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LLNL-AM-428479 <br /> the LLNL Emergency Notification System, and outside authorities will be contacted via <br /> telephone or radio. <br /> 4. EMERGENCY CONTROL PROCEDURES <br /> Response to an incident at a WAA is designed to be at a level appropriate to the <br /> incident. Small and large incidents are defined based on the event and the potential <br /> hazard to onsite personnel and offsite populations. Guidelines for determining whether <br /> an incident is small or large are established in Section 1.2. The appropriate procedures <br /> to follow in the event of small and large incidents are outlined in this section. <br /> 4.1 LLNL Site 300 Site-wide Emergencies <br /> The LLNL Emergency Plan addresses LLNL site-wide emergencies. <br /> 4.2 Emergency Situations <br /> 4.2.1 Fire or Explosion <br /> If a fire or explosion occurs in a WAA, the incident is considered large, as described in <br /> Section 1.2. In WAAs that could possibly contain explosive materials, there should be <br /> no attempt to fight any fire and the area should be evacuated immediately. The fire <br /> must be reported immediately to the Fire Department by telephone or radio. The WAA <br /> Operator shall take the following actions in the event of a fire or explosion: <br /> 1. From a safe place, dial extension 911, or use call sign "MIKE' if using a handheld <br /> radio to contact the CAS Operator. <br /> 2. Identify his/her name. <br /> 3. Give the location (including the fact that it is at Site 300) of the fire or explosion <br /> and any injured parties. Include WAA number, cross streets, and significant <br /> landmarks. <br /> 4. Indicate the nature of the fire (i.e., what material is burning). <br /> 5. Give all other significant information that may help the Fire Department, <br /> including: <br /> • Size of the fire, <br /> • Materials at risk, <br /> • Potential involvement of waste and other hazardous substances, and <br /> • Nature of injuries. <br /> 6. Remain on the phone (if it is safe to do so) or standby on the radio to verify the <br /> information given and receive further instructions. <br /> 7. Notify the WAA Coordinator. <br /> 8. Take appropriate actions to mitigate the emergency before the LLNL Fire <br /> Department arrives, including restricting access to the affected area and giving <br /> S300 WAA Contingency Plan 13 September2018 <br />