Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2010-11 -Comp Mgt Plan Adoption — reading text

not is it effective in high concentrations ( 2 percent volume is the usual limit) of chemical vapors. Remember also that although a self-contained air supply mask is worn, injury can occur through exposed' skin surfaces if the air contaminant is an irritant or can be absorbed through the skin. 2. Have the person( s) lie down and keep him warm. If breathing is difficult, a sitting position may be more comfortable. If unconscious, see that the tongue does not fall back and obstruct breathing. If vomiting starts, turn on side to prevent inhaling ( aspiration) vomited material. 3. If breathing has stopped, shout for help and start any effective means of artificial respiration. Continue until breathing is restored or a physician or para- professional arrives to take charge. An effective means of artificial respiration is one that the rescuer knows best how to perform. Mouth- to- mouth breathing is the most effective method now known. 4. If breathing becomes difficult or color of the patient becomes blue- gray, check for an obstructed airway. If the airway is clear, oxygen may be given by facemask, but only by someone familiar with the use of the equipment and authorized to do so. 5. Call a physician as soon as possible or send someone to do this. Make sure the physician knows where he is needed and why he is needed. 6. Never leave an unconscious person unattended. 7. Never attempt to give an unconscious person anything by mouth. Skin Exposure 1. Small exposures of the skin should be promptly flooded with water and followed by thorough, gentle scrubbing with soap and water. 2. Contaminated clothing should be removed and the underlying skin washed with running water followed by soap and water. 220-  3. If large skin or clothing contact .occurs, the person( s) should be hurried to the nearest shower and clothing rem.oved while standing in the shower. The skin ' e thoroughly. washed with water in the shower followed. by gentle should' b scrubbing with soap and watet~ . 4.. Contaminated. clothing should tf.otbeworn again until laundered.. 5. A physician should see those cases' which show skin effects from the exposure or in WhOHl symptoms or systemic illness appear. Swallowing 1. Call the Florida Poison Information Center ( Telephone Number: 1- 800- 282- 3171) and follow their instructions. 2. If unable to do step # l~then cause the victim to vomit as quickly as possible. Having him drink a lot. of water then sticking a finder his thraat n1ay da this. Another effective means of causing v.omitng is ta drink a glass of wann water in which a tablespoon of salt has been dissolved~..CAUTION: If strong caustic chemicals have been swall.owed, don.ot induce vomiting. Never give an unconscious persan.anything by mouth. 3. Call a physician or para- professional at once. 4. Keep the victim lying down and keep him warm and comfortable. Eye Exposure: 1. Take the victim immediately t.o the nearest water fountain .or ather source of clean running water. 2. Spread the lids with the fingers and allow the water to flood the eye. 3. Roll the eye so that the water may contact all eye surfaces. 4. Continue such emergency washing for 15 minutes. 5. Take the victim o a first- aid t. station or to a physician as soon as possible after the emergency washing period is completed. D. Checklists 1. Direction and Control See ESF # 10; Hazardous Materials. 2. Emergency Management Agency (Incident Command) a. Notify all local emergency response agencies. b. Report all hazardous materials incidents to State EOC which exceed the minimum repartable quantity or which cause .or has caused an evacuation. c. Activate EOC if situation warrants. 221-  d. . Collect and report following data: 1},--.: Substancets) tc1eased [ name( s) and CAS number( s)] 2) Is substance on EPA Extremely Hazardous Substance List? 3) Location/cause of release ( leak, explosion, spill, fire, etc.) 4) Quantity released ( pounds, if available) 5) Time and duration of release 6) Is substance a liquid, gas, or solid? Describe the color, smell, etc. 7) Was it released into air, water, or soil? 8) Local conditions ( rain, wind direction, etc) 9) Known or anticipated acute or chronic health risks and medical advice for exposed personnel 10) Recommended precautions ( evacuation, sheltering, etc.) 11) Actions taken (police, fire, EMS called) 12) Are there any deaths or injuries? 13) Name responsible for incident ( shipper, carner, facility) and address/ phone number 14) Name and telephone number of person( s) to be contacted for more information. e. Call the Okaloosa County EOC at 651- 7560 and/ or State Warning Point at 1- 904- 413- 9911, provide information in 1- 14 above, and give them your call back number. In addition, notify George Collins, Emergency Manager at 9555. 585'- f. Coordinate following items: 1) Evacuation 2) Rescue Operations 3) News Release 4) Mass Care Needs 5) Additional Resources 6) Reports 3. Mass Care ( American Red Cross), See ESF # 6. The City Manager and Emergency Management Director will request Emergency Welfare activities as required. The ARC will respond as outlined in ESP # 6. 4. Law Enforcement (Fort Walton Beach Police Department), See ESF # 16. a. Restrict incident area and control access. h. Notify the Fire Department c. If possible, determine the names and amounts of the chemicals involved and notify the Incident Commander. 222-  d. Rescue injured or trapped persons ifit is possible to do so:. e. I( eep all personnel upwind to avoid SlTIoke, fumes, and dust. f. Reroute traffic as required. g~ DO NOT immediatelYlnove vehicles, containers, or wreckage except to reScue people, unless a quick cleanup of the scene ; is: required in the interest of public safety. h. If EOCis activated; provide a representative to the'EOC,staff. 1. Assist the Incident Conunander as required. 5. Fire and Rescue: ( Fo.rtWalton Beach. Fire Department and Okaloosa County Special Operations), See ESF #4. a. Notify the City Manager, EM Director, and Police Department. b. Assume on scene command by senior Fire Department Officer. c. Detennine chemicals involved/ notify" the County EM Director, the Fire Chief, and if necessary call CHEMTREC 1- 800- 424- 9300 for advice and assistance. d. Rescue injured or trapped if it is possible to do so. e. Evacuate the area ifnecessary. f. Notify the Okaloosa County EOC and State EOC if chemical spills/ incidents ( including pollution incidents) involve maflne transportation or endanger federal water resources. . g. If the chemicals are not identified and the hazards are unknown~fight fires as though chemicals are TOXIC and likely to have E~ PLOS.IVE REACTIO.NS-. h. Keep all personnel upwind to avoid smoke, fumes, and dust. 1. If required, . .decontaminate the area by wash down or other prescribed method for the c~ emicai( s) involved. J. If hospitalization of personnel is required, infonn ambulance and other transporting personnel of the chemical contamination of the injured. Also, notify hospital officials. k. Provide information to the Public Infonnation Officer so news releases may be provided to the public to minimize alann, and to keep the are~ clear. . L Do not immediately move vehicles, containers or wreckage, except to rescue people unless..a quick cleanup of the scene is required. m. If EOC is activated, provide representative to the EOC staff; n. If required, have dikes or other restraints erected to. prevent the..chemicals running intej"drains or natural waterways. o. Restore the immediate area of the spill/ incident .to a safe condition to lessen the probab~lity of ~dditional hazards or incidents. . p. Close out emergency operations and submit final reports as required. 6.. Medical: & Health (Fort W altonBeach Fire Department), See ESF. #8. 7. Transportation (Fort Walton Beach Public Utilities Group), See ESF # 1. 223-  8. Public Works/ Engineering ( ltortWalton B~ach Public Utilities Group), See E8F #' s 3 and 11. a. Respond to all requests from officials during the chen1ical spill/ incident. b. IfEOe is activated, provide a representative to the EOe staff. 9. Public Information ( Fort Walton Beach Public Information Officer), See ESF # 14. a. Prepare, coordinate, and release all news releases during the chemical spill/ incident. b. Coordinate news releases through the Mayor, the Incident Commander, or the EM Director. c. If EOC is activated" the Administrative Program Coordinator is a member of the EOC staff. Part II - RADIOLOGICAL. Does not include Nuclear Power Plants) Emergency Services Actions A. General Information The widespread and rapidly increasing industrial and commercial use and transportation of radioactive materials has increased the possibility of radiological hazards in addition to such other hazards as much result from accidents involving these materials. Accidents may occur in facilities where radioactive materials are used or processed, or during transportation. Florida Division of Emergency Management will notify the Florida Bureau of Radiological Health, HRS, and Orlando, Florida since radioactive materials are subject to their regulatory control and authority. If needed, State Radiological Emergency Response assistance will be provided. If the State' s resources are inadequate to cope with the problem, the State can obtain Federal assistance by calling a Department of Energy office or a Military Service installation.