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18. If the spill is unmanageable, retain an outside contractor to perform the cleanup. (Refer to the list of emergency cleanup contractors presented in Section 4E.) 19. IF ABLE TO DO SO SAFELY, clean up the spill using the following steps: a. Contain all free-flowing liquids with proper absorbent compound. b. Sweep up absorbent and spill material with stiff brooms and place in proper container for disposal. c. Spread second application of absorbent compound over spill area(s). Allow a few minutes for material absorption and then sweep up with stiff brooms and place in proper container for disposal. e. Place all contaminated materials used in the cleanup in proper container for disposal. f. Properly label all containers. 20. Decontaminate all equipment used in the cleanup and replace all emergency supplies. 21. For procedures on how to handle media inquiries, refer to Section 5N, Responding to News Media Inquiries. 22, Complete Scene -Management Checklist (Section 8). 23. If the release of hazardous material has entered or threatens a water body, the Environmental Services Department will submit to the Regional Board a written report containing the following information: a. A description of the release and its cause(s). b. The period of release, including exact dates and times. c. If the release has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue. d. Steps taken to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of the release. 24. A written report to the appropriate office of the California Department of Health Services is required within 15 days after the incident when the release posed a hazard or potential hazard to human health and safety, property, or to the environment. Contact your Regional or Departmental Environmental Coordinator for assistance in preparing this report. 5-17