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C ACME TRUCK PARTS EMERGENCY COORDINATOR (EC) 1. In an emergency situation the emergency coordinator (EC) must: a) Activate internal facility alarm or communication system (where applicable, may be word of mouth) to notify all personnel of the danger. b) Notify the appropriate state and location response agencies if their help is needed. • 911 for local police, fire, and medical; • (1-800) 852-7550 California Office of Emergency Services; and • (209) 468-3962 San Joaquin County Office Of Emergency Services • (209) 488-3969 (Hazardous Materials Division) Notification should include the following information: • Date and time of incident • Exact location of release or threatened release. • Name of person reporting and call back telephone number. • Description of any injuries • Type of incident occurrence • Hazardous material(s) involved. • Estimated quantity of the hazardous material. • Potential hazards presented by the hazardous material(s). NOTE: Immediate reporting IS NOT required if there is a reasonable belief that the release poses no significant present or potential hazard to human health and safety, property, or the environment. Be extremely cautious about reaching this conclusion in the absence of consultation with the proper authorities. If you need assistance in evaluating the significance of a release, you may contact a member of the Emergency Response Team for San Joaquin County at (209) 488-3969. 2. Whenever there is a release, fire, or explosion the emergency coordinator (EC) must immediately identify the nature of the problem, exact source, amount and extent of any release material. This can be done by direct observation or use of records, manifests, or material safety data sheets or by chemical analysis if necessary. The EC must assess possible hazards to human health and the environment, resulting from the release, fire or explosion. Examples include toxic gases or hazardous materials running on site when control measures are used. 4. If local areas may need to be evacuated, the EC is responsible for notifying local authorities. The EC must also be available to provide technical information to assist officials in the decision to evacuate. The EC must notify state and federal agencies if the emergency extends outside his facility. This report must include the following: a) Name and telephone number of the reporter b) Name and address of the facility c) Time and type of incident (fire, explosion, chemical release). d) Name and quantity of material(s) involved to the extent known. e) The extent of injuries, if any. f) The possible hazard to human health or the environment outside the facility. 6. During the emergency, the EC must take all reasonable steps to ensure that fires, explosions or releases do not spread to other hazardous materials or wastes stored at the facility. Control measures must include: stopping processes and operations, collecting and containing released hazardous materials or wastes and removing or isolating collected hazardous materials. 7. If the facility stops operations for a fire, explosion, or release, the EC must monitor for leaks, pressure buildup or problems with process equipment at the facility.