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Sierra Chemical Co. RCRA Contingency Plan 4. Inspect electrical boards and overhead electrical lines for damage. S. Check container areas for signs of leakage or damage to drums and containers. 6. Checked affected buildings and fencing directly related to hazardous waste management activities for damage. 7. Conduct a general survey of the site looking for signs and land movement, etc. 8. Take all necessary corrective measures, however temporary, to rectify or real problems 9. Record inspection results Earthquakes The ERT will respond to the earthquake. All employees should follow the procedures outlined in the EAP for Sierra Chemical, Co. in the event of an earthquake. In regards to hazardous materials, substances, and/or processes, the ERT will carry out the following items: • Establish a command post outside the damaged area(s) and initiate communications with the ERT. o Help injured or trapped persons first o Follow the chemical response/spill release guidelines for any uncontrolled releases of hazardous materials as outlined in the previous section "control procedures: spills" • Inspect entire length of vent stacks for damage • Inspect utilities • Propane tank leak. If hissing or blowing noise is heard, open the doors quickly and leave the building. The gas tank shall be turned off and the gas supplier emergency number shall be called from a safe location. • Look for electrical damage. If sparks or broken/frayed wiring is observed or if hot insulation is noted, turn off electricity at the main circuit breaker. Do not do so if you must step in water to turn off the circuit breaker. Check for sewage and water line damage Flooding The following actions will be taken upon notice of an imminent flood for each particular area: Chlorine Room All of the filled chlorine 150 -pound refill containers are stored within the repack building while the ton contains are stored in the truck yard. In the event of a flood, production will cease and the building will be secured. When available, ton containers will be put on flatbeds, chained and secured. 150 Cylinders will be put on racks and when available, put on flatbeds and secured. When flatbeds are not available or time does not allow for movement, containers will be nested, chained, and secured to reduce risk. This will eliminate the potential of full containers from leaving the facility. Warehouse All of the dry bagged materials and hazardous waste is stored in the warehouse. All dry products will be loaded into the box vans or flatbeds so that they are not moved by any free standing water if possible before the onset of a flooding event. Filled drums may be stored in the floor area. The building would then be secured. Bulk Storage Prepared By: Issue date: Replaces: Page: ACT Environmental Services, Inc. February 25, 2016 NA 24 of 44