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Page 3 <br />NW 1�1 <br />8. Level of emergency (Per San Joaquin County <br />Hazardous Materials Response) <br />A. I - No immediate threat, low <br />escalation potential. <br />B. II - Immediate threat, need mutual <br />aid. <br />C. III - Major threat, need extensive <br />mutual aid. <br />A. Definition of Levels of Emergency. <br />The following terminology for defining hazardous <br />materials incident severity should be used in order to <br />ensure the proper immobilization of response resources. <br />If there is any doubt concerning an incident, the <br />higher level should be used. <br />Level I Hazardous Material Incident <br />This level would encompass small, or very stable <br />spills. There is no apparent immediate hazard to the <br />public. There is no need to evacuate. Containment of <br />the material is easily accomplished and mutual aid is <br />not necessary. Examples of Level I incidents include a <br />leak from a 55 gallon drum, small pesticide spill, or a <br />gasoline spill which is contained and not ignited. <br />This level is reached when there is an immediate health <br />hazard from spreading toxic material and evacuation is <br />a likelihood. Specialized response will be needed for <br />containment and neutralization of the material. Some <br />kind of mutual aid will be required. Examples of <br />incidents at this level include: leak from a drum of <br />poison, fire involving pesticide storage, rail cars <br />leaking chlorine or propane truck on fire. <br />This level would involve a major release or potential <br />release of toxic materials that is beyond the <br />capability of county agencies to handle. State and <br />Federal assistance will be forthcoming. Major <br />evacuation will be required. <br />III. Liquid Spill <br />A. Contain the spill to prevent entry into sanitary sewers <br />or storm drains. <br />1. Sand bags are available in the storeroom <br />2. Protective gear (goggles, gloves, etc.) is <br />