The Train Derailment Chemical Spill Response Annex
Introduction
The three main priorities that the National Incident Management System (NIMS) provides for any emergency response operation are: to save lives, stabilize the incident, protect property and the environment. These three priorities are supported by the guiding principles of flexibility, standardization and unity of effort (NIMS, 2018). These priorities and principles, therefore, will serve as the foundation of this Train Derailment Chemical Spill Response Annex. This Annex will describe the role and expectations of all relevant partners in the response, the interagency collaboration process and procedures that all responding partners will be required to participate in to help prevent, respond to, mitigate and manage a train derailment chemical spill in our community.
Operational Guidelines
First responders must give dispatch a sense of the level of seriousness of the situation in order to prepare the appropriate response. A 3 level classification system is recommended to ensure the right units are dispatched (Henle Hazmat Training & Consulting, 2016).
Level 1 incident will categorize minor derailments, no spills or fires, and all chemicals apparently still contained in their cars. Threat to life, property and environment is likely to be unknown. A local response will be required.
Level 2 incident will categorize clear train derailment with chemical leak apparent but no fire. Potential threat to life, property and environment...
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