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t op qU�k•.c C SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT !N_ 1 .� 304 E Weber Avenue 3rd Floor Stockton ■ CA 95202-2708 .. j468-3420 ■ Fax: (209 464-0138 . Web: www.co.san- 'oa in,ca.us/ehd } �9�•_.....NSP EMERGENCY RESPONSE INVESTIGATION REPORT(INCLUDE CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORY,RECOMMENDATIONS,CLEANUP end FINAL DISPOSITION): ff2OO7 Time and Comments Staff Name pm: Received a message that another incident had occurred at Plymouth Place and that the Stockton Linda Department had responded, had closed off the common area on the first floor and was requesting EHD Turkatte ance in the clearance of the affected areas. 4:46 pm: I arrived onsite. The Stockton Fire Department had already left the scene. I observed that the front door area was taped off with caution tape. I spoke with Rosanne Martin, resident and night manager for the facility. She stated that the Fire Department closed off all the common areas on the first floor and advised her that they can reopen only after EHD has given clearance. 1 advised Ms. Martin that the EHD would need a clearance by a Certified Industrial Hygienist. She stated that I would need to speak to Paulette Rivera,the manager of the building and she gave me her phone number(916) 501-1186. 1 wrote a notice to consult with a Certified Industrial Hygienist to determine source of problem and to abate source. The notice was received by Ms. Martin and she stated she would forward to Ms. Rivera. At that time Ms. Rivera drove up and I explained to her that the EHD would require a Certified Industrial Hygienist to certify the area is acceptable for occupancy and she said she would relay the information to her boss, Bruce Burke. She spoke with Bruce Burke on the phone and he was upset. She gave me the phone. Mr. Burke was very upset and stated that they had already spent $8500 on a Certified Industrial Hygienist the first time this happened and that by the time they get there the chemical has dissipated. I stated that the EHD requires the area be examined by a Certified Industrial Hygienist and that they give the clearance for re-occupancy. He stated that they did not want to spend another $8500. 1 advised Mr. Burke to then work with the Stockton Fire Department directly to re-open the area as they were the agency who closed the area off. Mr. Burke asked me to talk with his boss in Long Beach, Stewart Hartman (951) 347-5541 cell/(562) 257-5100 x5109. stated 1 would. 5:30 pm: Called Mr. Hartman at office number and left a message. 5:45 m: Left site. March 8:15 am: Called and spoke to Stewart Hartman. He relayed all the steps they have taken so far to abate Linda 30,2007 recurring incidents at the facility (including hiring the Certified Industrial Hygienist after the first incident, Turkatte looking at video tapes,working with the police department,hiring an HVAC service company). He stated they believe a resident,friend or relative of a resident,or a member of the staff is responsible for these incidents and they feel they are doing everything they can. Mr. Hartman was also upset that the fire department had closed off the common area and that EHD was asking for a Certified Industrial Hygienist to be hired again. I advised Mr. Hartman that when an incident of this nature occurs and there is no response by his management for abatement, that they call the fire department and EHD. I stated that it is the EHD's protocol to have a Certified Industrial Hygienist come in to test and confirm area is suitable for occupancy. i advised Mr. Hartman to develop his own response plan that his staff can implement on their own in the event of another incident. The plan could call for the area to be evacuated and a private response firm to be called to respond and abate the area. This would negate the need for the residents to call the fire department and the EHD. He stated he had called a Certified Industrial Hygienist and he is to visit the facility today and he would let me know the status. Called Stockton Fire Department and requested copy of report. 2:20 pm: The front counter area received a call asking my name and title but no name or message. I called Stewart Hartman and he stated he did not call me. Called Paulette Rivera and left a message to call front counter and have me paged if I was needed (my phone down for move). 4:30 pm: Paulette Rivera paged me. Called her back. The Certified Industrial Hygienist had prepared a letter report of his inspection of the facility. She read the letter which recommended the area closed off by the fire department to be re-opened. 1 told her she could open the area and, because no fax machines were operational due to our move. I would stop by after work to pick up copy of letter. 5:20 pm: Arrived at Plymouth Place and received a copy of the letter from Richard Beall of Entek Consulting Group. While in the building I walked through the hall and common gathering area. I did not observe any odors and irritants. ER RECORD MODIFIED Page 3of3 02-05-2007