of possible exposure pathways for humans and the
environment;
identification of potential impacts on human health and safety, the
environment, natural resources and property; and
identification of priorities for protected public health, safety and
the environment.
8.3 ASSESSMENT & MONITORING
8.3.1 Resources & Capabilities
Assessment and monitoring within the vulnerable zone
surrounding the facility from which hazardous materials
were released will be provided by county emergency
personnel under the direction of the command post. Public
health concerns will be assessed by the health department's
Department of Environmental Health. Additional assistance
and support in assessing the environmental and public
health consequences of a release of hazardous materials
from the State's Department of Environmental Protection
and Health and Rehabilitative Services, respectively. The
Indian River County Department of Emergency Services will
maintain a current listing of local, state, federal and private
resources capable of assessing and monitoring the effects
of a hazardous materials release. Laboratory support and
equipment available for use by field monitoring personnel
are identified in Section 7.0 of this plan.
8.3.2 Activation of Field Teams
Upon receipt of notification of an emergency involving the
release of hazardous materials, the Indian River County
Department of Emergency Services will contact the facility's
emergency coordinator to verify the existence of an
emergency. Upon verification, the Indian River County
Emergency Services Director will contact the Indian River
County Health Department Director to discuss appropriate
assessment actions,
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The Indian River County Health Department Director will use
existing information in accordance with established
procedures to evaluate the potential for off-site exposure
and to determine the adequacy of any protective actions.
Based upon the results of the above, the Indian River
County Health Department Director will coordinate his/her
concerns with the Indian River County Emergency Services
representative(s).
The decision to deploy assessment and monitoring
personnel will be made by the Chairman of the BCC, after
consultation with the directors of the Indian River County
Health Department and the Indian River County Department
of Emergency Services. The facility from which hazardous
materials are released is responsible for providing technical
support to local, state and federal monitoring teams.
8,3.3 Coordination of Assessment & Monitoring Activities
The mission of the Indian River County Health Department
in the event of a hazardous materials emergency will be to:
1. Evaluate the potential exposure projections to
persons off-site which may result from the
emergency.
2. Make recommendations to the Chairman of the BCC
regarding appropriate protective actions.
3. Conduct field monitoring to prepare and confirm
projections.
4. Evaluate potential exposure resulting from
contamination of materials in the vulnerable zone
surrounding the facility.
5. Evaluate exposure to emergency personnel resulting
from operations related to the emergency.
6. Establish appropriate operational dose limits and
maintain permanent records of -lose received.
7. Evaluate exposure and appropriate limits for recovery,
re-entry and post -accident operation.
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When assessment and monitoring personnel reach their
assigned location, accident assessment will be based on
field monitoring results, the current meteorological
conditions, facility condition, facility prognosis and any
other relevant information.
Data collected in the field will be transmitted to the BOC to
be evaluated by the Dit actor of the Indian River County
HealthlRehabilitative Services.
These evaluations will be provided to the Chairman of the
BCC at the BOC for use in decision-making, and as a basis
for recommendations for protective actions. Summaries
and recommended protective actions will be forwarded to
the State EOC and surrounding counties.
Monitoring of the affected area(s) and recommendations of
protective actions will continue until exposure levels have
decreased to the point that recovery and re-entry are
considered safe.
$,3.4 Additional Assessment and Monitoring Support
When it is determined that a hazardous materials emergency
cannot be adequately controlled with resources available to
Indian River County response personnel, a request will be
forwarded to the Governor for the additional resources
needed. The request will contain the following information:
- Clear direction to assembly point or point of delivery.
- Description of the problem.
- Estimated time the resources will be needed.
- if resources include people, what arrangements have
been made for housing, etc.
- Type of resources needed.
- Where the resources need to be delivered.
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If the Governor concurs with the need for assistance as
requested, he/she will direct the Florida Division of
Emergency Management to locate the resources and request
the specified assistance. If it is determined that the
requested assistance is not available at the state level, the
Governor may request federal assistance through the
appropriate federal agency.
9.0 EXPOSURE CONTROL FOR EMERGENCY WORKERS
9.1 GENERAL
This section establishes the means and responsibilities for controlling
hazardous materials exposure to emergency workers. Local emergency
response organizations will limit exposure to emergency workers by:
limiting the amount of time spent in hazardous areas;
2. limiting entry into hazardous areas to the maximum extent
possible; and
3. using protective clothing and equipment.
Because they are frequently the first on the scene, firefighters and law
enforcement personnel should use proper safety precautions when
approaching a hazardous materials incident. First response personnel
should have copies of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Hazardous
_Materials EMEgency EmergencyResponse Guidebook and should know flow to find
and interpret shipping manifests.
9.2 EXPOSURE M.-NITORING
After notification that a release has occurred, it is crucial to monitor and
assess its impact, both on-site and off. A detailed log of all sampling
results should be maintained of the situation. Decisions about response
personnel safety, citizen protection, and use of food and water in the
area will depend upon an accurate assessment of spill or plume
movement and concentration.
Both initial and periodic monitoring are required at hazardous materials
incidents. Initial monitoring must be conducted to identify any Immediate
Dangers to Life/Health (IDLH) concentrations or other dangerous
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situations, such as the presence of flammable atmospheres,
oxygen Aeficient environments, and toxic contaminants. once chemicals
have been identified, standard information sources such as NIOSH Pocket
Guide to Chemical Hazards and CHEMTREC (Chemical Transportation
Emergency Center) should be consulted to identify potential hazards,
recommended exposure limits (RELs), permissible exposure limits (PEW,
emergency action, personal protective equipment, and first aid
procedures. MSDSs should be consulted for information including;
manufacturer's name, chemical synonyms, trade name, chemical family,
hazardous ingredients, physical data, fire and explosion hazard data,
health hazards, reactivity data, spill or leak procedures, special
precautions, and special protection information.
Local governments should institute a medical surveillance program for all
emergency workers who are or may be exposed to hazardous substances
or health hazards above the established recommended exposure limits
(RELs) for 30 or more days in a 12 -month period, or who wear respirators
30 days or more a year. Medical examinations must be available for all
emergency workers who may have been exposed to concentrations of
hazardous substances above the recommended exposure limits. An
accurate record of medical surveillance must be retained.
9.2.1 EPA Levels of Protection
Based on the results of the preliminary evaluation, personal
protective equipment must be selected and used. The
selection process is aided by consulting the Department of
Transportation's Hazardous Materials Emergency Response
Guidebook and CHEMTREC. No single combination of
protective equipment and clothing is capable of protecting
against all hazards. Generally, the greater the level of
personal protective equipment used, the greater the risk to
the worker from such hazards as heat stress, physical and
psychological stress, impaired vision, mobility and
communication. Therefore, equipment should be selected
that provides an adequate level of protection, but not
over -protection.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has
identified four levels of protection of emergency workers.
Level A (Chemical Protective Clothing and Equipment) will
protect the wearer against the specific hazard for which it
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was designed, The special clothing may afford protection
only for certain chemicals and may be penetrated by
chemicals for which it was not designed.
Do not assume any protective clothing is fire resistant
unless it is specifically stated by the manufacturer.
Full -encapsulated protective clothing (cocoons) can be used
for no fire spills and leaks requiring evacuation of people,
but offer little or no thermal protection.
Level A Recommended Personal Protective Equipment
includes:
Pressure -demand, full face piece self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBM or pressure -demand
supplied -air respirator with escape SCBA;
Fully -encapsulating, chemical -resistant suit;
3. Inner chemical -resistant gloves;
4. Chemical -resistant safety boots/shoes;
Two-way radio communications; and
6. Optional: boot covers, cooling unit, coveralls,
disposable gloves, hard hat, lona cotton underwear.
Level B (Firefighters Protective Clothing - structural)
provides protection by restricting inhalation of, ingestion of,
or skin contact with hazardous vapors, liquids, and solids.
This clothing may not provide adequate protection from
poisonous vapors or liquids encountered during hazardous
materials incidents. This is the minimum level
recommended for initial site entries until the hazards have
been completely identified.
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Level B Recommended Personal Protective Equipment
includes:
1. Pressure -demand, full face piece self-contained
breathing apparatus (5CBA), or pressure -demand
supplied -air respirator with escape SCBA;
2. Chemical -resistant clothing (either overalls and
long-sleeved jacket, hooded one or two-piece
chemical splash suit, or disposable chemical resistant
one-piece suit);
3. Inner/outer chemical resistant gloves;
4. Chemical -resistant safety boots/shoes;
5. Hard hat;
6. Two-way radio communications; and
7. Optional: coveralls, disposable boot covers, face
shield, long cotton under wear.
Level C protective equipment provides the same level of
skin protection as Level B, but a lower level of respiratory
protection. When using this equipment, the atmosphere
must contain at least 19.5 percent oxygen.
Level C Recommended Personal Protective Equipment
includes:
1. Full -face piece, air -purifying canister -equipped
respirator;
2. Chemical -resistant clothing (either overalls and
Tong -sleeved jacket, hooded one or two-piece
chemical splash suit, or disposable chemical -resistant
one-piece suit);
3. Inner/outer chemical resistant gloves;
4. Chemical -resistant safety boots/shoes;
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5. Hard hat;
F. Two-way radio communications, and
7. optional: coveralls, disposable boot covers, face
shield, escape mask, long cotton underwear.
Level D protective egieipment provides no respiratory
protection and only minimal skin protection. This level
should not be worn in the Exclusion Zone.
Level D Recommended Personal Protective Equipment
includes:
1. Coveralls;
2. Safety boots/shoes;
3. Safety glasses or chemical splash goggles;
4. Hard hat; and
5. Optional: gloves, escape mask, face shield.
9.2.2 Exposure Records
Each emergency worker is responsible for maintaining
his/her exposure record form and returning it to the
supervisor at the end of the emergency. All emergency
worker exposures will be made a part of his/her permanent
record, with a copy retained by the worker.
9.3 AUTHORIZATION OF EXPOSURE IN EXCESS OF PROTECTIVE ACTION
GUIDES
At his discretion, the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners
will, if necessary, authorize exposure of county emergency personnel to
exposure levels in excess of established recommended exposure limits
(RELs) after consulting with CHEMTREC. These situations would be
limited to lifesaving actions requiring search and removal of injured
persons or entry to protect conditions that would probably inure large
numbers of individuals and to less stressful Circumstances where it is
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desirable to enter a hazardous area to protect facilities, prevent further
release, or control fires. Authorized exposure will not exceed OSHA
Ceiling Concentrations iCl at any time.
9.4 DECO gTAMINATION
Decontamination will be performed by trained Fire/Rescue Division
personnel in accordance with established standard operating procedures.
All workers must be decontaminated when leaving a contaminated area.
Since methods to be used change from one chemical to another, shippers
and medical authorities would be contacted to determine the most
appropriate way of decontamination. All equipment and clothing from a
contaminated area should be stored in a controlled area near the incident
site until decontamination or proper disposal.
Contaminated equipment, such as buckets, brushes, tools, etc., should
be placed in containers and labeled. Partially decontaminated clothing
should be placed in plastic bags pending further decontamination or
disposal. Respirators should be dismantled, washed, and disinfected after
each use.
Water used for tool and vehicle decontamination will be allowed to run
into suitable collection ditches, holding ponds and other secure areas.
Areas used for decontamination will be monitored for residual
contamination. Any site found to be contaminated will be sealed off
under the control of the county public health department and county law
enforcement agencies. These sites will be decontaminated with the
assistance of Department of Environmental Regulation personnel and
other appropriate federal and state agencies.
Personnel who are injured in the affected area of a hazardous materials
emergency will be treated as possible contamination victims until a
positive determination can be made. Emergency medical personnel will
take precautions to prevent the spread of contamination on an injured
person, to medical support personnel, and to medical equipment until the
injured person can be transported to a medical facility with injury
decontamination capabilities.
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EXPOSURE FORM
Name
Age
Social Security Number
Dept/Agency
Date of Birth
DATE LOCATION CHEMICAL DURATION OF
HAZARD EXPOSURE
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10,0 PROTECTIVE ACTIONS
10,1 GENERAL
The purpose of this section is to establish the range of protective actions
that are available to stage and local governments for the protection of the
public. Protective actions which may be initiated to provide for the
safety of the public may include any or all of the following:
Notification of affected residents and transients to seek
immediate in-place shelter;
Evacuation of transients and residents within designated
sectors exposed to a plume of hazardous materials to
shelter areas outside the affected area; and
Control of entrance into affected areas.
Implementation of procedures to prevent the consumption
and distribution of contaminated food and water supplies.
- Implementation of procedures to decontaminate persons
exposed to hazardous materials.
10.2 VULNERABLE ZONES
A vulnerable zone is an estimated geographical area that may be subject
to concentrations of an airborne extremely hazardous substance (EHS) at
levels that could cause irreversible acute health effects or death to
persons within the area following an accidental release. Vulnerable zones
are based on estimates of the quantity of an EHS released to air, the rate
of release to air, airborne dispersion and the airborne concentration that
could cause irreversible health effects or death.
10.3 LEVELS OF CONCERN
A Level of Concern {LOC} is the concentration of an EHS in the air above
which there may be serious irreversible health effects or death as a result
of a single exposure for a relatively short period of time. There is no
precise measure of an LOC for the chemicals listed as EHSs. The
surrogate or estimated LOC's being used for each EHS are found in
Appendix A. For the purpose of this plan, an LO(' has been estimated by
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using one-tenth of the "Immediately Dangerous to Life Health" (IDLH)
level published by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health (NIOSH), or one-tenth of an approximation of the IDLH from
animal toxicity data.
10.4 EVACUATION
Authority to issue an immediate evacuation order for any vulnerable zone
is delegated to the Senior Incident Commander (on -scene) within a given
jurisdiction if the health and safety of persons within the critical
evacuation area is in imminent danger. Evacuation of all or any part (i.e.,
downwind) of a vulnerable zone will be by geographic boundaries.
Persons residing in a vulnerable zone which is ordered to be evacuated
will be instructed to evacuate according to the evacuation plan outlined
in Section 10.4.1.
All evacuation routes will lead citizens toward registration centers. Once
at the centers, citizens will be screened for conditions requiring
immediate medical attention, transported to medical facilities if
necessary, and assigned to a shelter.
Strict traffic control measures will be utilized to permit ingress and egress
of ambulances, firelrescue, and other emergency vehicles and equipment.
County and municipal law enforcement personnel will control traffic along
evacuation routes. Law enforcement personnel will block state roads as
needed to prevent unauthorized use. Periodic patrols of the evacuation
routes by law enforcement personnel will be used to maintain order,
assist disabled evacuees and report route impediments to the County
EOC.
All roadways along evacuation routes are surfaced. The only
impediments to travel would be weather conditions and traffic
congestion.
Hurricane high winds and tides would prevent evacuation along north and
southbound coastal roads; however, for this event the wind speed would
be in excess of 74 miles per hour and a plume requiring evacuation would
be improbable. Traffic control points and barricades will be used to
expedite the flow of traffic. All routes will be monitored by police
officers and the Florida Highway Patrol. Should breakdowns occur,
wreckers will be dispatched to the scene.
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10.4.1 Evacuation routes
Evacuation routes from each facility are identified in the
facility specific hazardous analysis found in Appendix B.
10.4.2 Evacuation for Special bleeds
The Indian River County Department of Emergency Services
will keep a current listing of all special needs evacuees.
During an evacuation this fist will be utilized by the
Department of Emergency Services to inform people with
special needs of the evacuation and dispatch appropriate
transportation as needed. In Indian River County, special
needs evacuees who are not evacuated by private vehicles
will be evacuated either by ambulance, county -owned vans
and/or county -owned transportation buses with wheelchair
lifts. An alternate means will be by school buses, if
available.
10.4.3 Schools
If evacuation is ordered while school is in session, all school
children located within the vulnerable zone will be placed on
school buses and taken to pickup areas to be designated.
All children will remain under the control of school
personnel until turned over to their parents at some point in
the evacuation chain. School ,personnel will provide
supervision of the children on buses and during the waiting
period. At the pickup point, children will be monitored and
decontaminated if necessary. School personnel will
maintain a listing of the number of children picked up, and
report this information every 30 minutes to the ESI= //5
(information and Planning) at the county EDC. Once the
students are safe, the school buses may be directed to pick
up residents who are without transportation. Any school
children not picked up within six hours after they have
arrived at the reception center will be taken to shelter, and
will remain under the supervision of county School District
personnel.
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10.4.4 Medical Facilities
If required, medical facilities will be evacuated to facilities
outside the vulnerable zone using hospital transportation
supplemented by county -provided vans and school buses.
No other medical faciMY nearer than Orlando or Miami could
accommodate the additional patients in the case of a
full-scale evacuation.
10.4.5 Incarceration Facilities
Prisoners and inmates of incarceration facilities will be
evacuated to temporary housing. County transportation wilt
be provided.
10.5 RECEPTION AND CARE
Reception Centers will be established for the purpose of expeditiously
clearing evacuee traffic from the evacuation routes, initial screening of
evacuees for contamination, and providing food service and health and
medical care to evacuees.
After a previously agreed upon length of temporary shelter stay,
evacuees will be mobilized and moved to other shelter locations or to
temporary housing. When the emergency subsides, evacuees will be
allowed to reenter the affected area in accordance with established
procedures.
Following the initial screening and any required decontamination, a
preliminary registration consisting of name, address and telephone
number will be conducted. Evacuees will then be assigned to shelters
and provided with maps and routing instructions.
A second, more detailed registration of evacuees will be accomplished at
shelters. Personal data on evacuees will be collected by American fled
Cross representatives on registration forms in accordance with
established procedures. Registration data will be tabulated and submitted
to the County Emergency Operations Center.
Shelters are identified as primary and secondary and capacity is based on
40 square feet per occupant. School shelter capacity is further identified
in terms of non -classroom and total. Nan-clas.,room areas are those
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which would permit continuance of classroom schedules on a modified
basis and the hosting of evacuees simultaneously. Total capacity reflects
the capability of the facility to shelter evacuees with the suspension of
classroom activities.
10.6 SHELTERING (IN -PLS.
In the event that a toxic cloud has become airborne and poses an
immediate threat to persons attempting to evacuate, the decision to
recommend taking shelter indoors instead of evacuation will be made by
the Incident Commander. Residents will be notified to go indoors
immediately, to close windows and doors, to turn off air conditioners and
fans, and to remain inside until they receive further instructions. This
decision will be made based upon the advice of the Indian River County
Public Health Department Director, time permitting. Notification to take
shelter indoors will be issued by public address siren system, radio and
television broadcast, and police, fire, emergency personnel using
loudspeakers and other available means. Protective actions for special
needs facilities will be given separate consideration. Protective action
instructions will be issued by the Incident Commander, who will request
the Indian River County Department of Emergency Services to activate
EBS and disseminate such instructions through the electronic media.
11.0 MEDICAL & PUBLIC HEALTH SUPPO
11.1 GENERAL
This section describes the arrangements that have been made for medical
services for individuals who become victims of hazardous materials
incidents. This section includes provisions for emergency care and
transportation of victims of chemical releases, sudden illness and
medically incapacitated persons among the population affected by
evacuation and relocation during a hazardous materials incident.
Personnel from the Indian River County Public Health Department and the
State Department of Health will coordinate the delivery of medical
support services, through ESF #8 (Health and Medical Services) at the
EQC, to victims of hazardous materials incidents.
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1 1 ,2 MEDICAL SUPPORT
A hazardous materials release can present actual or potential health
hazards to individuals within the affected area. It is imperative that
capabilities exist for treating exposed individuals. An on-going capability
for emergency care and transportation of victims of accidents and sudden
illness, and special needs population during evacuation must also exist.
During disaster related medical and rescue operations, the Indian River
County Department of Emergency Services Emergency Medical Services
(EMS) Chief, or his designee, will direct and coordinate all participating
medicallrescue units operating from Indian River County through ESF #17
(Emergency Medical Services) at the FOC.
Under emergency conditions, ambulances and other emergency medical
vehicle resources will be under the control of the Indian River County
Department of Emergency Services EMS Chief until such time as the
need no longer exists. Resources in excess of the needs of Indian River
County will be released to their respective agencies.
All medical/rescue agencies will operate from their normal bases of
operation as long as possible during the period of emergency. They may
disperse their vehicles and personnel as they see fit, provided the Indian
River County Department of EMS Chief is kept informed of each vehicle's
location and status.
in the event of imminent hazard to Indian River County Department of
Emergency Services personnel, they will seek safe shelter for themselves
and their equipment. Following the shelter period, all personnel will
return to their bases of operation and report their status to the Indian
River County Department of Emergency Services EMS Chief for
assignment.
Hospitals in Indian River County will keep the Director of Health informed
of the number of bed spaces and the levels of service available in each
hospital. The Director of Health will, in turn, keep the Indian River
County Department of 'Emergency Services EMS Chief informed of the
conditions of the hospitals.
Coordination of the delivery of all state medical and health support
services to the victims of hazardous materials incidents is the
responsibility of the Director of Health. The Director of Health for each
of the districts will ensure that adequate medical and health support
services exist for treating and transporting victims of hazardous materials
incidents to medical support facilities.
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