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Untitled introduction The following sections describe Facility. : procedures to be followed in the event of a major emergency involving hazardous waste at the The Emergency Coordinator or his designated alternate will assess the hazardous waste emergency incident and determine if immediate notification of the local police/county sheriff, the City/County Fire Department and/or the State Highway Patrol is necessary to protect areas outside e facility or to obtain assistance with internal incident responses. Based on the history of hazardous aste generation and management prior to off-site disposal, it is not anticipated that an incident involving the release of hazardous aste at the facility is likely to result in an impact to the adjacent community or the freeway. Action Plan - Hazardous Waste Release Threat to Areas Outside the Facility In the event that a release of hazarous waste may pose at threat to areas outside the facility or assistance is required to address the release within the facility, the Pri ary Emergency Coordinator will take one or more of the following steps: 1. If incident involves offsite relea�e, serious injury, or threat thereof, notify the local police/county sheriff. (see emergency contact list) 2. Consult with the City/County F�e Department Incident Commander (9-1-1) and the police/sheriff Office representative to decide whether, and to where, local areas utside the Facility should be evacuated. 3. Notify the state emergency • your name and telephone m • the name and address of the • the time of the incident • the type of'incident (fire, et • the name and quantity of in • the extent of injuries, if any • the possible hazards to hum 4. Notify the National Response 5. The Primary Emergency Coordii spread to other areas of the Facility The following types of situations Action Plan - Hazard First Responder/Coordinator of • Identify the location of the • Evaluate the situation. • If the fire is small, attempt • Notify the Emergency Coc Primary Emergency ities and provide the following information: Facility involved, to the extent known health or the environment outside the plant and provide the information listed in "3" above. shall take all reasonable measures necessary to assure that releases do not occur, recur or the emergency response activities described. Waste Fire and/or Explosion Area: The following actions should be taken if a fire of any cause is discovered: isolate and extinguish the fire using a portable fire extinguisher. The Emergency Coordinator will direct the following activities, as appropriate for the situation: http://home.www.uprr.com/d �pts/EnvMgmt/Cep9/document/act-hwp.htm 7/23/02