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LLNL Emergency Management Plan (EPlan) Rev 27 January 2022 75 Follow-up notifications will be provided when significant changes in conditions occur, classification of the emergency event changes (not downgraded), protective action recommendations are revised, and the emergency has been terminated. Each of the agencies listed above has provided primary and back-up numbers to be called for initial notifications in addition to facsimile numbers to receive follow-up hard copy. These numbers are reviewed and verified on a quarterly basis. To ensure consistency of the information provided, notifications are made using the LLNL Emergency Notification form (EPO-Form-01). Initial notifications are made by the EMDO using AtHoc. The EMDO will fill out the Emergency Notification form, and then enter the information into the system which sends the information to the offsite agencies. If the system malfunctions, the EMDO can verbally provide the notification information to the ORDO, or EOC staff (Information Specialist), and it can then be manually transmitted to designated agencies. After the EOC has been declared operational, the ED assumes responsibility for subsequent notifications. Offsite agencies should initially be notified via AtHoc. In addition, the EMDO should provide an additional prompt oral communication to DOE HQ Operations Center Watch Office following any emergency declaration, followed by telefax and/or e-mail. If for any reason the EMDO fails to make prompt oral notification to DOE HQ Operations Center Watch Office, the Liaison Officer or Information Specialist will make the initial prompt oral notification to DOE HQ Operations Center Watch Office following EOC activation, based on information provided on the initial Emergency Notification form. The Liaison Officer also establishes, as appropriate, communications with offsite EOCs. Once initial verbal notifications are completed, the Information Specialist makes all follow-up notifications to DOE HQ Operations Center Watch Office and is responsible for overseeing the notification process within the EOC to ensure further notifications and/or updates are completed in accordance with PPD plans/procedures. When notified of an emergency at LLNL, the ACSO’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Services notifies other appropriate State of California entities. The Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Services also coordinates and authorizes use of the State of California’s emergency broadcast system. 6.1.2 Onsite Notifications When a potential Operational Emergency not involving hazardous materials occurs, the IC is responsible for notifying emergency response personnel and potentially impacted onsite personnel of initial protective actions. The Fire Department Battalion Chief, or SDO for security events, is required to contact the EMDO, who may categorize the event as an Operational Emergency and initiate notifications, including appropriate offsite authorities and the LEDO. If the Operational Emergency involves or has the potential to involve significant quantities of hazardous materials, the EMDO may classify the event as an Alert, Site Area Emergency, or General Emergency, brief the LEDO, call-out the ERO, and initiate offsite agency notifications.