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3.0 Response Actions Version :27.10.4 RESPONSE3.1 INITIAL • Initial response actions are those actions taken by personnel immediately upon becoming aware of a discharge or emergency incident, before the appropriate Emergency Response Team (ERT) (described in Section 4.0) is formed and functioning. Timely implementation of these initial steps is of the utmost importance because they can greatly affect the overall response operation. It is important to properly classify the emergency level to ensure a proper response. The emergency level of the incident will affect the notifications and the initial response to the incident. It is important to note that the actions described in this Section are intended only as guidelines. The appropriate response to a particular incident may vary depending on the nature and severity of the incident and on other factors that are not readily addressed. Note that, without exception, personnel and public safety is first priority. RESPONSEINITIAL ACTIONS Assume responsibility and control of the situation. Assess the incident- Personnel and Public Safety is first priority. Provide immediate aid to the injured. Eliminate any sources of ignition. Isolate the source of a discharge, eliminate, or minimize further flow and initiate containment. Conduct immediate notification to activate the alarm system and mobilize the Spill Management Team or Local Response Team, Fire Department, Oil Spill Response Team, or Hazmat Team as necessary. Notify federal/state/local agencies and other contacts per notification tables in Section 2.0 (NRC,OSC, etc.). Control the area - Evacuate as needed and prevent personnel from entering the area until trained responders have arrived. Section 3.3 discusses initial response actions for specific incidents. The first Company employee on scene will function as the Person-in-Charge until relieved by an authorized supervisor who will assume the role of on-scene Incident Commander. Transfer of command will take place as more senior management respond to the incident. The person functioning as Incident Commander during the initial response period has the authority to take the steps necessary to control the situation and must not be constrained by these general guidelines. Shell Supply and Distribution 3-2 Stockton Terminal FRP ©2019 Witt 0' Brien's Revision Date:October, 2019