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Step 1 — NOTIFY When the acting Emergency Coordinator becomes aware of an emergency involving hazardous waste, he/she shall notify all affected personnel. If the emergency requires evacuation of all or part of the facility, the EC shall sound the appropriate alarms and direct all personnel to the nearest exit. If the E.C. determines that the emergency requires response from an Emergency Services Provider, he/she shall promptly notify the appropriate agency. Step 2 — IDENTIFY Once the appropriate notification have been made, the Emergency Coordinator shall identify the details of the hazardous waste emergency as follows: Type: What material(s) is(are) involved in the emergency? Character: What is the nature of the emergency? Is it a fire, explosion, release or spill? Source: What is the source of the waste? What container(s) is(are) involved, and where are they located? Amount: What is the approximate amount of the waste involved in the emergency? Extent: What is the areal extent of the emergency, what portion(s) of the facility is(are) involved? Are areas outside the facility threatened? To this end, the EC may refer to documentation pertaining to the waste product; container labeling, Material Safety Data Sheets, HAZMAT Plan, Emergency Hotlines, etc... Step 3 — EVALUATE Once the above information is collected, the Emergency Coordinator must evaluate the potential impact of the emergency on human health and the environment. The attached emergency response sheets assist with this evaluation. If the E.C. determines that the emergency requires response from an Emergency Services Provider, he/she shall promptly notify the appropriate agency. The E.C. must also determine if the emergency poses a threat to human health or the environment outside of the facility, he/she shall immediately notify local Emergency Providers and work with them to determine whether local areas should be evacuated. 3