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OPERATIONS DIVISION
Hazardous Materials
April 1997
Section VII, (cont.)
The following section takes each of the 5 types of incidents and depicts the incident
management structure and the typical roles and responsibilities of the various responders.
A. Typical Roles and Responsibilities
1. UNUSUAL INCIDENT
An event which could or does involve oil or hazardous materials. No materials
are released but a potential public health and safety threat exists. The situation
would normally be handled by local emergency response crews with standard
emergency equipment. If the situation escalates, outside assistance might be
needed.
Roles and Responsibilities
On Scene
Off Scene
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RESPONSIBLE PARTY
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
- Notifies 9-1-1 and OERS - Acts to resume normal
- Acts to resume normal operations
operations
- Assesses risks
LOCAL AGENCIES
LEAD STATE AGENCY(S)
- Assures public safety -Assists responsible party
- Assists responsible party and provides technical
- Coordinates public information assistance if needed.
2. MEDIUM INCIDENT
An incident resulting in a localized spill or release of oil or hazardous materials (i.e.,
within several hundred feet). The health, and safety of people and emergency workers in
the immediate area may be threatened if protective actions are not taken. A probable
environmental impact exists. It may involve activation of the Oregon Emergency
Coordination Center. The situation will require state technical assistance and a Regional
Hazmat team which can provide specialized equipment and expertise.
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