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    Initial Responder Actions

    General Hazards: CBRNE

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    Facilitator

    Jonathan D. Greenstein

    Email: [email protected]

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]
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    Disclaimer

    The following information is general and

    presented in a broad manner for awareness

    level competency. It is not intended to replace

    agency/departmental guidance.

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    CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, OR

    RADIOLOGICAL THREATS

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    IDENTIFY HAZARD/THREAT

    Investigate symptoms of victims Evaluate statements of victims/witnesses

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    EVACUATE & CONTAIN, AS NECESSARY

    Put on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), ifnecessary

    Remain uphill, upwind, and upstream

    Wind and plume directions, and conditions

    should be considered

    Shelter-in-place, if necessary

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    ESTABLISH COMMAND POST

    Safe distance and access route

    Large enough for logistical needs

    Request adequate personnel

    Create log and roster

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    NOTIFICATIONS

    Dispatch/Emergency Communications Center

    HAZMAT Response Unit

    Agency Command Staff

    Others: DOT/CHEMTREC

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    EXPLOSIVE THREATS

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    IDENTIFY HAZARD/THREAT

    Evaluate statements of victims/witnesses

    Determine size of object/vehicle

    Size up the scene and potential action flow

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    EVACUATE & CONTAIN, AS NECESSARY

    Be aware of potential secondary devices

    Remain alert for over watch positions

    Have secondary containment & evacutation

    plan

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    ESTABLISH COMMAND POST

    Safe distance and access route

    Large enough for logistical needs

    Request adequate personnel

    Create log and roster

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    NOTIFICATIONS

    Dispatch/Emergency Communications Center

    HAZMAT Response Unit

    Agency Command Staff

    Other: BATF, Fire Marshal, etc.

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    CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, OR RADIOLOGICAL AGENT

    INDICATORS

    EVACUATE AND ISOLATE TO A MINIMUM OF

    660 FEET IN ALL DIRECTIONS*

    * If a hazardous material is placarded or identified,utilize the Department of Transportation Emergency

    Response Guidebook (ERG) for evacuation distances.

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    Chemical

    Dead or dying animals

    Unexplained casualties

    Unusual liquid, spray, or vapor

    Suspicious devices/packages

    Distinctive odors/smells:

    - Lewisite (Geranium)

    - Cyanide (Almonds)

    - Mustard (Garlic or Horseradish)

    - Phosgene (Fresh cut Hay)

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    Biological

    Dead or dying animals

    Unexplained casualties Unusual liquid, spray, or vapor

    Unusual swarms of insects

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    Radiological

    Unusual number of sick, dying people

    Unusual number of sick, dying animals Unusual metal debris

    Containers displaying a radiation symbol

    Materials emitting heat with no source Glowing materials

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    Questions/Comments

    Jonathan D. Greenstein

    Email: [email protected]

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]