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- Any additional information that might affect the response personnel(for example, severity of the fire or materials at risk in the immediate area). • Remain on the phone,if safe to do so,to verify the information given to the Emergency Dispatcher and receive instructions. • Notify their supervisor. • Isolate the emergency area. • Give emergency aid to the injured,if safe to do so. The IC(from the Fire Department)is responsible for controlling the incident as described in Section 4.1. 7.4 Earthquakes During a significant earthquake, employees follow the Self-help Plan safety and evacuation guidelines. After the shaking stops,and if safe to do so,Facility employees: • Call the Emergency Dispatcher(at 911) to report emergencies and to request emergency assistance. • Inspect the Facility to verify that there has been no damage to tanks,piping systems, containers, or storage areas. Cordon off the area to control access. • Stop any release at its source and contain any released material. • Assist in the cleanup of any released chemicals or other potentially harmful materials, as directed in Section 8. 7.5 Power Outages Routine waste management operations at the Facilities are conducted during daylight hours, Monday through Thursday, except holidays. It is not anticipated that a power outage would cause an emergency at a Facility,however, emergency power generators are available 24 hours per day through Site 300's Maintenance Machine Shop(extension 3-5247)in Building 875. In addition, a gasoline-powered,portable generator and three floodlights are maintained in the RHWM's release response trailer. This equipment is available for use during non-routine wastc management operations or emergency situations. Employees have access to flashlights to monitor the Facility during a power outage. 7.6 Equipment Failure Procedures have been developed to manage situations in which equipment failure may cause a release of hazardous or toxic waste or materials. Equipment failure includes forklift failure during transfer operations and treatment unit failure(bum cage,burn pan, associated equipment). Malfunctions are addressed in the Facility safety procedure. LLNL Site 300 Contingency Plan 22 January 2019