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EMERGENCY PLAN
State Emergency Response Commission
City of Watertown Massachusetts
City of Watertown 5-1 2022
RECORD OF AMENDMENTS
A record of changes to the plan will be noted on the record of amendments, which will contain
the following:
Date of change
• Page number of change
• Recording signature
A complete list of plan users will be maintained in a central location specified by the EMD.
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LIST OF PERSONS/ORGANIZATION
WITH A COPY OF THIS PLAN
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PREFACE
This Hazardous Materials Emergency Plan (HMEP) was prepared in accordance with
the provisions of Section 303, The Emergency Planning and Community Right -to -Know Act,
Massachusetts General Law c. 21 E, 310 CMR 40.0000 (The Massachusetts Contingency Plan),
the Massachusetts Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, Chapter 639 Acts of 1950
and E.O. 242.
The Massachusetts State Emergency
Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) adop
public located within CITY OF WATERTOWN,
chemical emergency.
George Proakis, CHIEF OFFICIAL
City Manager
DATED:
Chief Ryan Nicholson
CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT, EMD
DATED:
Response Commission (SERC) and the local
t this plan to provide for the protection of the
Massachusetts in the event of a hazardous
Chief Ryan Nicholson, CHAIR
Local Emergency Planning Committee
DATED:
Chief Thomas Rocca
CHIEF OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
DATED:
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TITLEPAGE..................................................................................................................5-1
RECORD OF AMENDMENTS.............................................................................5-2
LISTOF HOLDERS..................................................................................................5-3
PREFACE.........................................................................................................................5-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS..........................................................................................5-5
INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................5-7
PURPOSE............................................................................................................... 5-7
OBJECTIVES......................................................................................................... 5-8
ORGANIZATION..................................................................................................... 5-8
BASICPLAN.................................................................................................................5-9
INCIDENT SUMMARY INFORMATION................................................................. 5-9
PROMULGATION.................................................................................................. 5-9
AUTHORITY.......................................................................................................... 5-9
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS................................................................................. 5-10
ASSUMPTIONS................................................................................................... 5-13
LocalConditions...................................................................................... 5-13
Necessity of a HAZMAT Plan................................................................... 5-14
CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS............................................................................. 5-14
Response Level Criteria........................................................................... 5-14
ORGANIZATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.................................................... 5-15
PLAN UPDATING.....................................................................................................5-16
PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE .................................................. 5-16
UPDATE POLICY.............................................................................................. 5-16
PLANNING REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST...........................................5-18
HAZARD ANALYSIS..............................................................................................5-20
A. HAZMAT Facilities (Refer to APP-A)......................................................... 5-20
Hazard Analysis Map (Refer to APP-B)..................................................... 5-20
B. Special Needs Facilities & Critical Infrastructure (Refer to APP-C) ....... 5-20
C. Highways....................................................................................................5-21
D. Railroads.................................................................................................... 5-21
E. Waterways................................................................................................. 5-21
F. Pipelines.................................................................................................... 5-21
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A N N E X A (NOTIFICATION AND ALERTING)..............................................................5-A-1
Appendix 1 — Emergency Assistance Telephone Roster...................................5-A-5
A N N E X B (DIRECTION AND CONTROL)....................................................................5-B-1
Figure 1 — Incident Command System................................................................5-B-2
Attachment 1 — Community Direction and Control.............................................5-B-6
A N N E X C (CONTAINMENT)........................................................................................5-C-1
A N N E X D (ASSESSMENT AND EVAULATION)..........................................................5-D-1
Attachment 1 — HAZMAT Release Form..............................................................5-D-5
Attachment 2 — Hazardous Materials Data Sheet...............................................5-D-6
A N N E X E (PUBLIC WARNING AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION)........................5-E-1
Attachment 1 — Sample Emergency Alert System Messages ............................. 5-E-4
A N N E X F (PROTECTIVE ACTIONS).......................................................................... 5-F-1
Attachment 1 — In -Place Sheltering Instructions ................................................. 5-F-5
A N N E X G (EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES)...................................................... 5-G-1
Attachment 1 — Ambulance Services/Hospitals with HAZMAT Treatment ....... 5-G-3
A N N E X H (TRAINING)................................................................................................5-H-1
A N N E X I(EXERCISES)................................................................................................. 5-1-1
A N N E X J (EMERGENCY RESOURCES)..................................................................... 5-J-1
A N N E X K (FACILITY PROFILES) (Refer to APP-B)....................................................5-K-1
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES..................................................................5-SOP-1
A P P E N D I X A (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FACILITIES....................................APP- A
A P P E N D I X B (HAZARD ANALYSIS MAPS)...................................................APP- B
A P P E N D I X C (SPECIAL LOCATIONS & CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE) ........... APP- C
A P P E N D I X D (HAZARD MATERIALS FACILITIES & EMER. COORD)...............APP- D
A P P E N D I X E(RESOURCES)......................................................................APP- E
A P P E N D I X F (SECTION 304 REQUIREMENTS) .............................................APP- F
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INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE
The City of Watertown, Massachusetts Hazardous Materials Emergency Plan (HMEP) has
been prepared to meet both Federal and State statutory planning requirements, and to provide
for a higher degree of preparedness to respond to incidents involving hazardous chemicals.
Congress passed the Emergency Planning and Community Right -to -Know Act (EPCRA) of
1986, which requires local and state governments to plan for chemical emergencies.
Massachusetts General Law c. 21 E, Ch. 639 Acts of 1950 and E.O. 242 require emergency
planning by communities for chemical emergencies. The primary purpose of this plan, however,
is to provide the framework and methodology to efficiently respond to hazardous materials
emergencies within the City of Watertown, Massachusetts so as to protect lives, property and
the environment.
In order to meet the emergency planning requirements, the local City of Watertown
government will either develop or maintain a community hazardous materials response plan.
The Plan has been specifically designed to serve as an Annex to the Comprehensive
Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and supplements that document. Every effort has been
made to integrate the Hazardous Material Annex with the CEMP. In that regard the Plan is
consistent with existing authorities, planning assumptions, systems and procedures.
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OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the City of Watertown, Massachusetts Hazardous Materials Emergency Plan
are to:
Describe courses of action that will minimize hazards to life and
result in adverse impacts upon the environment from the release
of a hazardous material.
2. Establish procedures to provide for a coordinated effort by the State,
Municipality and private industry in response to a hazardous materials
emergency.
3. Identify emergency response organizations, equipment and other resources,
that can be utilized during a hazardous materials incident.
4. Provide a mechanism to integrate community and facility response
procedures.
ORGANIZATION
A. The basic plan describes general information about the purpose and
scope of this hazardous materials emergency plan and system.
B. The hazard analysis portion describes the known hazardous chemical
facilities and transportation routes within the City of Watertown, Massachusetts.
C. The plan is then divided into functional Annexes that describe different
components of an emergency response for hazardous materials incidents.
D. Additional information that is regularly updated, such as lists of locations,
resources are provided in Appendices
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BASIC PLAN
City of Watertown, Massachusetts is organized with a Local Emergency Planning
Committee (LEPC), which provides the Hazardous Materials Emergency Plan (HMEP). The
City of Watertown, Massachusetts will use this plan for emergency response to a hazardous
materials incident.
Facilities affected by this plan may range from small "mom and pop" operations to large
national corporations. Their endorsements of this plan are filed along with municipal approvals.
Letters of agreement between affected facilities and local jurisdictions shall reside in prevention
and response plans developed by the facilities.
INCIDENT SUMMARY INFORMATION
Incident reporting has been standardized by use of the documents provided in Annex A
"Notification and Alerting". A reporting form is located in Annex A.
PROMULGATION
The City of Watertown, Massachusetts LEPC will
Materials Emergency Plan (HMEP) by executing an
authority of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
(SERC).
AUTHORITY
direct the promulgation of the Hazardous
appropriate document under the delegated
State Emergency Response Commission
This HMEP is authorized and regulated under the Emergency Planning and Community
Right -to -Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986, Public Law 99-499, Massachusetts General Law c. 21 E,
310 CMR 40.0000 (The Massachusetts Contingency Plan) and the Massachusetts
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Other supporting legislation exists in the Clean
Water Act, the Clean Air Act section 112 R, the National Contingency Plan, and Disaster Relief
Programs. Chapter 639 Acts of 1950 and E.O. 242 requires emergency planning at the
community level.
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
ARC American Red Cross
ATSDR Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry
CAMEO Computer Aided Management for Emergency Operations
CDC Center For Disease Control
CEPP Chemical Emergency Preparedness Program
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation
& Liability Act of 198- (PL 96-510)
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CHEMTRC Chemical Transportation Emergency Center
CHRIS Chemical Hazards Response Information System
CMA Chemical Manufacturers Association
CMED Centralized Medical Dispatch Center
CWA Clean Water Act
DECON Decontamination
DEP Department of Environmental Protection
DOD U.S. Department of Defense
DOE U.S. Department of Energy
DOT U.S. Department of Transportation
DPH Department of Public Health
EBS/EAS Emergency Broadcast System/Emergency Alert System
EHS Extremely Hazardous Substance
EMA Emergency Management Agency
EMI Emergency Management Institute
EOC Emergency Operation Center
EOP Emergency Operations Plan
EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agenc
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EPCRA Emergency Planning & Community Right -to -Know Act
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
FEMA
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FWPCA
Federal Water Pollution Control Act
GIS
Geographical Information System
HAZMAT
Hazardous Materials
HHS
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
HMEP
Hazardous Materials Emergency Plan
HMRT
HAZMAT Response Team
IC
Incident Commander
ICS
Incident Command System
IEMS
Integrated Emergency Management System
JIC
Joint Information Center
LEPC
Local Emergency Planning Committee
MEMA
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet
NACA
National Agricultural Chemicals Association
NCP
National Contingency Plan
NCRIC
National Chemical Response & Information Center
NETC
National Emergency Training Center
NFA
National Fire Academy
NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
NOAA
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NRC
National Response Center/Nuclear Regulatory Commission
NRT
National Response Team
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NRT-1
Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Guide
NRT-1A
Criteria for Review of Hazardous Materials Emergency Plans
OHMTADS
Oil and Hazardous Materials Technical Assistance Data System
OSC
On Scene Coordinator
PIO
Public Information Officer
RQs
Reportable Quantities
RRT
Regional Response Team (State or Federal)
SARA
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (PL 99-499)
SCBA
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
SERC
State Emergency Response Commission
SLG 101
Guide for all -hazard Emergency Operations Planning
SOP
Standard Operating Procedure
TPQ
Threshold Planning Quantity
USCG
U.S. Coast Guard (DOT)
USDA
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USGS
U.S. Geological Survey
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ASSUMPTIONS
Hazardous Materials incidents of varying degrees of severity will occur within the
City of Watertown, Massachusetts jurisdiction. Such an incident can occur at a fixed
facility or on a transportation route or a combination of the two.
2. Assistance will be provided from adjoining localities, mutual aid agreements, the
Regional HAZMAT Team, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Federal
Government, depending upon the magnitude of the incident.
3. The community has appointed a Community Emergency Coordinator. The Coordinators
name and contact information will be on file with the LEPC chairperson and MEMA.
4. Depending upon the magnitude of an incident, this plan or portions of it will be
implemented to coordinate actions, conserve resources and expedite mitigation of that
incident.
Local Conditions
Area Description: City in Middlesex County to the west of Boston. It has benefits of a
small town with access to the economic, cultural, and educational
resources of a big city. Complemented by safe neighborhoods,
good school system.
Major Employers: Tufts Health Plan; New England Sports Network; Perkins School
for the Blind; Sasaki; Exergen Corp.; Harvard Business
Publishing; Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Bright Horizons Family
Solutions; and Athena Health.
Industry: Auto Sales and Repair; Food Production; Health related;
Recreation; Retail; Shipping; Telecommunications; Transportation;
Utilities; Water Systems;
Economy: High standard of living. Largest occupations include: Health care;
Educational Services; Professional, Scientific and Technical
Services; and Retail Trade.
Infrastructure: The Public Works Department is involved with construction;
maintaining public ways and infrastructure; maintenance of parks
and lands; open space, public grounds; city cemeteries; water
distribution systems; sewer and drain collection systems; urban
forestry; collection and disposal of solid waste and recycling.
Population: 35,329 — According to 2020 Census
Special Needs Facilities: Several types of facilities, including: Community Residences;
Daycare Centers; Group Homes and Senior Housing.
Schools: The District provides K-12 education for 2,526 students in 3
Elementary, 1 Middle and 1 High School.
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Necessity of a HAZMAT Plan
The LEPC, the local Fire Department and the State Emergency Response Commission
receive Tier II reports from Facilities that have hazardous substances as required by EPCRA,
Section 302 (c). Review of these Tier II reports indicate that several chemical hazards exist in
the City of Watertown, Massachusetts.
Although not all qualitative or quantitative information is available regarding the presence of
EHS's on the transportation routes, the LEPC assumes that hazardous chemicals are
transported on nearly all City and State roads in the area.
CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
The protection of the health and welfare of the residents of the City of Watertown,
Massachusetts must be managed at the local level. Assistance from the State will be provided
when requested, or in cases where a hazardous material emergency exceeds the capability of
local response resources. The City of Watertown, Massachusetts should develop its own
concepts within existing emergency procedures.
Hazardous materials emergencies can range from small fuel spills to large-scale releases
requiring major evacuations and other problems. For purposes of consistency, the following
response level definitions have been developed for this plan:
Response Level Criteria
Level 1— Controlled Emergency Condition
Incident that can be controlled by the primary first response agencies of a local
jurisdiction
Single jurisdiction and limited agency involvement
Does not require evacuation, except for the structure or affected facility
Confined geographic area
No immediate threat to life, health or property
Level 2 — Limited Emergency
Potential threat to life, health or property
Expanded geographic scope
Limited evacuation of nearby residents or facilities
Involvement of one, two, three, or more jurisdictions
Limited participation or mutual aid from agencies that do not routinely respond to
emergency incidents in the area
Specialist or technical team is called to the scene
Combined emergency operation such as fire fighting and evacuation, or containment
and emergency medical care
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Level 3 — Full Emergency Condition
Serious hazard or severe threat to life, health and property
Large geographic impact
Major community evacuation
Multi jurisdictional involvement
State and Federal involvement
Specialists and technical teams deployed
Extensive resource management and allocation
Multiple emergency operations
ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Local Emergency Planning Committee will perform the following functions:
• Establish rules by which the LEPC will function
• Establish provisions for public notification, comments, etc
• Develop and maintain the HAZMAT Plan
• Assist the jurisdiction, departments and agencies with HAZMAT plan development
• Coordinate HAZMAT exercises as required
• Conduct HAZMAT training as required
2. Departments and agencies with responsibilities under this plan will develop and maintain
procedures for implementing this hazardous materials plan. Facilities with EHS will
develop and maintain procedures for implementing this hazardous materials plan.
Facilities with EHS will develop plans specific to the chemicals they use and the area
they may affect. These plans will be kept at the Fire Department, which serves the
facility.
3. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall provide assistance to the LEPC as provided
for in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan and the Massachusetts Contingency Plan.
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PLAN UPDATING
PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE
The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) developed this Hazardous Materials Response
Plan with assistance from the Massachusetts State Emergency Response Commission (SERC).
The Plan will be updated as necessary but in no case, less than annually. Updating of the plan will
be preceded by a review of its contents and/or a test and critique of the plan. Execution of the plan in
response to an actual event will be considered as a test and will require a critique and after -action report
to be submitted to the Chair of the LEPC.
Those items which are subject to frequent change and shall be reviewed annually for possible
updating include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Community and facility notification and alerting lists, including identity and phone numbers
of response personnel.
2. Facilities subject to the provisions of EPCRA, Section 302(c), and the name of the Facility
Emergency Coordinator (FAC).
3. Facility Hazard Analysis and Maps.
4. Transportation routes for hazardous materials, including pipelines.
5. Inventories of critical equipment, supplies, and other resources.
In addition, facility and community -specific functions and procedures should be reviewed and revised as
appropriate.
UPDATE POLICY
The following policies apply to the review and updating of the Hazardous Materials Emergency
Plan:
It is the responsibility of the Local Emergency Planning Committee Chairperson
to coordinate the review and update of the plan. The departments, agencies,
communities, facilities, and others who have a role in hazardous materials response
under the plan will provide support. It is the responsibility of the Chief Executive of each
community to delegate update responsibility of community information.
2. The plan shall be updated as necessary on an annual basis. The plan must have been
completed or reviewed within the past year.
3. Departments, agencies and facilities that maintain annexes and/or procedures that are a
part of this plan shall review that portion of the plan pertaining to their function on an
annual basis.
4. The Chair of the LEPC shall maintain a list of plan holders, to ensure changes are sent
to all plan holders.
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Comments, corrections or suggestions on any aspect of this plan should be forwarded to:
Chief Ryan Nicholson
LEPC Chair
Watertown Fire Department
99 Main St.
Watertown, MA 02472
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PLANNING REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
Section 303 (c) of SARA Title III stipulates nine (9)-planning provisions, which must be
adequately addressed in this Plan. The plan also meets requirements found in NRT1 & 1A
Documents. The following chart lists the nine provisions and cites their location(s) in the City of
Watertown, Massachusetts Hazardous Materials Emergency Plan:
SECTION 303 (c)REQUIREMENT
LOCATION OF PROVISIONS
1. Identification of facilities subject to the
requirements of this subtitle that are within the
emergency planning district; identification of
routes likely to be used for the transportation of
BASIC PLAN — Hazard Analysis
substances on the list of extremely hazardous
ANNEX K— Facility Profiles
substances referred to in section 302(a); and
identification of additional facilities contributing or
subjected to additional risk due to their proximity
to facilities subject to the requirements of this
subtitle, such as hospitals or natural gas facilities.
2. Methods and procedures to be followed by
facility owners and operators and local
ANNEX A — Notification and Alerting
emergency and medical personnel to respond to
any release of such substances.
3. Designation of a community emergency
coordinator and facility emergency coordinators
ANNEX D — Assessment and Evaluation
who shall make determinations necessary to
implement the plan.
4. Procedures providing reliable, effective, and
timely notification by the facility emergency
coordinators and the community emergency
ANNEX A — Notification and Alerting
coordinator to persons designated in the
ANNEX B — Direction and Control
emergency plan and to the public, that a release
has occurred (consistent with the emergency
notification requirements of the Section 304).
5. Methods for determining the occurrence of a
BASIC PLAN — Local Conditions
release, and the area or population likely to be
ANNEX D — Assessment and Evaluation
affected.
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6. A description of emergency facilities in the
ANNEX A
— Notification And Alerting
community and at each facility in the community
ANNEX B
— Direction and Control
subject to the requirements of this subtitle, and
ANNEX C
— Containment
an identification of the persons responsible for
ANNEX E
— Public Warning and
such equipment and facilities.
Emergency Information
7. Evacuation plans, including provision for a
precautionary evacuation and alternative traffic
ANNEX E
— Public Warning and
routes.
Emergency Information
ANNEX F
— Protective Actions
8. Training programs, including schedules for
training of emergency response and medical
ANNEX H
—Training
personnel.
ANNEX I —
Exercises
9. Methods and schedules for exercising the
emergency plan.
ANNEX H
—Training
ANNEX I - Exercises
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HAZARD ANALYSIS
This section contains a list of all facilities that have reported chemical inventories to the
Watertown Fire Department, the State Emergency Response Commission, and the LEPC in
compliance with EPCRA, Sections 302 & 312 (c); as well as those facilities considered a risk by
the LEPC (NOTE: Refer to ANNEX K of this plan for details on EHS facilities). The hazard
analysis includes the facility name and address and hazardous substances reported. The
hazard analysis is updated annually after the deadline for submission of Tier II reports.
The following list reflects the status of reporting as of: 1213112022
A. HAZMAT Facilities —See Appendix A
It is important to note that the proximity of some of these facilities to major transportation routes
and/or adjacent facilities may in fact compound the effects of a hazardous materials incident.
The possible permutations are too numerous to list here. Recent efforts to review and update
facility plans will take this into consideration. All City of Watertown, Massachusetts facility plans
will be included in ANNEX K of this plan.
The CAMEO database and MARPLOT mapping programs allow for simulations of releases
from these facilities. Plotting the contaminant plumes on maps of the area show what
population would be affected from a specific release. Maps downloaded from the eCEMP
program can be used for the purposes of this plan.
HAZARD ANALYSIS MAP
(Hazard Facilities, Transportation Routes, Special Needs Facilities, Critical Infrastructure)
See Appendix B
B. Special Needs Facilities and Critical Infrastructure — See Appendix C
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C. Highways
The major portions of hazardous chemicals transported by highways are petroleum -
based products such as gasoline and heating fuels. Major highway routes used to transport
hazardous materials through the City of Watertown, Massachusetts include:
Rt. 16: State Route
Rt. 20: State Route
Arlington St.
Arsenal St.
Charles River Rd.
Coolidge Ave.
Galen St.
Greenough Blvd.
Grove St.
North Beacon St.
Pleasant St.
US DOT Information related to the frequency of Hazardous Materials transport by UN Class
UN Class
Hazardous Material
Ranking by Percentage of Volume
Class 1
Explosives
8
Class 2
Compressed Gases
2
Class 3
Flammable & Combustible Liquids
1
Class 4
Flammable Solids
5
Class 5
Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides
6
Class 6
Toxic (Poison)
7
Class 7
Radioactive Materials
9
Class 8
Corrosive Materials
3
Class 9
Miscellaneous (Dangerous Goods)
4
D. Railroads: N/A
E. Waterways: N/A
F. Pipelines (Other than local distribution networks): N/A
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ANNEX A
(NOTIFICATION AND ALERTING)
PURPOSE
To provide for the initial notification to the local 24-hour point of contact, the State 24-hour
Point of Contact (Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection) the State
coordinating agency, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the
National Response Center (NRC) of a hazardous material emergency and the subsequent
alerting of other local and State response personnel.
SITUATION
Timely, informative and accurate notification of a hazardous material emergency is critical
for an effective emergency response operations. Section 304 of EPCRA requires the immediate
notification of the community emergency coordinator and the State when a release of an
extremely hazardous substance or hazardous chemical in an amount above the Reportable
Quantity (RQ) occurs. Specific information is required by the notification such as chemical
name, method of release, health effects, medical attention and protective actions.
For Section 304 Reporting Information and Notification Checklist Refer to Appendix F
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Emergency Response Commission (SERC)
believes that the direct notification through the local point of contact is critical. The Release
Report Form (Attachment 1) provides for notification to the local point of contact. Requirements
set forth by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection also
require the responsible party to report the release of oil or hazardous material to DEP. The
Release Report Form (Attachment 1) should be used when calling the 24-hour contact point
(888-304-1133). Under Federal requirements the NRC must also be notified (800-424-8802).
NOTE: The local point of contact is the local fire department through the 911 dispatch Center.
The nature and extent of the incident will dictate the order and number of phone calls to be
placed.
In addition to notifications required by statute, the City of Watertown, MA must
immediately notify the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency of any hazardous
materials emergency that meets Level 2 or Level 3 criteria. MEMA can be reached at 800-
982-9846.
This procedure details the notification information required from the emergency site to the
selected local point of contact and the State and the subsequent alerting of State HAZMAT
response personnel.
This procedure reflects the belief that both local and State response personnel must be
notified immediately of a release.
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PARTICIPATING AGENCIES
A. Primary Local point of Contact (i.e.: 911 Dispatch Center)
MUNICIPALITY
POINT OF CONTACT
24-HOUR PHONE#
City of Watertown
Dispatch
911
B. Alternate Local Point of Contact (i.e.: Police or Fire Dispatch Center)
MUNICIPALITY
POINT OF CONTACT
24-HOUR PHONE#
Newton
Dispatch
911 or 617-796-2100
C. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) (888-304-1133)
D. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) (800-982-6846)
E. The Federal Government should be contacted through the NRC (800-424-8802)
STATE RESPONSE PROCEDURES
A. Upon notification of a hazardous material emergency, the State Coordination Agency
(MEMA) shall record all emergency notification information.
B. The State Coordinating Agency (MEMA) shall receive and act upon requests for State
assistance.
C. The State Coordinating Agency (MEMA) shall notify the appropriate State agencies of
the HAZMAT emergency as specified in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
D. State agencies will provide assistance as described in the Massachusetts Hazardous
Materials Incident Response Plan and/or the Massachusetts Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan.
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Appendix 1
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TELEPHONE ROSTERS
FEDERAL AGENCIES
TELEPHONE
LOCATION
Department Of Transportation
202-366-4000
Washington, D.C.
Environment Protection Agency
617-223-7265
Boston, MA
Federal Emergency Management Agency
617-223-9540
Boston, MA
National Response Center
800-424-8802
Washington, D.C.
Occupational Safety and Health
617-565-1161
Boston, MA
Regional Response Team
617-565-3424
Boston, MA
U.S. Coast Guard
617-223-3000
Boston, MA
National Weather Service
508-823-1900
Taunton, MA
Agency for Toxic Substances &
Disease Control
404-639-0615
Atlanta, GA
Center for Disease Control
404-633-5313
Atlanta, GA
U.S. Army Operations Center
703-697-0218
Washington, D.C.
Defense Logistics Agency
800-851-8061
Washington, D.C.
Department of Energy
202-586-5000
Washington, D.C.
U.S. Bureau of Explosives
202-835-9500
Washington, D.C.
STATE AGENCIES
TELEPHONE
LOCATION
Department of Environmental Protection
888-304-1133
Boston, MA
Nuclear Incident Advisory Team
617-727-9710
Boston, MA
Massachusetts Highway Department
617-913-7500
Boston, MA
Department of Food and Agriculture
617-727-3000
Boston, MA
Massachusetts Emergency Management
800-982-6846
Framingham, MA
Department of Industrial Accidents
617-724-4900
Boston, MA
Department of Public Health
617-522-3700
Boston, MA
Massachusetts State Police
508-820-2121
Framingham, MA
Emergency Response Commission
800-982-6846
Framingham, MA
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TELEPHONE
CH EMTREC/CH LOREP 800-424-9300
American Association of Railroads (AAR) 202-639-2222
National Aaricultural Chemical Association 513-961-4300
I HOSPITALS
TELEPHONE
Mt. Auburn Hospital
617-492-3500
Newton Wellesley Hospital
617-243-6000
Boston Medical Center
617-638-8000
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
617-667-8000
Brigham and Women's Hospital
617-732-5500
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
617-632-3000
Boston Children's Hospital
617-355-6000
New England Baptist Hospital
617-754-5800
Tufts Medical Center
617-983-7000
Massachusetts General Hospital
617-726-2000
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
617-952-5000
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COMMUNITY AGENCIES
TELEPHONE
LOCATION
MBTA
617-222-1212
Boston
National Weather Service
508-622-3250
Norton
Poison Control
800-222-1222
Boston
Red Cross
781-410-3670
Medford
Utilities: National Grid — Natural Gas
800-233-5325
Waltham
Utilities: Eversource - Electricity
800-592-2000
Westwood
BORDERING JURISDICTIONS
BORDERING JURISDICTIONS
North - Belmont South - Newton
East - Boston West - Waltham
* Resource Manual contains Media Listings
MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS
TELEPHONE
LOCATION
Newspaper: Boston Globe
888-694-5623
Boston
Newspaper: Boston Herald
617-426-3000
Boston
TV Station: WCVB, Channel 5
781-449-0400
Needham
TV Station: WBZ, Channel 4
617-787-7000
Boston
TV Station: WHDH, Channel 7
800-280-8477
Boston
Radio Station: WRKO — 680 AM
617-266-6868
Boston
Radio Station: WBZ — 1030 AM
617-787-7250
Boston
Radio Station: WGBH — 89.7 FM
877-301-8970
1 Boston
TITLE III HAZARDOUS FACILITIES AND FACILITY COORDINATORS
Refer to Appendix D
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RELEASE FORM
Locally Dial 911 - NRC Dial 1-800-424-8802
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection 1-888-304-1133
1. Caller Name:
2. Affiliation:
3. Telephone:
4. Material Released:
5. Amount Released:
6. Date of Release:
Time:
EHS:
Call Date:
Time:
Ref #: Yes / No
Duration
DOT# / CAS #: _
Gals/Lbs:
H rs
Min
7. Release Medium: Air Water Land
(include height and direction of plume) (--------------------------describe terrain---------------------------)
8. Weather Conditions:
(Direction, MPH, Temperature, etc.)
9. Location of Release:
(address - street, building #, City, County, etc)
10. Facility Name:
Address:
11. Facility Emergency Contact:
(Name)
12. Incident Description:
(Color, odor, solid, liquid, gas)
13. Nearby Populations:
14. Other Hazardous Materials Nearby:
15. Additional Notifications Made:
(Address)
Local Fire Department Yes / No Time:
Community Emergency Coordinator Yes / No Time:
MA DEP Yes / No Time:
Federal National Response Center Yes / No Time:
16. Number of Dead / Injured: 17. Dead / Injured taken to:
18. Action Taken:
19. Form Completed by:
(Print Name and Title)
(Signature)
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ANNEX B
(DIRECTION AND CONTROL)
PURPOSE
To provide for effective leadership, coordination and unified on -scene command of emergency
response forces in the event of a hazardous material emergency.
SITUATION
A hazardous material emergency may require a broad range of on -scene response
organizations including emergency service personnel from all levels of government, industry
representatives, private contractors, and the media. The need for specialized equipment and
technical knowledge during response may also be extensive, as are the number of critical
decisions that must be made in areas of release containment, emergency worker safety, public
protective actions, and environmental protection.
It is recognized that response organizations are typically trained to operate within their agency
command structure, but they are rarely called upon to perform their duties as part of a unified
and integrated multi -organizational response, such as that required for a major hazardous
materials emergency. Therefore, this plan calls for implementation of a strong system of
direction and control.
Direction and Control begins with the initial local response, but is expanded as the emergency
escalates to a larger, multi -jurisdictional response which may possibly need to be coordinated or
directed by the State.
PARTICIPATING AGENCIES (See Attachment 1)
♦ Chief Executive: City Manager
♦ Fire Department
♦ Emergency Management Coordinators (City of Watertown and facility)
♦ Emergency Medical Services (City of Watertown and Third -Party Provider)
♦ Health Officer
♦ Police Department
♦ Public Works Department
♦ Public Information (Designee)
♦ Volunteer Groups
INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM
Incident Command System (ICS) is the combination of facilities, equipment, personnel,
procedures and communications operating within a common organizational structure with
responsibility for the management of assigned resources to effectively accomplish stated
objectives pertaining to the incident.
In accordance with OSHA regulation 29CFR 1910.120 and EPA regulation 40CFR 311, the
Incident Command System must be used when dealing with any Hazardous Materials Incident.
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INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM
(Example)
Incident Commander
IC
Public Information Safety
Operations Planning Logistics Finance
Staging Strategic Plans Supplies Contracts
Tactical Plans Services Accounting
Hazmat Team Personnel Time Control
Police Branch Equipment
Fire Branch
EMS Branch
Figure 1
RESPONSE PROCEDURES
Unified Command
This plan addresses the need to ensure Direction and Control for a multi-jurisdiction/multi-
agency response to hazardous materials emergency, which highlights the demand for a unified
command structure among responding organizations under the direction of one Incident
Commander. The concept of Unified Command simply means that all agencies that have
jurisdictional responsibilities and authority at an incident will contribute to the process of:
Determining overall response objectives
Selection of response strategies
Ensuring joint planning and application of tactical activities
Ensuring integrated planning and application of operational requirements; including
emergency
protective measures, containment, safety and security
Maximizing use of available resources
Incident Commander (Local)
Upon notification of hazardous material emergency, the ranking fire officer, or his/her
designee, with local jurisdiction and authority will act as Incident Commander.
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Command Post
The Incident Commander will assess the emergency situation, establish a Command Post
and institute the "Incident Command System" (example: Figure 1 — previous page). The
Incident Commander should also declare a Response Level according to the Response Level
Criteria listed in this section.
Responding State Agency
Upon notification by the State Coordinating Agency (MEMA) of a hazardous material
emergency the appropriate responding State agency may contact the Incident Commander to
assess the situation. This contact can be made by the assignment of an official to the scene or
by radio or telephone.
Response Level Criteria
Level 1— Controlled Emergency Condition
Incident that can be controlled by the primary first response agencies of a local
jurisdiction
Single jurisdiction and limited agency involvement
Does not require evacuation, except for the structure or affected facility
Confined geographic area
No immediate threat to life, health or property
Level 2 — Limited Emergency Condition
Potential threat to life, health or property
Expanded geographic scope
Limited evacuation of nearby residents or facilities
Involvement of one, two, three, or more jurisdictions
Limited participation or mutual aid from agencies that do not routinely respond to
emergency incidents in the area
Specialist or technical team is called to the scene
Combined emergency operations such as fire fighting and evacuation, or containment
and emergency medical care
Level 3 — Full Emergency Condition
Serious hazard or severe threat to life, health and property
Large geographic impact
Major community evacuation
Multi jurisdictional involvement
State and Federal involvement
Specialists and technical teams deployed
Extensive resource management and allocation
Multiple emergency operations
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Declaring a Response Level
The Incident Commander should declare a Response Level. If a response level has not
been declared, the responding State agency should recommend that the Incident Commander
declare a Response Level.
If necessary, the responding State agency may declare a Response Level for the purpose of
activating and coordinating the State response. In all cases, the responding State agency
should coordinate with the Incident Commander in declaring a Response Level.
Authority Dynamics and Transfer
Just as the dynamics of on -scene Direction and Control operations expand and change as
an incident escalates leadership and authority may also have to be transferred as an
emergency expands. In this regard, the following criteria could be used to determine where
Direction and Control authority should be centered:
— Geographic area involved
— Single or multi -jurisdictions affected
— Number of response agencies
— Resource commitments
— Response operational requirements (i.e. fire fighting, environmental contamination,
public health impacts, evacuation, containment, and emergency medical)
— State and/or local statutes/ordinances
Based on these criteria, authority, unified command and the designation of an Incident
Commander could change as a hazardous material emergency expands.
Responsibilities
Response Level 1— Controlled Emergency Condition
Responding local agency(s) designate Incident Commander
Command Post established, incident Command System implemented
Incident Commander establishes liaison with the Facility Emergency Coordinator
Incident Commander ensures the appropriate local emergency organization(s) are
notified and briefed
Notify State DEP (888-304-1133)
Incident Commander evaluations the need to declare a higher response level, if
appropriate
Continue evaluation of incident
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Response Level 2 — Limited Emergency Condition
Identify Incident Commander
Command Post established, Incident Command System implemented
Incident Commander evaluates the need for a Deputy or other on -scene assistants
Incident Commander designates a Safety Officer
Unified command established
Notify State DEP (888-304-1133) and MEMA (800-982-6846)
Incident Commander evaluates the need to declare higher or lower Response Level
Local chief executive notified and briefed
Public Information Officer notified or appointed by Incident Commander
Local Chief Executive evaluates the need to declare a Local State of Emergency
Local Emergency Manager or Incident Commander determines the need for activation of
the local Emergency Operations Center
Continue evaluation of incident and adjust as necessary
Response Level 3 — Full Emergency Condition
NOTE: If the incident begins at this level, response activities must include all functions
designated at the previous level (Limited Emergency Condition above)
Chief Executive declares a Local State of Emergency and notifies MEMA (800-982-
6846)
Emergency Manager activates the Emergency Operations Center
A full Emergency Condition Response level could be of a magnitude that requires resources
from State and Federal agencies and other national sources. The Commonwealth of
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) coordinates the application of the
state's resources in an emergency, in support of local government. At this response level,
unified command would likely include State and possibly, Federal resources. Local and State
officials should re-examine response requirements and designations of the Incident Commander
at this time based upon the scope, technical complexity and State and local statutes and
ordinances.
NOTE: Response Levels may be given designations (titles) by agreement between planning
authorities. As plans and procedures are developed (with the REPC) it is recommended that
specific response levels be given standard titles, (i.e. Level One, Two, and Three) or some
comparable designations. Such titles should be consistent within and between adjacent
communities.
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Attachment 1
COMMUNITY DIRECTION AND CONTROL
POSITION
Chief Executive — City Manager
NAME/
DEPARTMENT /
AGENCY
TELEPHONE
George Proakis
617-972-6465
Fire Department — Fire Chief
Chief Ryan Nicholson
617-972-6512
Emergency Management
Coordinators (EMD & Assistant
Capt. Ralph Mele
617-972-6510
Emergency Medical
Services — Fire Department
Lt. David Meagher
617-972-6510
Health Official (Director)
Larry Ramdin
617-972-6446
Police Department — Police Chief
Chief Thomas Rocca
617-972-6537
Public Works Department -
Superintendent
Gregory St. Louis
617-972-6420
Public Information (City Manager's
Office)
George Proakis
617-972-6465
Volunteer Groups
(Other)
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ANNEX C
(CONTAINMENT)
PURPOSE
Provide for the control of a hazardous material release or spill into the environment.
SITUATION
The fixed -facility or transporter, or other organization, responsible for a spill of a hazardous
material is liable for the spill.
The EPCRA Section 302(c) facilities in each community have designated a Facility
Emergency Coordinator (FEC) to act as liaison to the Community Emergency coordinator (CEC)
in a hazardous materials emergency. The FEC will arrange for the use of containment material
provided by the facility in a mutual aid situation.
The Incident Commander will make determinations regarding the need for resources and
assistance. The DEP and/or MEMA will coordinate the provision of state containment resources.
The responding State agency will determine if Federal assistance is required and contact the
Regional Response Team (RRT).
LOCAL PARTICIPATING AGENCIES
♦ Local Fire Department
♦ Facility Response Coordinator(s)
♦ Department of Public Works
♦ Health Officer
♦ Incident Commander
♦ Watershed (MWRA)
♦ Clean-up Contractors
♦ Massachusetts DEP
♦ HAZMAT Response Team(s)
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RESPONSE PROCEDURES
Response Level Criteria
Level 1— Controlled Emergency Condition
Incident Commander will assess the impact of the release, the need for containment
operations and clean up. DEP, facility personnel and the responsible party may assist
Fire Chief monitors containment assistance and resource requirements
Safety Officer monitors health impact of all containment activities on emergency workers
and nearby residents. Health Officer and EMS may assist.
Level 2 — Limited Emergency Condition
Incident Commander, in consultation with DEP, facility personnel and responsible party
takes appropriate containment action
Local Fire Chief activates Facilities Emergency Coordinator (see Attachment 1) and
coordinates containment resources and assistance
Facilities Emergency Coordinator advises Fire Chief of facilities' containment resources
situation
Fire Chief assesses need for State resources to assist with containment
Safety Officer monitors health impact of all containment activities on emergency workers
and nearby residents. Health Officer and EMS may assist
Response Level 3 — Full Emergency Condition
Incident Commander, in consultation with DEP, HAZMAT Team and other technical
specialist, will determine if appropriate containment actions can be implemented without
State assistance. If State assistance is requested, the State responding agency will
determine if Federal assistance will be requested through the Federal Regional
Response Team
Incident Commander should coordinate containment resources and assistance providing
responding personnel are qualified and have received appropriate containment training
and adequate protective equipment is available
Facilities emergency Coordinator continues to provide support to Incident Commander
Safety Officer continues to monitor health impact of containment activities on emergency
workers and nearby residents and request assistance from the Massachusetts
Department of Public Health, if appropriate.
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ANNEX D
(ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION)
PURPOSE
To obtain and analyze hazardous material release information in order to determine the
threats and impact of the emergency on people and the environment and to recommend
protective actions to decision makers.
SITUATION
A release or threatened release of hazardous material could result in serious and quickly
escalating threats to the public. The physical or chemical characteristics of hazardous materials
may include toxicity, flammability or reactivity. These factors require technical analysis by
qualified and approved specialists in order to determine existing hazards, the anticipated course
of the incident and any new hazards if things go wrong. Because the situation may change
rapidly, it is important the analysis be done thoroughly by specialists in order to ensure public
safety.
Responders arriving at the scene without knowledge of the hazardous materials involved will
attempt to determine at a distance what material is involved, ensuring utmost regards for
personal safety and staying upwind of the incident scene. Binoculars should be used to read
placard identification numbers and responders should then contact their emergency
communications dispatcher. After referring to the North American Emergency Response
Guidebook and other sources (i.e.: CAMEO) for information on hazards from the material
involved, responders will cautiously determine if any victims require rescue and take appropriate
action.
Few communities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts have the extent of expertise to
analyze the wide range of hazardous material emergencies that can occur and would need to
request technical assistance for many types of emergencies. A critical element of assessment
and evaluation is to recognize when additional expertise is needed and how to obtain it. Local
Fire Departments can directly request local (if available) or State Regional Hazardous
Materials Response Teams.
The process of assessment and evaluation (A&E) takes place at several levels. At the
emergency site, the Incident Commander must have expertise available that can provide
technical guidance. Local or state Response Teams may provide this technical guidance.
Determination of the type of hazard involves knowing what hazardous material is involved and
its potential impact and containment status.
State assistance should be requested through the DEP
800-982-6846. Federal assistance will be requested by
contacting the Federal Regional Response Team (RRT).
AT 888-304-1133 and/or MEMA at
the responding State agency by
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Assessment priorities may include:
Identifying the material involved
Determining its hazard potential
Measuring the magnitude of release of material into the environment
Assessing health impact of the release on emergency workers, the public and
environmental resources
As the incident continues, it may be appropriate for an in-depth analysis to be performed at
a location where experts can assemble in the proper analytical environment, such as the on -
scene Command Post or the local Emergency Operating Center (EOC). In this situation, all
appropriate information from the scene should be provided to the assessment and evaluation
specialists.
The A&E specialist must also determine what additional information is needed. Inquiries will
be directed to individuals at the scene and to the owners of the material, or to other experts
involved.
A compilation for the information about the incident that may be needed is found in the
Hazardous Materials Release Form (Attachment 1). A Hazardous Materials Data Sheet
(Attachment 2) may also be completed at this time.
Other sources of information that may be used include:
• North American Emergency Response Guidebook (Orange Book)
• NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Handbooks
• CHRIS Manual
• CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS), formerly Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) which are filed
with the local Fire Department, LEPC, and SERC
• Computer Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO)
• EPA Chemical Profiles (for Extremely Hazardous Substances)
• Chemical Industries or Laboratories nearby
• Farm and Related Industry
• Institutions of Higher Learning
• Hazard Simulation Models (CAMEO, EIS/C, etc)
• Private Consultants
• Local Contractors (State Contractors)
In certain cases, the physical characteristics of a material may be important. For example, if
a toxic gas is heavier than air, responders should be advised to avoid low areas. If a material
reacts violently with water, fire fighters should not use water. Attachment 2, Incident Technical
Data Form is used to record important information.
Meteorology may be of significant importance and should be factored into the assessment.
The wind direction may indicate areas or people at risk. Wind speed may help to predict the
amount of warning time that will be available in the event of a sudden spill or explosion
producing toxic by-products. Atmospheric dispersion will depend on meteorological conditions.
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Analysts also need to evaluate the weather forecast to prepare for changing conditions, such as
precipitation, which may react with materials.
A&E analysts must evaluate the potential impact by area and its population. Special
consideration must be given to additional facilities, which would contribute to the problem, those
which are subjected to additional risk due to their proximity to the emergency site and the nature
of their activities, and those with a special role in emergency response.
PARTICIPATING AGENCIES AND/OR PERSONNEL
♦ Local Health Officer
♦ Fire Department
♦ Facility Emergency Coordinator
♦ Industry Specialists
♦ Police Department
♦ Emergency Medical Services
♦ Emergency Management
♦ Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
♦ Regional Response Team (Federal)
♦ State Emergency Response Team
RESPONSE PROCEDURES
Response Level Criteria
Response Level 1— Controlled Emergency Condition
Incident Commander conducts joint assessment with the Facility Emergency
Coordinator
Incident Commander provides facility assessment technical information to the Local
Emergency Manager, if appropriate
Local Emergency Manager provides facility assessment technical information to the
Health Officer or Director of Public Health, if appropriate
Response Level 2 — Limited Emergency Condition
Incident Commander and Facility Emergency Coordinator continue joint assessment
The Incident Commander will determine if additional assessment resources are required
The State HAZMAT Team and/or Massachusetts DEP will:
Deploy assessment monitoring resources
Determine the magnitude of the release
Estimate health impact of release on the community
Based upon available protective action guides recommends protective actions to
the Incident Commander
The Incident Commander will make protective action decisions and execute the decision
through an emergency order, if appropriate
If appropriate, the Local Emergency Manager or Incident Commander will advise State
officials of the local A&E findings and potential A&E support requirements
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Response Level 3 — Full Emergency Condition
The Incident Commander will designate an A&E Officer
The State/Local HAZMAT Team and/or Massachusetts DEP will:
Deploy assessment monitoring resources
El Determine the magnitude of the release
Estimate health impact of release on the community
Recommend protective actions based upon available protective action guides, to
the On -Scene Commander
Request assistance from the State in further assessment and evaluation, if
required
The local Chief Executive will make protective action decisions and execute the decision
through emergency orders, if appropriate
The Local Emergency Manager and the Incident Commander will request additional
State A&E support, if required
The responding State agency (if required) will determine if the situation requires Federal
assistance. If required they will contact the Federal Regional Response Team (RRT).
The Chemical Incident Technical Data Form (Attachment 2) will be prepared for the RRT
by local/state agencies
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Attachment 1
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RELEASE FORM
Locally Dial 911 - NRC Dial 1-800-424-8802
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection 1-888-304-1133
1. Caller Name: Call Date:
2. Affiliation:
3. Telephone: Ref #:
Time:
Yes / No
4. Material Released: EHS: DOT# / CAS #:
5. Amount Released: Gals/Lbs:
6. Date of Release: Time: Duration: Hrs Min
7. Release Medium: Air Water Land
(include height and direction of plume) (--------------------------describe terrain---------------------------)
9. Weather Conditions:
(Direction, MPH, Temperature, etc.)
9. Location of Release:
(address - street, building #, City, County, etc)
11. Facility Name:
Address:
11. Facility Emergency Contact:
(Name) (Address)
12. Incident Description:
(Color, odor, solid, liquid, gas)
16. Nearby Populations:
17. Other Hazardous Materials Nearby:
18. Additional Notifications Made:
Local Fire Department Yes / No Time:
Community Emergency Coordinator Yes / No Time:
MA DEP Yes / No Time:
Federal National Response Center Yes / No Time:
16. Number of Dead / Injured:
18. Action Taken:
17. Dead / Injured taken to:
19. Form Completed by:
(Print Name and Title)
(Date)
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Attachment 2
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DATA SHEET
Name of Material:
DOT Hazard Class: UN/NA#:
CAS Number: Chemical Formula:
Physical Description:
SPECIFIC HEALTH PROPERTIES:
Health:
Flammability:
Reactivity:
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
IDLH: ppm PEL:
ppm
Odor Threshold: ppm
Flash Point: °
F (degrees)
Specific Gravity:
Ignition Temperature: °
F (degrees)
Boiling Point:
Flammable Limits: % to
%
Water Solubility:
Vapor Density:
Other:
Reactive with:
Possible Extinguishing Agents:
Protective Equipment Required:
First Aid:
Evacuation Distances:
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ANNEX E
(PUBLIC WARNING AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION)
PURPOSE
To provide timely, reliable and effective warning to the public in the event of a hazardous
material emergency. To provide emergency information pertaining to the need for protective
actions and provide information on the emergency situation to the media.
SITUATION
A release of a hazardous material into the environment could quickly bring harm to
public health. The public, however, can be protected through the implementation of
protective actions. In order for protective actions to be effective, the public must be first,
warned or alerted that an emergency exists and secondly, instructed on what to do.
The Basic Plan hazard analysis of City of Watertown, Massachusetts has identified
facilities and transportation routes, which have extremely hazardous substances, where
protective actions could be implemented. A map depicting the location of these sites can be
found in the hazard analysis section - Appendix B. Residents will be warned by a
combination of the following resources when available: media announcements and
Emergency Alert System (EAS); emergency vehicles with sirens and public address
systems; door to door notification by uniform personnel; telephone calls to specific locations
(schools, hospitals, etc).
The Incident Commander will determine with local and mutual aid police and fire
departments, a process to warn the public of the emergency and protective actions. The
Public Information Officer will be an integral part of that process. A person should be
assigned to coordinate the warning function activating those local and mutual aid resources
that may be available and to request state assistance when needed. Massachusetts State
Police resources may be available to backup local capabilities.
The process should be to determine first the area needing to be warned; second, a
comprehensive means for warning including: route alerting (emergency vehicles with sirens
and PA systems) door- to -door if practical, and targeted telephone calls to special locations
(schools, hospitals, etc). The PIO should contact local media to advise them of the situation
and provide the information needed to be given to warn the public.
Resources assigned to Route Alerting should be coordinated to insure that all impacted
areas are warned. Special care should be taken to insure that units assigned to Route
Alerting are not sent into the hot zone or areas for which they are not adequately protected.
Personnel assigned to any door-to-door warning effort should
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Pre -scripted messages and warning for advising residents to shelter in place or evacuate
are found at the end of this section.
NOTE: Communities with non-English speaking populations should consider having
prescripted warnings in other languages as part of this annex.
City of Watertown, Massachusetts has taken pro -active measures to educate its residents
about planned response procedures.
For additional information related to warning and evacuation of the public, please refer to
Section 3.12, of the City of Watertown Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
PARTICIPATING AGENCIES
♦ Emergency Management Office
♦ Public Information Officer
♦ Fire Department
♦ Police Department
♦ Massachusetts State Police
♦ Emergency Alert System (EAS) Stations
♦ Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
RESPONSE PROCEDURES
Response Criteria
Response Level 1— Controlled Emergency Condition
There should be no need for Public Warning or Emergency Information for this Response
Level. The Public Information Officer should monitor the situation and be prepared to respond
to public and media requests for information. Note: Only the PIO should be allowed to give
any information regarding the incident
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Response Level 2 — Limited Emergency Condition
This response level may require the warning of a limited area close to the emergency scene
which local response forces are capable of managing. It may also require the activation of the
State Emergency Alert System (EAS).
Incident Commander, based on the protective action decision, activates local warning
system, if necessary, which may include sirens, route alerting and residential door to
door alerting
Incident Commander advises Local Emergency Manager if there is a need to activate
EAS
Local Emergency Manager may advise Public Information Officer to activate EAS
directly by a request through the State Coordinating Agency (MEMA) or to the local
EAS station. Note: MEMA should be advised of any EAS request by requestor
EAS messages are prepared by the Public Information Officer and approved by the
Incident Commander (See Sample Messages, Attachment 1)
Public Information Officer is responsible to media requests for information of the
situation
Response Level 3 — Full Emergency Condition
This response level normally requires public warning and emergency instructions to a
sizable area. State resources may be required to support public warning. The State
Emergency Alert System will normally be activated.
The Incident Commander, based on protective action decisions, shall insure that
appropriate actions are taken to warn the affected public
City of Watertown Police Department advises the Incident Commander and the
Massachusetts State Police if there is a need for State Police assistance in public
warning
The Incident Commander will advise the Emergency Manager if there is a need for state
assistance with public warning
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency implements the Comprehensive
Emergency Management Plan and if necessary notifies the Massachusetts State Police
to provide assistance in public warning
Local Emergency Manager or Incident Commander advises Public Information Officer to
activate EAS
EAS messages are prepared by the Public Information Officer and are approved by the
Incident Commander. (See Sample Message, Attachment 1)
Public Information Officer and/or Emergency Manager activates EAS and prepares and
submits messages for broadcast to media
The Public Information Officer establishes a joint news center/area where all media can
obtain information on the emergency
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Attachment 1
Sample
EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM
MESSAGES
EAS Message # 1
Shelter in Place (Residents)
EAS Message # 2
Shelter in Place (School population assurance)
EAS Message # 3
Resident Evacuation
EAS Message # 4
Evacuation (School population assurance)
EAS Message # 5
Emergency Transportation Request
ROUTE ALERTING MESSAGES
Route Alerting Message # 1
Shelter in Place
Route Alerting Message # 2
Evacuation
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Attachment 1
Cont'd 2 of 4
EAS Message # 1
Shelter in Place (residents)
"A hazardous material release has occurred at (site of emergency). The City of
Watertown Fire Department is requesting all persons in the area(s) of (identify danger areas)
to immediately take shelter indoors. Fire officials are requesting this protective action until such
time that the danger is over.
Once indoors, residents should:
Close and lock all exterior doors and windows
Turn off all air conditioning/heating systems/fans
Turn off clothes dryer and any venting fans from the kitchen, bathroom, etc.
Insure that family pets are indoors and/or livestock are inside their barns with the doors
and openings closed
Stay inside until advised otherwise by emergency responders
Please make sure your neighbors are aware of this bulletin
Public safety personnel are requesting residents to use the telephone for emergency
calls only
Stay tuned to this TV or radio station for further information and instructions".
EAS MESSAGE # 2
Shelter in Place (School population assurance)
"The City of Watertown school system is advising parents that students in the {name
schoo/(s)) are safely protected in their schools. Students will remain there until the emergency
is over and it is safe for them to leave. City of Watertown school representatives will advise via
this station, instructions for parents and guardians as soon as it is safe. The Fire Department is
requesting parents not to call the school and not to attempt to drive to the school. Fire
Department and public safety agencies request residents to follow their instructions. More
information will be provided by the school(s) and fire personnel as soon as it becomes
available."
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Cont'd 3 of 4
EAS MESSAGE # 3
Residential Evacuation
"A hazardous material release has occurred at {site of emergency}. The Watertown
Fire Department is requesting all persons in the area of {identify danger areas} to immediately
evacuate the area. Fire officials are requesting residents to evacuate as soon as possible.
Residents should leave via the following routes(s): {identify street/roads to use). Shelters
have been opened at {identify shelters name/location). Residents needing emergency
transportation should call {identify emergency transportation number}. Please make sure
your neighbors, home -bounds, latchkey kids and mobility impaired neighbors you know, are
aware of this bulletin, and assist them if possible. Public safety officials are requesting residents
to follow their instructions immediately and to drive safely. Tune to radio station {identify radio
station} for information while driving."
EAS MESSAGE # 4
Evacuation (School population assurance)
"The Watertown school system is advising parents that students in the {name
school(s)) are being evacuated to {identify host schools} that are in a safe location. Students
will remain there until the emergency is over and it is safe for them to leave. Watertown school
representatives will advise via this station to provide updated instructions for parents and
guardians as soon as it is safe. The Fire Department is requesting parents not to call the school
and not to attempt to drive to the school. Fire Department and public safety agencies are
requesting all residents to follow their instructions. More information will be provided by school
and fire personnel as soon as it becomes available."
EAS MESSAGE # 5
Emergency Transportation Request
"The Watertown Fire Department is requesting any person needing emergency
transportation to call the following number: {identify emergency transportation number}.
Transportation is available to transport residents without transportation to shelters that have
been opened. This number is for emergency transportation requests only. Public safety
officials are requesting residents to use the telephone for emergency calls only. Residents
should stay tuned to this station for information and instructions."
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Cont'd 4 of 4
ROUTE ALERTING UNIT MESSAGE # 1
Sheltering in Place
"This is the Police. A hazardous material emergency has occurred, please go and stay
indoors. Close all of your windows and doors to keep air out of your home. Turn on your
television to get more complete instructions. Shut all doors and close your windows. Turn on
your television and tune to Channel {identify channels(s)} to get more complete instructions.
Please make sure that your neighbors are alerted."
ROUTE ALERTING UNIT MESSAGE # 2
Evacuation Order
"This is the Police. An emergency evacuation has been declared, evacuate to {identify
shelter name/location} via {identify streets/roads}. For emergency transportation please call
{identify emergency transportation number). Please make sure your neighbors are alerted.
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ANNEX F
(PROTECTIVE ACTIONS)
PURPOSE
To implement actions that would reduce or eliminate public and emergency worker exposure
to hazardous materials released into the environment.
SITUATION
Local government has the primary responsibility to protect its residents. Local emergency
responders will be tasked with determining protective actions to initiate in order to protect the
public. State and federal resources will generally supplement and complement on -going local
protective action activities. In hazardous material incidents, protective actions typically involve
the following actions:
Isolate the hazard area to prevent exposure to the hazardous material or its effects.
The creation of hot, warm and cold zones and prevention of vehicular and pedestrian
traffic into them prevent further injuries.
Sheltering -in -place inside structures to reduce exposure to the hazardous material in
the air. The basic premise is to create as airtight as possible enclosures to prevent the
hazardous material from reaching the enclosures occupants. This option is especially
suitable for releases of short duration, generally less than two hours. Incidents involving
pressurized tanks of toxic gases are a common scenario for this option.
Evacuation from the hazardous area. The premise here is to remove the population
from the hazard area, i.e. the hot zone. The evacuation is normally accomplished by
vehicle, but could be accomplished by simply walking if the hazard area is small.
Personal vehicles, buses, chair -vans and public safety vehicles are often used to move
the affected population. Special attention should be given to personal protection
equipment needs of personnel involved in the transportation efforts into the hazard area.
Strict controls are needed to prevent access into areas beyond the personal protective
equipment capabilities of the personnel involved in the evacuation.
In the event of large-scale incidents involving multiple municipalities, State resources may
assist in coordinating resources to multiple jurisdictions.
Collateral activities, depending on the scope and length of the incident, related to the
population protection process include: sheltering, mass care and consequent management
(impact on business activity, etc). The American Red Cross is the primary agency for operating
shelters. The City of Watertown Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, Section 3.15
has a listing of shelters and their capacities and should be referenced.
NOTE: If any evacuation is required, please call the local Chapter of the American Red
Cross.
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PARTICIPATING AGENCIES
Local Level Agencies
♦ American Red Cross — Local Chapter
♦ Emergency Management
♦ Fire Department
♦ Health Office
♦ Office on Aging
♦ Public Information Officer
♦ Public Works Department
♦ Police Department
♦ School Department
♦ Emergency Medical Services
♦ Transportation Companies
♦ Bus Companies
♦ Taxi Companies
♦ Chair Van Services
State Level Agencies
♦ American Red Cross
♦ Massachusetts Emergency Management
♦ Office on Aging
♦ Public Information Officer
♦ Massachusetts State Police
♦ Massachusetts Highway Department
RESPONSE PROCEDURE
Population Protection Measures
Response Level — Controlled Emergency Condition
The Incident Commander will determine if population protection measures are warranted or needed.
Facility specialist and/or resources found in Annex A, Appendix 1 may be used to assist in that
determination. Typically at this level, population protection measures are not required. To prevent
unnecessary exposure, the following measures will be initiated:
The senior fire service representative will assume the Incident Commander role and delegate
the various ICS positions (Safety, Operations, Public Information, etc) to the extent
necessary.
Establishment of hot, warm and cold zones. Typically at this level, population protection
measures are limited to isolation of the spill area/contamination area.
Marking of the above zones.
Insure all workers and public safety responders are aware of zone boundaries.
In the event of an exposure of anyone to the hazardous material involved, the person
exposed will be assessed and a determination made if decontamination and/or medical
treatment is needed.
The Incident Commander shall determine if a licensed clean-up contractor is needed and if
the spill is reportable under DEP and Federal Guidelines. If the spill is reportable, ensure
DEP and/or National Response Center are contacted.
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Response Level— Limited Emergency Condition
The Incident Commander will determine the extent and types of population protection measures to be
taken.
The North American Emergency Response Guidebook should be consulted for determining
the initial population protection zone and measures to be taken.
The Incident Commander shall establish protective action zones including hot, warm and cold
zones. The location of these zones shall be made known to all responding emergency
personnel.
Based upon the threat, a determination will be made on what population protection actions(s)
will be initiated. Actions to consider for protective actions include: isolation, sheltering -in -
place and evacuation.
Once the decision is made regarding population protection measures, the Public Information
Officer will be instructed to take measures to warn the affected areas (see Annex E, "Public
Warning and Emergency Information").
For implementing the population protection measures, a Unified Incident Command system
will be initiated, including representatives of resources that will be used to effect the
measures. Typically, the following resources will be used:
Fire Department
Police Department
Emergency Medical Services
Transportation Assets (buses, chair vans, taxies, etc)
Public Works Department
American Red Cross
The Incident Commander shall designate an individual to coordinate the resources assigned
to carry out the protection measures. Special care should be taken to insure that units
assigned to protective measures are not sent into the hot zone or areas for which they are
not adequately protected.
Request needed personal protective equipment for personnel assigned to population
protection measures.
The protective measures coordinator must organize the resources to ensure the area is
completely isolated and that transport resources are available for those without
transportation. A system will be needed to ensure that the request for transportation was
routed to the transport resources in an efficient manner.
For those situations involving multiple municipalities, the command system should
include representatives from the affected cities and towns.
Depending on the length of time, residents are expected to be away from their homes,
consideration should be given to opening shelters.
The American Red Cross should be contacted to assist in the opening of shelters.
Shelter locations should be determined based on the projected largest population
protection zones. Hazardous material specialists should be consulted.
For those actions that involve an emergency evacuation, an emergency number will be
designated for those persons needing emergency transportation. The PIO will be
advised of the number. The number chosen should have the capacity to handle large
volumes of calls.
For those situations resulting in the contamination of residents/non-emergency response
personnel, steps should be taken to insure that they have been processed through a
decontamination unit.
For those areas for which sheltering -in -place is the appropriate measure, insure those
areas are warned (see Annex E, "Public Warning and Emergency Information").
Determine an orderly re-entry plan for allowing residents and workers back into
evacuated areas, when it is safe to do so.
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Response Level — Full Emergency Condition
Upon the decision to implement an evacuation as a protective action, the Incident Commander or the
Local Emergency Manager will be responsible for its implementation in accordance with the local
evacuation procedures. Evacuations that demand urgent and immediate action will be directed and
managed by the Incident Commander. Evacuation of major scope, which includes large populations and
extensive relocation and support services, will be under the authority of the Governor, coordinated by The
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency from the State Emergency Operations Center in
Framingham.
The Incident Commander shall insure that adequate resources are available to cope with the situation.
Insure that the municipalities have made emergency declarations involved.
Request emergency powers via MEMA to declare a gubernatorial State of Emergency,
including emergency forced evacuation authority.
Insuring that all local and mutual aid resources have been exhausted before requesting State
and if necessary Federal assistance.
Insure that a system is created to provide the replacement of emergency workers after 12
hours of duty.
Insure that essential services, utilities, mail delivery, and mass care are considered in the
operations plan.
Insure that mitigation efforts are accomplished as fast as can be done safely.
Insure that monitoring teams are deployed to monitor air, water and ground contamination in
perimeter and affected areas, when appropriate.
Insure that units assigned to protective measures are not sent into the hot zone or areas for
which they are not adequately protected.
Obtain needed personal protective equipment for personnel assigned to population protection
measures.
Determine an orderly re-entry plan for allowing residents and workers back into evacuated
areas, when it is safe to do so.
Emergency Worker Exposure Control
The following response procedure will be used on all hazardous material incident response levels. The
Incident Commander, Safety Officer and facility personnel are responsible for controlling toxic exposure
to emergency workers by the following methods:
— Incident Commander will designate an on -scene Safety Officer responsible for emergency
worker exposure control.
— Establish hot, warm and cold operating zones, if necessary.
— Mark above zones and insure locations of zones are made known to all emergency workers.
— Inform each emergency worker of all hazards present.
— Require emergency workers to record any exposures and report exposure to Incident
Commander or Safety Officer.
— If an emergency worker is exposed, a decision must be made to isolate, decontaminate, or
transport for treatment.
— Ensure that personnel are properly protected and given instruction in how to use appropriate
protective clothing and equipment.
— Establish decontamination station procedures for emergency workers and equipment, if
necessary.
— Determine the need for additional exposure control resources.
— Provide on -scene medical supervision and treatment capability.
— Ensure that emergency workers use appropriate protective equipment that meets OSHA
standards.
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Attachment 1
IN —PLACE SHELTERING INSTRUCTIONS
• Close all doors. Close and lock all windows. Seal gaps under doorways and windows with
wet towels or thick tape.
• Set ventilation systems to 100% re -circulation. If not possible, turn off system.
• Seal any gaps around window air conditioners, bathroom exhaust fans, range vents, and
dryer vents.
• Close fireplace dampers.
• Close as many internal doors as possible.
• If explosion is possible, close drapes, curtains and shades over windows. Stay away from
windows.
• If you suspect that the gas or vapor has entered the structure you are in, hold a wet cloth
over your nose and mouth.
NOTE: In place sheltering should only be used for those events two hours in duration of exposure or less.
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ANNEX G
(EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES)
PURPOSE
To coordinate on -scene emergency medical care, transportation, and hospital treatment for
victims of hazardous materials emergency. To ensure that mutual aid plans for both the
Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and hospitals are implemented.
SITUATION
A release of a hazardous material into the environment could result in multiple casualties.
Emergency medical assistance will be needed to provide medical care to employees of the
facility, emergency workers, and the affected public.
The hazard analysis of City of Watertown identified several facilities and transportation
routes that frequently contain hazardous chemicals. Attachment 1 lists the ambulance service
and hospitals providing emergency care and transportation in the area.
Hazardous materials emergencies commonly require mutual aid assistance among
ambulance services and hospitals. There should be written agreements in place between each
organization to ensure an effective response.
Local agencies and area hospitals typically provide emergency medical services. The role
of the EMS units is to coordinate medical resources responding to the scene.
PARTICIPATING AGENCIES
♦ Ambulance Services
♦ Local Emergency Management Office
♦ Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Coordinator
♦ Local Fire Department EMS
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RESPONSE PROCEDURES
Response Level 1— Controlled Emergency Conditions
Senior community EMS response personnel would manage the Medical situation at the scene.
The Incident Commander is responsible for workers at the scene, and to minimize health threats
from exposure. Community EMS is responsible for coordinating the EMS response for the
Incident Commander. No state action should be required for this response level.
Response Level 2 — Limited Emergency Condition
The EMS Coordinator will serve as part of the ICS and will be kept apprised of the
situation.
The EMS Coordinator will monitor the situation and coordinate with Ambulance
Services, area hospitals, C-MED and the State Public Health Department, if
necessary.
The EMS Coordinator will evaluate the need for mutual aid and coordinate any
required assistance.
Hospital Administrators will take initial steps to prepare for treatment of chemical
exposure victims and shall evaluate the need to implement the hospital disaster plan.
Response Level 3 — Full Emergency Condition
The EMS Coordinator will perform the duties listed under Limited Emergency
Conditions plus:
El Notify the CMED Dispatch Center in a mass casualty incident, if appropriate.
El Coordinate all EMS activities with Incident Commander, Local Emergency
Manager, local Public Health Officer and State Public Health Commissioner,
if necessary.
El Assign transportation and triage officers if required.
If multiple victims are expected, area hospitals will be asked to implement their
disaster plans, according to hospital protocol.
The State Public Health Department will provide additional support, as necessary.
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Attachment 1
AMBULANCE SERVICES
I MUNICIPALITY COVERED
[ AMBULANCE SERVICE
TELEPHONE
City of Watertown
Dispatch
911
City of Watertown
PRO Ambulance Service
911 or 617-492-2700
HOSPITALS WITH
HAZMAT TREATMENT & DECONTAMINATION CAPABILITY
HOSPITAL NAME
MUNICIPALITY
TELEPHONE
Mt. Auburn Hospital
Cambridge
617-492-3500
Newton -Wellesley Hospital
Newton
617-243-6000
Boston Medical Center
Boston
617-638-8000
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston
617-667-8000
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston
617-732-5500
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Boston
617-632-3000
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston
617-355-6000
New England Baptist Hospital
Boston
617-754-5800
Tufts Medical Center
Boston
617-983-7000
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston
617-726-2000
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Charlestown
617-952-5000
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ANNEX H
(TRAINING)
PURPOSE
To establish a comprehensive program that will ensure appropriate training of agency personnel
and emergency staff in hazardous materials response and implementation of the Hazardous Materials
Emergency Plan.
SITUATION
Section 303 (c) (8) of EPCRA, OSHA 29CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER) and EPA 40CFR 311;
require that those responsible for implementing chemical emergency plans be provided training
opportunities that enhance local emergency response capabilities. The City of Watertown LEPC intends
to utilize courses sponsored by the Federal and State governments, and private organizations in helping
fulfill this requirement. The LEPC will also schedule courses that address the unique concerns and needs
for the local hazardous materials preparedness program. Employers are responsible for ensuring the
health and safety of responding personnel, as well as the protection of the public and community served.
The City of Watertown LEPC will work in conjunction with the State Emergency Response
Commission and Community leaders to evaluate the hazardous materials training development needs of
local emergency personnel. The LEPC will coordinate local training initiatives to ensure consistency with
the Hazardous Materials Plans and will maximize training resources available from all levels of
government and the private sector.
Employees who participate, or are expected to participate, in emergency response, shall be given
training in accordance with the following paragraphs:
First Responder Awareness Level
First responders at the awareness level are individuals who are likely to witness or discover a
hazardous substance release and who have been trained to initiate an emergency response sequence by
notifying the proper authorities of the release. They would take no further action beyond notifying the
authorities of the release.
First responders at the awareness level shall have sufficient training or have had sufficient
experience to objectively demonstrate competency in the following areas:
a. An understanding of what "hazardous materials" is, and the risks associated with them in
an incident.
b. An understanding of the potential outcomes associated with an emergency when
hazardous materials are present.
c. The ability to recognize the presence of hazardous materials in an emergency.
d. The ability to identify the hazardous materials, if possible.
e. The understanding of the role of the first responder awareness individual in the
employer's emergency response plan including site security and control and the North
American Emergency Response Guidebook.
f. The ability to realize the need for additional resources, and to make appropriate
notifications to the communication center.
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First Responder Operations Level
First Responders at the operations level are individuals who respond to releases or potential
releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response to the site for the purpose of
protecting nearby persons, property, or the environment from the effects of the release. They
are trained to respond in a defensive fashion without actually trying to stop the release. Their
function is to contain the release from a safe distance, keep it from spreading, and protect
exposures.
First responders at the operation level shall have received at lease eight hours of training or
have had sufficient experience to objectively demonstrate competency in the following areas in
addition to those listed for the awareness level and the employer shall so certify:
a. Knowledge of the basic hazard and risk assessment techniques.
b. Know how to select and use proper personal protective equipment provided to the
first responder operations level.
c. An understanding of basic hazardous materials terms.
d. Know how to perform basic control, containment and/or confinement operations
within the capabilities of the resources and personal protective equipment available
with their unit.
e. Know how to implement basic decontamination procedures.
f. An understanding of the relevant standard operating procedures and termination
procedures.
Hazardous Materials Technician
Hazardous materials technicians are individuals who respond to releases or potential releases
for the purpose of stopping the release. They assume a more aggressive role than a first
responder at the operations level does in that they will approach the point of release in order to
plug, patch or otherwise stop the release of hazardous substance.
Hazardous materials technicians shall have received at lease 24 hours of training equal to the
first responder operations level and in addition have competency in the following areas and the
employer shall so certify:
a. Know how to implement the employer's emergency response plan.
b. Know the classification, identification and verification of known and unknown
materials by using field survey instruments and equipment.
c. Be able to function within an assigned role in the Incident Command System.
d. Know how to select and use proper specialized chemical personal protective
equipment provided to the hazardous materials technician.
e. Understand hazard and risk assessment techniques.
f. Be able to perform advance control, containment, and/or confinement operations
within the capabilities of the resources and personal protective equipment available
with the unit.
g. Understand and implement decontamination procedures.
h. Understand termination procedures.
i. Understand basic chemical and toxicological terminology and behavior.
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Hazardous Materials Specialist
Hazardous materials specialists are individuals who respond with and provide support to
hazardous materials technicians. Their duties parallel those of the hazardous materials
technicians. Their duties parallel those of the hazardous materials technician, however, those
duties require a more directed or specific knowledge of the various substances they may be
called upon to contain. The hazardous materials specialist would also act as the site liaison
with Federal, state, local and other government authorities in regards to site activities.
Hazardous materials specialists shall have received at least 24 hours of training equal to the
technician level and in addition have competency in the following areas and the employer shall
so certify:
a. Know how to implement the local emergency response plan.
b. Understand the classification, identification and verification of known and unknown
materials by using advance survey instruments and equipment.
c. Knowledge of the state emergency response plan.
d. Be able to select and use proper specialized chemical personal protective equipment
provided to the hazardous materials specialist.
e. Understand in-depth hazard and risk assessment techniques.
f. Be able to perform specialized control, containment, and/or confinement operations
within the capabilities of the resources and personal protective equipment available.
g. Be able to determine and implement decontamination procedures.
h. Have the ability to develop a site safety and control plan.
i. Understand chemical, radiological and toxicological terminology and behavior.
Incident Command System
Incident Commanders, who will assume control of the incident scene beyond the first responder
awareness level, shall receive at least 24 hours of training equal to the first responder
operations level and in addition have competency in the following areas and the employer shall
so certify:
a. Know and be able to implement the employer's incident command system.
b. Know how to implement the employer's emergency response plan.
c. Know and understand the hazards and risks associated with employees working in
chemical protective clothing.
d. Know how to implement the local emergency response plan.
e. Knowledge of the state Emergency Response Plan and of the Federal Regional
Response Team.
f. Know and understand the importance of decontamination procedures.
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Trainers
Trainers who teach any of the above training subjects shall have satisfactorily completed a
training course for teaching the subjects they are expected to teach, such as the courses
offered by the U.S. Fire Academy, FEMA Emergency Management Institute, U.S. EPA,
Massachusetts Fire Academy or Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency; or they shall
have the training and/or academic credentials and instructional experience necessary to
demonstrate competent instructional skills and a good command of the subject matter of the
courses they are to teach.
City of Watertown LEPC TRAINING SCHEDULE
COURSE
DATES
LOCATION
Operation Level Refresher
10/22
Watertown
CAMEO Training
10/22
Winchester
Hazardous Materials Training Summary
Hazardous Materials Operations Level
Hazardous Materials Technician
84
1 2
Members not fire academy trained: 3
Recent OLR Refresher completed 10/22
Class Description:
8 Hour Class with specialized hazardous materials training per OSHA 1910.120, NFPA 472, and
NFPA 470. Class consisted of hands-on and classroom scenarios with an exam and letter of
attendance.
Incident Command Training Summary
(Due to the nature of training, the courses are taken in order except for NIMS IS-700)
NIMS IS-700
ICS 100
ICS 200
ICS 300
ICS 400
83
83
49
6
1 1
Total Department membership: 86
Members not fire academy trained: 3
Additional hazardous materials training courses will be offered to City of Watertown, MA first
responders. Please contact either the hazardous materials training coordinator at
Massachusetts Emergency Management at 508-820-2000 or the City of Watertown LEPC
chairperson for additional information.
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ANNEX I
(EXERCISES)
PURPOSE
To establish a comprehensive exercise program that will effectively implement and evaluate
the City of Watertown Hazardous Materials Emergency Plan.
SITUATION
Similar to Training Programs, Section 303 (c) (9) of EPCRA places a requirement on local
jurisdictions to establish "methods and schedules for exercising the emergency plan". In
establishing training programs and schedules the City of Watertown LEPC recognizes the need
for an integrated exercise program that will ensure community response agencies and facilities
successfully perform their emergency roles and functions in accordance with the Hazardous
Materials Emergency Plan. An effective exercise program will also strengthen response
management, coordination and operations, plus reveal shortcomings and weaknesses that can
be acted upon prior to an emergency. Corrective actions can then be taken to improve and
refine public safety capabilities.
TYPES OF EXERCISES
Exercises are generally classified in three major categories: Tabletop, Functional, and Full
Scale. Local jurisdiction may also consider preliminary exercise, called Orientations, to
introduce participants to the plan and prepare for the exercise process.
Each of these exercises varies in activities and resources. Some require simple
preparations and execution while others may be more complex and require greater efforts and
resources. Each provides their own benefits and should be considered in the overall
development of an exercise program.
Orientation (Exercise)
Orientations are used to acquaint personnel with policies and procedures developed in the
planning process, providing a general overview of the emergency plan and its provisions. As
orientation is especially effective in ensuring that emergency personnel understand their roles
and responsibilities and it helps to clarify any complex or sensitive plan elements. While the
orientation does not normally involve any direct simulation or role playing, it is used to review
plan procedures and informally apply them to potential emergency situations or past events
familiar to everyone.
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Tabletop Exercise
A Tabletop Exercise is primarily a learning exercise that takes place in a meeting room
setting. Prepared situations and problems are combined with role playing to generate discussion
of the plan, its procedures, policies and resources. Tabletop Exercises are an excellent method
of familiarizing groups and organizations with their roles and in demonstrating proper
coordination. It is also a good environment to reinforce the logic and content of the plan and to
integrate new policies into the decision -making process. It allows participants to act out critical
steps, recognize difficulties and resolve problems in a non -threatening format.
Functional Exercise
A Functional Exercise is an emergency simulation designated to provide training and
evaluation of integrated emergency operations and management. More complex than the
Tabletop, it focuses on interaction of decision making and agency coordination in a typical
emergency management environment such as an Operating Center or command location. All
field operations are simulated through messages and information normally exchanged using
actual communications, including radios and telephones. It permits decision -makers, command
officers, coordination and operations personnel to practice emergency response management in
a realistic forum with time constraints and stress. It generally includes several organizations
and agencies practicing interaction of a series of emergency functions; such as direction and
control, assessment, and evacuation.
Full -Scale Exercise
The Full -Scale Exercise evaluates several components of an emergency response and
management system simultaneously. It exercises the interactive elements of a community
emergency program, similar to the Functional Exercise, but it is different from the Functional
Exercise in that it adds a field component. A detailed scenario and simulation are used to
approximate an emergency, which requires on -scene direction and operations, and also
includes coordination and policy -making roles at an emergency operations or command center.
Direction and control, mobilization of resources, communications and other special functions are
commonly exercised.
PROGRESSIVE EXERCISE PROGRAM
Recognizing that the exercise types described in this plan are intended to build on one
another, each one becoming more complex and comprehensive, the City of Watertown LEPC
will establish a progressive exercise program by scheduling basic Orientations to introduce the
plan and the specific policies and responsibilities established. Tabletop Exercises will then be
held to implement actual coordination and leadership provisions of the plan, including
emergency operations concepts that maybe new to many local personnel. These will be
followed by Functional Exercises to integrate the plan's more complex sections under simulated
emergency conditions. The entire hazardous materials emergency response system will then
be evaluated by a Full -Scale Exercise.
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EXERCISE SCHEDULE
The specific exercise schedule will be developed after the City of Watertown Hazardous
Materials Emergency Plan has been reviewed and accepted by the State Emergency Response
Commission. An exercise of this plan will be held annually.
NOTE: If a real response situation has occurred, it may be counted as an exercise as
long as an after -action evaluation is performed and those lessons learned be updated in
the plan.
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ANNEX J
(EMERGENCY RESOURCES)
Emergency resources play a central role in an effective response to a hazardous material
emergency. Technical expertise, scientific instrumentation, heavy equipment, and transportation
vehicles are just a few of the types of resources that are typically needed in a hazardous
materials response. Knowing what resources are available locally and how to obtain them is a
major step to ensure an effective management of emergency resources.
Resources held by both government agencies and the private sector should be included in
this inventory. This inventory includes the type, location and contact person for hazardous
materials resources. It will be updated annually to include all resources held by private facilities
and government agencies.
For Resource Listings refer to Annex E
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EMERGENCY RESOURCES
Trucks, Sand and Gravel
COMPANY / AGENCY
POINT OF
CONTACT
TELEPHONE
Watertown DPW
Office
617-972-6420
Boston Sand & Gravel
Office
617-242-5540
Aggregate Industries
Office
617-876-4330
Quinn -Perkins Sand & Gravel
Office
781-272-0200
Polillio Sand & Gravel
Office
781-344-1872
Brid ewater-Ra nham Sand & Gravel
Office
508-697-5448
Sam White & Sons., Inc.
Office
617-244-6175
HAZMAT Response / Clean Up Contractors (recommend this be pre -arranged)
COMPANY/AGENCY
POINT OF
CONTACT
TELEPHONE
Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.
Tony Cellucci
800-645-8265
CYN Oil Corp., CYN Environmental Services, Inc.
Robert Largesse
781-344-0270
800-899-1038
ENPRO Services, Inc.
David S. Cowie
Jon Vespa
978-465-1595
Triumvirate Environmental, Inc.
Wayne Griffith
617-628-8098
Other Resources
City of Watertown 5-J-2 2022
LICENSED HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTERS
AUTHORIZED TO DO
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CLEANUP IN MASSACHUSETTS
In State
COMPANY
POINT OF
TELEPHONE
ADDRESS
REMARKS
CONTACT
Advanced Pollution
Michael Flaherty
508-843-8881
120 High Street
Control Corporation
Bridgewater, MA 02184
Clean Harbors
Tony Cellucci
800-645-8265
1501 Washington Street
Environmental
Braintree, MA 02184
Services, Inc.
CYN Oil Corp., CYN
Robert Largesse
781-344-0270
1771 Washington Street
Environmental
800-899-1038
Stroughton, MA 02072
Services, Inc.
ENPRO Services,
David S. Cowie
978-465-1595
12 Mulliken Way
Inc.
Jon Vespa
Newbur port, MA 01950
ENVIRO-SAFE, Inc.
Heather Atwood
508-888-5478
P.O. Box 304
Oil & Gasoline
Sagamore Beach, MA
Only
02562
FLEET
Ron Schales
508-946-6900
8 Harding Street, Bldg 2
Environmental
Lakeville, MA 02347
Services, Inc.
Frank Corporation
508-995-9997
615 Tarkiln Rd.
Oil & Gasoline
New Bedford, MA 02745
Only
FRANKLIN
Jeffrey Franklin
508-384-6151
185 Industrial Road
Environmental
Wrentham, MA 02090
Services, Inc.
General Chemical
Roy Swartz
508-872-5000
133-138 Leland Street
Corporation
Framingham, MA 01701
City of Watertown 5-J-3 2022
(In -State cont'd)
COMPANY
POINT OF
TELEPHONE
ADDRESS
REMARKS
CONTACT
GEOCHEM, Inc.
Mary Fishera
617-344-2510
263 Howard Street
D/B/A Jet -Line
Lowell, MA 01852
Environmental
Services, Inc.
Green
Glen C.
617-479-0550
216 Ricciuti Drive
Oil & Gasoline
Environmental, Inc.
Ferguson
Quincy, MA 02169
Only
L.B. Corporation
Thomas Garrity
413-637-2123
P.O. Box 388
Oils, PCB's &
Lee, MA 02138
Gasoline
Contaminated
Soils & solids
Mason Environmental
Brett Moscatiello
508-564-6607
11 Commerce Park Road
Oil & Gasoline
Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 450
Only
Pocasset, MA 02559
Maxymillian
John Anthony
413-499-3050
1801 East St.
Technologies, Inc.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Oil Recovery
Jonathan
413-787-2949
138 Palmer Ave. West
Oil & Gasoline
Corporation
Gagnon
Springfield, MA 01089
Only
Southhampton
Karl Kuehner
413-532-3876
168 County Road
Sanitary Engineering
Southhampton, MA
Corporation
01073
Suffolk Services, Inc.
Rick Shaffer
617-389-3130
18 Williams Street
Everett, MA 02150
Triumvirate
Wayne Griffith
617-628-8098
63 Inner Belt Road
Environmental, Inc.
Somerville, MA 02143
The Tyree
Steven Tyree
508-871-8300
9 Otis Street
Organization, Inc.
Westborough, MA
01581-3811
Zecco, Inc.
Robert Raymond
508-393-2537
345 West Main Street
Northboro, MA 01532
City of Watertown 5-J-4 2022
Out -of -State
COMPANY
POINT OF
TELEPHONE
ADDRESS
REMARKS
CONTACT
American
Jay Brundage
203-744-3477
3 Trowbridge Drive
Environmental Tech.,
Bethel, CT 06801
Inc
Dependable
Gregory Bruett
603-894-6661
P.O. Box 117
Oil & Gasoline
Environmental
48 Lowell Road
Only
Services, Inc.
Windham, NH 03087
Environmental Oil,
Paula Morgese
315-471-0503
532 State Fair Blvd
Inc.
P.O. Box 315
Syracuse, NY 13209
Environmental
Seb Cannata
860-528-9500
90 Brookfield Street
Services, Inc.
South Windsor, CT
06074
Inland Waters
Lawrence Critch
800-992-9118
2021 S. Shaeffer Hwy
Pollution Control, Inc.
Detroit, MI 48217
Lincoln
William Conrad
401-232-3353
333 Washington Hwy
Oil & Gasoline
Environmental, Inc.
Smithfield, RI 02917
Only
Total Waste
Claudia Grout or
603-431-2420
142 River Road
Management Corp.
Eileen Beattie
Newington, NH 03801
Sewall
TRI-S, Inc.
Rowland Bliss
860-875-2110
25 Pinney Street
Ellington, CT 06029
Western Oil, Inc.
Paul Raftery
401-724-5540
389 Charles Street
Providence, RI 02904
City of Watertown 5-J-5 2022
ANNEX K
(FACILITY PROFILES)
PURPOSE
To profile facilities in the City of Watertown, Massachusetts which store or use extremely
hazardous substances above threshold planning quantities on -site and pose a potential health
or environmental threat to the community. In addition, special needs facilities at risk and
emergency response resources are also listed in these Facility Profiles. A map showing the
facility location and the surrounding community is included within each Facility Profile.
SITUATION
Facilities with reportable quantities of hazardous chemicals are required to provide
information concerning these chemicals according to EPCRA. Information contained in these
Facility Profiles is found in the Tier II reports filed by each facility, in accordance with the
EPCRA, and forwarded to the City of Watertown LEPC.
LOCATION
Hazardous Facility profiles can be found in Appendix B.
Special Needs Facility and Critical Infrastructure listings can be found in Appendix C.
Resource inventories can be found in Appendix E.
HAZARD ANALYSIS MAP
Refer to Appendix B
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EMERGENCY
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
INITIAL 911 DISPATCHER
A. When a hazardous materials incident is reported, complete the "Hazardous Materials Release
Form" with as much information as is immediately available. Throughout the incident
continue to fill in information as it becomes available.
B. Instruct the following to the reporting party, (non -technical):
To remain at the scene in a safe location and to keep all persons as far away from
the incident as is practical.
Do not attempt to move or clean up any material involved in the incident.
Stay upwind of any fire or gas or vapor.
Avoid eating, drinking or smoking until health screening and/or decontamination has
occurred.
Remain calm and contact/direct responding personnel to the incident location upon
their arrival.
C. Notify and brief emergency responders.
D. Call National Weather Service 1-800-647-1735 and request the following:
Wind direction and speed.
Weather conditions, present and predicted i.e., light or heavy rain, snow, high humidity,
barometric changes expected.
Temperature (current and predicted)
E. After Emergency Responders arrive at the scene obtain the following information:
Nature of the actual situation.
What additional services are needed.
Location of incident command post.
Complete "Hazardous Materials Release Form" with information not reported by
reporting party.
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F. Check with the Incident Commander to see if contact of Facility or Shipper Technical
Advisors is needed.
G. Call CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 if requested to do so by the Incident Commander. Have
ready the following information when calling CHEMTREC:
Chemical's full name and correct spelling:
CAS number:
Provide CHEMTREC with your call-back phone#:
Nature of the accident:
Physical surroundings:
Weather conditions:
Time of accident:
Location:
Type of container:
If the chemicals unknown, any information such as manufacturer name, placards, labels, shipping papers
will help CHEMTREC identify the chemical.
H. Notify any additional personnel requested by the Incident Commander.
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FIRE SERVICE
The fire department takes whatever action deemed necessary in response to and incident involving a
release of hazardous materials based on their level of training and personal protective equipment
availability.
A. Initial Response
Observe situation from a safe distance, use binoculars, if necessary.
Designate an Incident Commander— Implement ICS.
Establish Command Post to coordinate all emergency and support activities.
Note location and things affected (people, animals, environmental, etc.).
Check wind direction and prevailing weather and position equipment and apparatus
upwind.
Identify source of hazardous material.
Identify (or confirm) chemical name and form (solid, liquid, gas).
Refer to North American Emergency Response Guidebook for Initial Response to
Hazardous Materials Incidents for emergency response information.
Report findings to dispatcher to notify other response agencies that might be involved.
Determine level of the incident with law enforcement and facility personnel.
Initially, determine which level of public protection action shall prevail and notify the
public.
Establish the hazardous area — hot line, contamination control areas.
Initiate containment activities.
Initiate control of overall scene area.
WARNING: Do not enter incident area without appropriate protective clothing
equipment.
Monitor and control exposure of personnel to hazardous substances.
Request appropriate mutual aid, resources and support services.
Determine if rescue of injured persons is possible — Rescue injured persons.
Maintain overall command of the emergency scene until the hazard is contained or until
command is passed effectively to another department or agency.
Coordinate with facility personnel regarding appropriate actions and responses for the
situation.
Monitor and control exposure of personnel to hazardous substances.
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(FIRE SERVICE — cont'd)
Establish and maintain communications with the Emergency Operations Center.
Establish staging area for incoming equipment and materials.
Shut off source of hazardous materials leak, if possible.
Continue spill containment activities.
Remove contamination, if possible (call in spill clean up company)
Decontaminate all personnel and equipment.
B. Alerting via Dispatcher
Receive alert notification.
Alert emergency response agencies.
Activate fixed warning devices, per Incident Commander (IC) instructions.
Initiate mobile warning efforts, per IC instructions.
Notify special needs facilities and schools, per IC instructions.
Notify surrounding jurisdictions, per IC instructions.
Notify community and state authorities, per IC instructions.
C. Ongoing Incident Assessment
Fire Service personnel will provide incident assessment information from the field to the
IC at the Command Post.
Incident assessment information will be collected and forwarded to the EOC on a regular
basis or as necessary.
Identify potential problems associated with secondary effects (fire, explosion, water, or
sewer contamination).
Determine long-term health hazards. Coordinate with Emergency Medical Services.
Determine when additional resources are needed and release them as soon as they are
no longer needed.
Continually update dispatch center. Involve CHEMTREC as required.
Be cognizant of incident spreading across political boundaries and coordinate actions as
required.
NOTE: All news releases are to be handled by the authorized Public Information Officer with
Incident Commander.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT
Law Enforcement personnel have a vital role in response to hazardous materials incident (1st Officer on
the Scene).
Initial Response
Observe situation from a safe distance, use binoculars, if necessary.
Confirm location and things affected (people, animals, environment, etc)
Check wind direction and prevailing weather.
Identify source of hazardous material.
Identify chemical name and form (solid, liquid, gas)
Refer to the Emergency Response Guidebook for Initial Response to Hazardous
Materials Incidents for emergency response information.
Report findings to dispatcher including safe access routes, size hazard area.
Until help arrives, serve temporary on -scene communications point. Ultimately, the fire
department will establish an incident command post.
Estimate potential harm to life, property and environment, as necessary.
Secure Area.
WARNING: Do not enter incident area without appropriate protective clothing and
equipment.
Evacuate immediate affected area, especially downwind, downstream and cross wind.
Establish and control incident perimeter area and traffic control of area.
Brief Incident Commander and coordinate further Law Enforcement activities with the
Command Post.
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INCIDENT COMMANDER
Local Fire Service Standard Operating Procedures take precedence over these checklist items when Fire
Services is Incident Commander.
A. After receiving notification of hazardous materials incident:
Make sure Command post is staffed with adequate representation from all necessary
emergency agencies that can help in handling the incident. Ensure implementation of
ICS.
Check hazard vulnerability data to determine type of health or environmental hazard
and impact area. Establish hot, warm and cold zones.
Start gathering data on weather, wind direction, injuries and other information required
in the Hazardous Materials incidents report.
Collaborate among response agency chiefs and facility technical representatives.
Determine response level and initiate actions.
Call CHEMTREC, 1-800-424-9300, with any further questions.
Set up media information center. Appoint Public Information Officer.
Take protective or precautionary actions as necessary (consider whether evacuation or
in -place sheltering is needed).
Ensure protective actions for response personnel are taken.
Ensure all personnel and equipment are decontaminated as required.
Initiate containment or displacement techniques as advised by the Department of
Environmental Protection. Check to make sure proper agencies have been notified and
are enroute.
B. Ongoing Incident Assessment
Keep monitoring situation and ensure information is relayed to the EOC if opened.
Keep re-evaluation response levels and actions.
Call for any assistance as needed.
Determine any threats to water supply, sewage treatment, food and soil contamination.
Consider restricting air traffic over incident scene. Contact FAA 781-238-7007.
Conduct critique/after-action review of the incident.
City of Watertown 5-SOP-6 2022
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Emergency Medical Services provide support in response to a hazardous materials incident.
Responders should take the following actions:
At incident scene be aware of dangers.
Take proper precautions when handling casualties.
Coordinate all EMS activities with Command Post.
Coordinate support activities with response agencies, as required.
Establish decontamination and casualty collection points in a safe location, if not
already done by Fire Department.
Assist the Fire Department in decontaminating any victims exposed to hazardous
materials.
Provide on -site treatment of victims and transportation to hospitals.
Provide communications from units to the hospitals for medical treatment information
and assignment of patients to various hospital locations equipped to handle
contaminated patients, as directed.
Provide medical screening and care at shelters, if required.
Monitor and control exposure of personnel to hazardous substances.
Report ongoing assessments to the Command Post.
Decontaminate personnel and equipment, as required.
NOTE: All news releases are to be handled by the authorized Public Information Officer.
Check with the Incident Commander.
City of Watertown 5-SOP-7 2022
PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works is available to:
Provide equipment (dump trucks, front-end loaders, etc.).
Transport materials.
Provide assistance with containment.
Provide assistance with cleanup.
Provide barricades and traffic control devices.
Respond with facility information required in the event that the incident affects any
public works facility.
The Sewer Division provides information about the configuration of the sewer
network into which materials may have been released. If necessary, the Sewer
Division determines where the product may be transported to and outfall, the effects
on treatment facilities, and the potential for explosion.
Should the diversion of sewerage be necessary, the Sewer Division provides the
Command Post with pertinent information and recommends response actions.
Monitor and control the exposure of all personnel to hazardous substances.
Field personnel provide ongoing assessment to the Command Post.
Decontamination of personnel and equipment completed, as required.
NOTE: All news releases are to be handled by the authorized Public Information
Officer.
Check with Incident Commander.
City of Watertown 5-SOP-8 2022
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
Below are suggested actions for the Public Information Officer (PIO) and the Joint Information Center
(JIC) staff during the various emergency phases of a hazardous materials incident:
A. During all phases
Ensure that all information is clear, confirmed and approved by appropriate authority
before release to the media or public. Do not release unconfirmed information or
speculate on the extent of the emergency, despite repeated urging by reporters to do so.
Never hesitate to say, "I do not know, but I will find out".
Monitor news programs and review news articles for accuracy. Correct serious
misinformation whenever possible.
Establish JIC/Media Center & Provide sufficient staffing and telephones to handle
incoming media and public inquiries and gather status information.
Provide public information according to priorities.
Ensure that official spokespersons are thoroughly briefed about all aspects of the
emergency.
Keep the Emergency Management Director/Incident Commander informed of all media
actions taken or planned.
Keep PIO's in other jurisdictions and at other government levels informed of information
released.
Maintain log and a file of all information.
B. Emergency Period
Mobilize personnel for the Joint Information Center, as necessary.
Request Joint Information Center support from next higher level of government or
from neighboring jurisdictions, as necessary.
Release emergency instructions/information to the public as necessary. (Evacuation,
Shelters, Shelter -in -place).
Release survival/self-help information, as appropriate.
Release "media only" information including JIC telephone number and news conference
information.
Respond promptly to media and public calls.
Release public inquiry ("Rumor Control") telephone line number when staffed.
Follow EAS procedures if system is activated.
Monitor incident status constantly.
City of Watertown 5-SOP-9 2022
(PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER — cont'd)
Attend periodic EOC/Incident Command briefings and planning sessions.
Consider additional methods of distributing emergency instructions.
Arrange media briefings/press conferences on a regular or "as needed" basis.
Prepare news releases, as required.
Provide emergency information in foreign languages, as required.
Receive and handle non -emergency calls. Relay calls to other EOC/Incident Command
staff, as appropriate.
Conduct situation briefings for visitors.
Work with the American Red Cross to release information on procedures for determining
the status of relatives/friends in the affected areas.
If media over flights of the area create unsafe conditions, temporary flight restrictions may
be imposed according to the Federal Aviation Administration Regulations.
News releases should stress the danger that sightseers face or may cause.
Release damage assessment figures when obtained.
C. Post Emergency Period (Recovery)
Continue to release status information upon request.
Assist State and other agency information officers in releasing information, if requested
to do so.
Release information on re-entry into the area and any travel restrictions near the area.
Gather all records kept during all phases of the incident and prepare a chronological
summary of events, actions taken, inquiries made, and response given. Collect
newspaper clippings and TV videotapes, if available.
Survey JIC, EOC, Incident Command Staff and the local media for suggestions to
improve emergency response procedures and this checklist for future emergencies.
City of Watertown 5-SOP-10 2022
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Emergency Management provides off -scene support to the Incident Commander by coordinating
and managing the Incident Command requests for assistance.
Activate the Emergency Operating Center and staff, if necessary
Coordinate all necessary function (i.e., warning, evacuation, sheltering, resource
management, emergency response).
Coordinate with the Public Information Officer, local radio stations (EAS), and news
media to provide information to the citizens.
Notify appropriate State and Federal authorities of the incident.
Request further assistance, if necessary.
Consult with Incident Commander and Chief Elected Official regarding need for local
emergency declaration and/or state disaster declaration.
City of Watertown 5-SOP-11 2022
PUBLIC HEALTH
Public Health Officials advise the Incident Commander on health issues:
Confirm health hazard.
Seek antidote options.
Assist environmental personnel assess the incident's immediate health effects and
environmental effects that will impact health at a later time.
Confirm evacuation area parameters (including establishment of triage areas as
required).
Assist in the coordination of medical transportation.
Ensure no etiological (biological) agents are involved.
Work with local emergency medical services in treating the injured.
Monitor and control exposure of personnel to the hazardous substances.
Coordinate with the Command Post to ensure optimum health results.
Provide ongoing assessment information to the Command Post.
Decontaminate personnel and equipment, as required.
NOTE: All news releases are to be handled by the authorized Public Information Officer.
Check with the Incident Commander.
City of Watertown 5-SOP-12 2022
CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL
The Chief Elected Official of the community is responsible for the health and safety of the citizens
of the community. The following are questions that the Chief Elected Official should have
answers to during a hazardous materials incident:
Who is the Incident Commander?
What are the dangers to the public as a
result of this incident?
What are the dangers to the environment
as a result of this incident?
Who is responding to the incident?
What was the cause of the incident?
What remediation options do we have?
Has the Emergency Operations Center been
activated?
Who is the Public Information Officer for
the incident? Phone number?
What is the overall situation?
Do we have enough resources to deal with
the problem or do we need to obtain additional
resources from neighboring jurisdictions or the
State?
Consider need for local emergency declaration and state disaster
declaration/emergency in consultation with Incident Commander and Emergency
Manager.
Chief Elected Official should be provided with copies of all press releases and
summaries of all statements provided to the media in live or taped broadcasts.
Set up regular situation updates with the Incident Commander.
Chief Elected Official should
prepared to answer policy
Commander.
refer incident specific questions to the PIO, but be
related questions in coordination with the Incident
City of Watertown 5-SOP-13 2022
MARIO A. ORANGIO
Chief of Department
General Order
WATERTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT '
Fire Department Headquarters, 99 Main Street
Watertown, Massachusetts 02472-4410
TeL (617) 972-6511 • Fax (617) 972-6575
www xi.watertown.toams
Number: 05-04
Issue date: July 11, 2005
Effective Date: August 22, 2005
SUBJECT: Hazardous Materials Incidents
NOTE: Replaces General Order 92-05 issued January 1, 1993
This general order establishes a guideline for operations at a hazardous materials incident in the town
of Watertown.
This guideline is intended to comply with the provisions of SARA Title III as well as Standard
Operating Guidelines for hazardous materials incidents adopted by the Metrofire District. The
guideline is adapted from those used by other municipal departments.
0
This guideline is established to:
1. Provide for the safety of firefighting personnel and others operating at a hazardous materials
incident.
2. Improve the use of resources and tactical effectiveness.
3. Meet the OSHAIEPA regulations requiring the use of an Incident Command System
and a standard operating guideline (SOG) for hazardous materials incidents.
To meet these goals: The Watertown Fire Department shall implement the attached guideline at all
hazardous materials incidents to which it responds.
To be announced at Roll Call and posted at all Stations
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General Order No. 05-04, July 11, 2005
Hazardous Materials Incident Standard Operating Guideline
The potential for hazardous materials incidents occurring in Watertown is numerous. Situations
involving fires, explosions, chemical spills or leaks, transportation incidents, or any similar
situations can escalate rapidly. Hazardous materials are defined as: any substance or material that
can cause unreasonable risk to health, safety, or property when released from its container.
This SOG is not intended to define specific tactics of control methods necessary for a particular
incident, but will provide general guidelines in the event of a situation involving a hazardous
material response.
The mission of the Watertown Fire Department at a suspected hazardous material incident is the
confinement, control, and containment of the situation, and, if the situation escalates, the
parameters used to activate a response of the Metrofire Hazardous Material Response Team.
Response Guidelines
Upon notice of a suspected incident Public Safety Dispatchers will use the following guidelines
outlined below and will activate personnel and apparatus as requested by the incident commander.
• Report of a small spill with quantities not exceeding approximately ten gallons (i.e.. gasoline,
fuel oil, diesel oil etc.)
RESPONSE- Engine Company
• Report of a spill in excess of ten gallons, or a chemical hazard with life or property exposure.
Should the incident commander's size -up necessitate a Haz-Mat Team response, it will be
necessary to determine what tier response is needed. When requesting Haz-Mat team
activation, incident commanders should be aware that Metrofire procedures call for a Tier 3
response (full District Haz-Mat team) in situations that pose an Immediate Life Safety Risk.
RESPONSE- Deputy Chief and Aide, Engine Company, Ladder Company, Fire Rescue
• Report by incident commander of a situation that has escalated beyond control, confinement, or
containment of on scene resources or any activation of a Haz-Mat Team Tier 3 or above
response.
RESPONSE- Engine Company (2), Ladder Company, Fire Rescue, Additional apparatus as
requested.
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General Order No. 05-04, July 11, 2005
Hazardous Materials Incident standard Operating Guideline
Metr+oFim HAZMAT Response Team Activation Policv
PURPOSE: The purpose of this procedure is to define the general procedures for notification
of the District Two Hazmat Response Team to effect its activation for each tiered response.
ACTIVATION PROCEDURE: The local community through its Incident Commander will determine
the need for the Hazmat Response Team and request the local dispatch center to request it's activation
through the Metrofire Control Center. The request will include whether a partial (Tier 1 or Tier 2) or full
team (Tier 3) response is required_
RESPONSE TIERS: The four defined Tiers of response for District Two Hazmat Response team is:
• Tier 1 - Hazard and Risk Assessment
• Tier 2 - Short Term Operations
• Tier 3 - Long Term Operations
• Tier 4 - Multiple team Operations
• Tier 5 - All State Hazmat Teams
POLICY: Tier 1 is defined as Hazard and Risk Assessment. A Tier 1 request would activate one
Limited Response Group by pager, of which (5) five Technicians would be assigned to the
Incident. After conducting the roll call, if less than (5) five Technicians are responding the
Regional Response Group will be activated. At a Tier 1 request, one TOM's (Tactical
Operations Module) would be dispatched.
Tier 2 is defined as Short Term Operations. A Tier 2 request would initially activate two
Limited Response Groups of Technicians, (a minimum of sixteen are needed for entry
operations). If the initial activation is insufficient to provide the sixteen members needed, the
Metrofire dispatcher shall page the Regional Response Group for the community requesting the
I Iazmat Response Team. The Team Leader may request additional Groups, if the number of
Technician on scene is insufficient to mitigate the incident. Example: A third Group may be
requested without escalation to a Tier 3 response. At a Tier 2 request, one TOM's (Tactical
Operations Module); one ORU (Operational Response Unit); and the Metrofire Command Unit
would be dispatched.
Tier 3 is defined as Long Term Operations. A Tier 3 request would activate the full District Two
Hazmat Team. At a Tier 3 request, one TOM's (Tactical Operations Module); one ORU
(Operational Response Unit); and the Metrofire Command Unit would be dispatched.
Tier 4 is defined as a Multiple Team Operations. If the incident exceeds the resources of the
District Hazmat Team, additional resources from other HAZMAT Districts would be assigned.
Tier 5 is defined as a single event or incident involving mass contamination/mass casualty
operations. The response will be three Hazmat Teams to the incident and deploy the remaining
three Teams into coverage assignments per D.F.S Directive 42001-03.
City of Watertown 5-SOP-16 2022
General Order No. 05-04, July 11, 2005
Hazardous Materials Incident Operating Guideline
Upon determining the need for District Two Hazmat Response Team, the requesting community fire
alarm operator shall complete the Incident Activation Sheet, providing the following information:
1. City or Town
2. Location of the Incident
3.Requesting Department
4.Caliback telephone number
5.Name of incident commander
6.Nature/extent of the incident, including product identification and quantity, if known
7.Level of response (Tier 1, 2, or 3)
8. Assembly point/staging area for the Hazmat Team members
Upon receipt of an alarm, Public Safety Dispatchers will obtain as much information as possible
from the caller regarding the hazardous material incident using the guidelines set forth in this SOG
Size up -The first arriving company officer shall size up the situation and determine what course of
action should be taken using whatever information is- available, and to upgrade the response level
when necessary. It is imperative that as much information as possible be obtained by the company
officer before any remedial action is started (type of spill, type of chemical, reaction with or
without intervention etc.) The D_O.T, books issued to all apparatus would be extremely useful in
determining what special procedures and precautions should be considered at this stage of the
incident. Additional information is also available in C2, which should also be considered as
additional support information before mitigation is attempted. This should assure the company
officer that when committing his company all suspected dangerous situations are conscientiously
avoided. All personnel shall wear full -protected clothing with the inclusion of S.C.B.A. at this
stage of the incident. All other responding companies shall locate at a safe distance from the scene
and wait for instructions before committing themselves to a specific action.
The first arriving officer shall assume the role of Incident Commander (I.C.) and initiate
evacuation or deny site entry. A major problem may be the identification of the product by the
company officer and without this identification initial action taken may adversely effect the out-
come of the incident. Under certain conditions it may be necessary to take immediate action to
effect rescue or to evacuate an area, and this should be done with the full awareness of the risk to
department personnel.
Command Post
When the situation warrants it a command post shall be established at a safe location from the
incident site. Consideration must be given to insure continued safety from contamination of the
command post.
Factors that will determine the location of the command post shall include:
A. Wind direction (upwind)
B. Accessibility, terrain, obstruction
C. Practicality (the topography, potential hazards)
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General Order No. 05-04, July 11, 2005
Hazardous Materials Incident standard Operating Guideline
Structure of Command Post
1. Fire department (incident commander)
2 Fire department (safety officer)
3. E.M.S. (mscue)
4. Police
5. Disposal contractor
6. D.FP: E.PArepresentatives
7. Shipper and/or manufacturer representative
& Board of Health
9. DP.W.
Safety Officer
The incident commander shall designate a safety officer to identify hazards and provide direction to the I.e. in
regards to safety of the operation. If the designated officer feels that a procedure is unsafe or
imminent danger is involved he shall notify the I.C. who shall alter or terminate the operation.
Fire Alarm Operation
Dispatchers shall take note of all information radioed back by the I.C.
1. Product name (correct spelling)
2. Container shape and size
3. Location (inside -outside)
4. Approximate quantities
5. Placards and labels
Dispatchers shall be furnished with a list of names and numbers to call for mitigation information
or special agencies to contact for other precautionary measures. In all cases at all incidents the
first responding senior officer shall be designated Incident Commander and shall formulate a plan
of action which must provide for the following:
1. Safety of citizens
2. Safety of department personnel
3. Evacuation if necessary
4. Stabilization of the hazardous material if possible
In the event that (at the operation level of training within the Watertown Fire Department) the
incident escalates and cannot be stabilized the Metrofire Hazardous Material Response Team shall
be activated and Tier response indicated. At this point incident command shall pass to the Chief of
the Department or his delegate.
At this level the I.C. shall provide for the following:
1. Stabilization of the hazardous material
2. Clean up and removal of the hazardous material by the appropriate pally
3. Decontamination of personnel, both department members and civilian
4. Medical treatment for exposed personnel
5. Record "keeping of exposed personnel
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General Order No. 05-04, July 11, 2005
Hazardous Materials incident standard Operating Guideline
Designation of Zones Hot/ Warm/ Clean or Cold Hot Zone
The Incident Commander shall designate the hot zone. The hot zone shall be controlled against
entrance by the use of barrier tape. Once the hot zone is defined entries and exits from the hot zone
shall be controlled through one access point. Determination of the hot zone area shall be determined
by the type and quantity of material involved, time of day, location, weather condition, and degree of
risk to unprotected personnel (minimum distance 150.) This distance can be expanded as the incident
progresses.
Warm Zone
The Incident Commander shall establish a warm zone outside the hot zone. Necessary personnel in
full protective gear with S.C.B.A. will be allowed in this sector. Unauthorized personnel are forbidden
in this area and close coordination with the Police department will be necessary for control.
Clean Zone/ Staging Area
The Incident Commander shall establish a clean zone/staging area. All companies not yet assigned or
committed shall report to this designated area and wait further orders. This area shall be located at a
safe distance from the hazardous material incident, upwind and/or uphill.
Clean uo
As soon as a hazardous material incident is brought under control and/ or stabilized, and all danger
has passed, command should be turned over to the appropriate persons or agencies to supervise the
clean up and return of normal conditions. (This transfer of authority shall be verbal and persons or
agencies taking command shall give clearly given and verbal verification).
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General Order No. 05-04, July 11, 2005
Hazardous Materials Incident standard Operating Guideline
Minimum Distance for Site Mitigaton
Wind direction
F------------
Access ti
f---Control---�
1 Poi nt-3
f-100 feet----> F--Variable--�
Distance
Contamination Reduction Corridor
I -A 7eet
T+
Hot Zone
Warm Zone
Decon Area
Command
I Post
Clean Zone
Staging- Operational Support
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General Order No. 05-04, July 11, 2005
Hazardous Materials Incident standard Operating Guideline
In Conclusion:
Remember thatquick and aggressive action has no place at a hazardous material incident. This type
of action will only lead to unnecessary exposure of members. Sometimes no action except to keep
department members and civilian personnel at a safe distance is the best action. Mitigation shall
commence only when verification of the product is known and immediate life hazard does not exist.
Unfortunately there may be times when an immediate life hazard does exist. Personnel wearing the
best available protective clothing along with S.C.B.A. may be utilized. Before attempting such
action evaluate the risk of compounding the rescue problem by exposing improperly equipped
personnel
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Watertown DPW Threat Identification Guideline
8.3 - Threat identification and handling
The complete procedure for handling an unknown contamination threat is described in the
following:
Receiving and Addressing a'Threat of Contamination
Overview
It is expected that most threats that will be identified will prove to not be actual contamination events. This EAP
defines the procedures to be followed by MWIZA staff upon receipt of a contamination threat.
The following flow chart defines the 3 stages of a contamination threat:
Threat Identified
Review existing
First info
Hour
Possible
No
4Ishreat
slide?threat
Initiate operational
ASAP perform site Response:
(Hours) characterization Delay, Contain (low
and review results impact)
Credible
Ia threat No
credible? Stand down and
document incident
Operational
Yes Response:
ASAP
(tars- Analyze samples Notify Responders,
days) and mview results Notify Public, Treat,
Contain (high impact)
Confirmed , WQ NoIo
Results
a
Yeacontinue
Operationalrespone
Water Restoration,
Ramedinion
Threat Level Definitions: Until it is proven that contamination has occurred, the incident is referred to as a "Threat"
and a process starts to determine whether the threat is first possible, then credible, then confirmed.
After identification of circumstances in which contamination may be suspected, the
Possible
first threat level is whether the threat is possible. This involves judgement on
whether there was opportunity to contaminate (e.g. unlocked access to water).
Possible threats require fuuther investigation (site characterization) and immediate
operational response actions.
Credible
After review of site characterization results, including rapid field testing, and
consultation with Stale Police for threat intelligence analysis, the threat may be
judged to be credible.
Credible threats require further investigation (water quality lab testing) and
orential urther operational response actions.
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Watertown DPW Threat Identification Guideline (Continued)
Receiving and Addressing a Threat of Contamination
Overview
Confirmed
After review water quality testing results, detection of a contaminant confirms the
presence and amount of contaminant.
Confnned threats require further operational response actions (specific advisories,
treatoieyr4 high impact containment with use of einergency bachu s flushing).
EAP Steps:
• Initial Notification
• Initial Evaluation — Possibility Assessment
• Initial Operational Response Actions
• Site Characterization, including site hazard review, rapid field testing and sample collection
• Credibility Assessment
• Public Health Response Actions
• Water Quality Lab Testing for Contamination
• Confirmation of Threat
These steps are described in the following sections.
Recei t:of.Throat
The followingillustrates the potential pathways that our p p y y community may become aware of a contamination event:
Security Breach Witness Account
(Monitor or checks)
Public Health Notification by
Notification Perpetrator
Incident
Warning
Consumer Complaint Notification by Law
Enforcement
SCADA Monitoring Notification by Ncws
(Process or Water Media
Quality)
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RELEASE FORM
Locally Dial 911 - NRC Dial 1-800-424-8802
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection 1-888-304-1133
1. Caller Name:
2. Affiliation:
3. Telephone:
4. Material Released:
5. Amount Released:
6. Date of Release:
Time:
EHS:
Call Date:
Time:
Ref #: Yes / No
Duration
DOT# / CAS #: _
Gals/Lbs:
H rs
Min
7. Release Medium: Air Water Land
(include height and direction of plume) (--------------------------describe terrain---------------------------)
10. Weather Conditions:
(Direction, MPH, Temperature, etc.)
9. Location of Release:
(address - street, building #, City, County, etc)
12. Facility Name:
Address:
11. Facility Emergency Contact:
(Name)
12. Incident Description:
(Color, odor, solid, liquid, gas)
19. Nearby Populations:
20. Other Hazardous Materials Nearby:
21. Additional Notifications Made:
Local Fire Department
Community Emergency Coordinator
MA DEP
Federal National Response Center
16. Number of Dead / Injured:
18. Action Taken:
Yes / No
Time:
Yes / No
Time:
Yes / No
Time:
Yes / No
Time:
17. Dead / Injured taken to:
19. Form Completed by:
(Print Name and Title)
(Address)
(Signature)
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