DEM Staff and Roles in Incident Command (3-4-1)
Incident Command Structure (Generic) For DEM (3-4-2)
DEM Emergency Response Materiel (3-4-3)
DEM Resources For Natural Resource Assessment (3-4-4)
Personnel
Vessels
Bay Assessment and Response Team (BART) Scientific Support
<http://www.ci.uri.edu/projects/bartsci/>
DEM / URI BART Scientific Support Roster
<http://www.ci.uri.edu/projects/bartsci/Docs/Roster_Apr05.htm/>
Section 4 – POLICIES AND STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR DEM EMERGENCY RESPONDERS
4-1 OFFICE OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES
Duties Of The Office Of The Emergency Response Administrator
Significant Events
DEM Emergency Response On-Call Function
On-Call Responsibilities and Requirements of Emergency Response Staff
On-Call Schedules
Emergency Call-in Premium Pay
Authorized Overtime
Communications
Case Tracking
Dress
ER Vehicles
Vehicles Use
Vehicle Equipment
Media Management
DEM Communications Office
Guidelines for Media Relations
Completion of Forms
Reimbursement of Expenses
Responsible Party Reimbursement
RP Cost Recovery Process
Administrative Hearing Process
DEM Action Against the RP
Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund Reimbursement
Payment
Notifications
DEM Emergency Responders
Contractors
Additional Support
See also Section 2 – NOTIFICATIONS
4-2 FORMS
Investigative Report (4-2-1)
Investigation Expense Report (4-2-2)
Chain of Custody (4-2-3)
Time Sheet – Authorized Overtime (4-2-4)
Time Sheet – Emergency Call-in Premium Pay (4-2-5)
Report on Inspection of Natural Resource Impact (4-2-6)
Permission to Inspect (4-2-7)
Access Agreement (4-2-8)
ER Site Safety Plan (4-2-9)
4-3 GUIDE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS STANDARDS
General Procedure
Speech Technique
Use of Audio Equipment
Method of Speech
Aids To Accuracy
Rules For Spelling
Rules For Figures
Radio Checks, Signal Strength and Readability
Initiating a Radio Check
Signal Reporting – Signal Strength and Readability
Transmitting a Message
Relay
Repetitions
Corrections
Canceling Messages
Do Not Answer Transmissions
Read Back
Receipt
Acknowledgment of Messages
Verifications
Break-In Procedure
Appendix: Prowords (Standard Procedure Words)
Section 5 – EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAMPLING PROCEDURES
5-1 OVERVIEW
Purpose and Types
General Considerations
Purposes For Sampling
Information
Disposal
Criminal and Enforcement
Types Of Samples
Abandoned Materials
Spills
Soil
Surface Water
Groundwater
Types of Chemicals
Known
Semi-known
Unknown
Safety Considerations
Record Management
Field Notebook
Sample Labels Chain-of-Custody
Chain-of-Custody Form
Transferring Samples
Photographs
5-2 SAMPLING EQUIPMENT
Collection Equipment
Solids Collection
Liquid Collection
Sample Jars and Containers
Cleaning Guide
Materials
Cleaning Procedures
Glass Items
Stainless Steel Equipment
Plastic or Teflon
5-3 SAMPLE COLLECTION
Sampling Procedures
Drum or Container Sampling
Soil/Sludge Sampling
Spill Sampling
Surface Water Sampling
Groundwater Sampling
Other Sampling Considerations
VOC Vials
Sampling Various Material Classes
Sample Security
Other Samples
Duplicate Samples
Background Samples
Sample Blanks
Composite Samples
Sample Preservation
Chemical Preservatives
Cooling
Analyses
Selection of Parameters
Parameters for Enforcement Cases
5-4 PACKING AND SHIPPING
Packing Procedures
Packing Samples
Shipping Procedures
DOT Regulations
5-5 FIELD TESTING
Purpose of Field Testing
Field Instruments
AIM Detector
Photoionization Detectors
Radiation Detectors
Colorimetric Indicator Tubes
HazCat Kit
Section 6 – PLANS FOR SPECIFIC TYPES OF INCIDENTS
6-1HAZARDOUS MATERIALS / ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN
See also: Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency, “Emergency Support Function (ESF) 10: Hazardous Material,” Appendix X to the “Basic Plan” in the State of Rhode Island Emergency Operations Plan (2004) <http://www.health.state.ri.us/environment/biot/resources/SEOP.pdf>
Introduction
Situation and Assumptions
Disaster Situations
Planning Assumptions
Concept of Operations
Initial Notification of HazMat Emergencies - Principles and Procedures
Emergency Response Levels
On-Scene Response Operations – Flowchart
Response Organization - Incident Command System (ICS) and Safety
Organization and Responsibilities
All Tasked Agencies
State
Local
Federal
Non-governmental
Administration and Logistics
Plan Development and Maintenance
Authority
Definitions
Attachment A: DEM Notifications and Support (6-1-A)
Required Notifications
Conditional Notifications
See also Section 2 – NOTIFICATIONS
Attachment B: Notifying the National Response Center (NRC) (6-1-B)
Introduction
Reporting Requirements
Additional Support for Emergency Responders
Attachment C: Mutual Aid in Rhode Island (6-1-C)
Introduction
Rotation System
Communications and Control
Regional Control Centers
The Inter-city Fire Radio Network (INTERCITY)
Hazardous Materials Technician Teams
Mass Victim Decontamination Teams
Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Supply / Support Trailers
Attachment D: Sample Broadcast Announcements (6-1-D)
Shelter in Place
All Clear
Evacuate
6-2 OIL SPILL PLANS
Incident Command Structure
One-page ICS (6-2-1)
Multi-page ICS (6-2-2)
Oil Spill ICS Roster
Leadership Roster (6-2-3)
Elaborated Roster, 2004 (6-2-4)
Closing and Re-Opening Fisheries After an Oil Spill (6-2-5)
See also other relevant sections of this ERP, especially the Hazardous Materials / Environmental Protection Plan (6-1)
6-3 WILDLIFE INCIDENT RESPONSE
Protocol for DEM Response to a Report of an Environmental Incident on Narragansett Bay (BART) (6-3-1)
Who to Call When a Potential Rabies Exposure Occurs
Rabies
Fact Sheet
Solving Problems with Backyard Wildlife
Protocols for Incidents Involving Coyotes
RI Nuisance Wildlife Control Specialists
See also:
Investigative Report Form (4-2-1)
Fish Kill Plan (6-4)
Animal Bites and Rabies (RI Department of Health) <http://www.health.ri.gov/disease/communicable/rabies/index.php>
Bats
Bears
Canada Geese
Coyotes
Crows and Ravens
Deer
Fishers
Foxes
Opossums
Raccoons
Skunks
Snakes
Squirrels
Turtles
Woodchucks
Relocating Wild Animals is Against the Law
How to Animal-Proof Your Home
6-4 FISH KILL PLAN
Fish Kill Response SOP (6-4-1)
Fish Kill Notification (6-4-2)
Fish Kill Response Equipment Checklist (6-4-3)
Fish Kill Investigation Report Spreadsheet (6-4-4)
Fish-Counting Record (6-4-5)
Fish Kill Investigation Report Form (6-4-6)
Fish Kill Investigation Package (6-4-7)
6-5 HURRICANE PLAN
Closing the Port of Galilee or Newport (6-5-1)
Securing State Parks and Beaches (6-5-2)
State Forests (6-5-3)
See also the Animal Disaster / Animal Care Plan (6-8)
6-6 PRESCRIBED FIRE PLAN
Incident Command System Template
Simple Prescribed Fire
Larger Prescribed Fire
DFE Personnel Qualified for These Incident Command Positions
Prescribed Fire Guidelines
Purpose
Prescribed Burn Treatment Proposal and Plan
Site Preparation Requirements
Fire Behavior Parameters
Ignition Method and Pattern
Mop-up and Monitoring Standards
Public Contacts to be Made
Approval
Go/No Go Process
Consultation
Post Burn Containment, Mop-up and Patrol
Personnel Guidelines For Prescribed Fire Operations
Purpose
Personal Training, Safety, and Fitness Requirements
Qualifications
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Fitness
6-7 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES ON STATE BEACHES
Operational Relationships
Responding to accidents, Complaints and Emergencies
Emergency Duties of a Beach Manager
Emergency Duties of a Captain/Assistant Captain of the Lifeguards
Emergency Signals
Missing Person Procedure
Lightning and Thunder Procedure
Procedure on Rainy Days Without Lightning and Thunder
Severe Surf Procedure
Authorization
6-8 ANIMAL DISASTER / ANIMAL CARE PLAN
See also:
Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency, “Emergency Support Function (ESF) 16: Animal Care,” Appendix XVI to the “Basic Plan” in the State of Rhode Island Emergency Operations Plan (2004) <http://www.health.state.ri.us/environment/biot/resources/SEOP.pdf> and
Rhode Island Disaster Animal Response Team RIDART Volunteer Mobilization Plan <http://www.dem.ri.gov/topics/erp/ridart_plan.pdf>
Purpose
Scope
Situation and Assumptions
Concept of Operations
General
Phases of Emergency Management
Direction and Control
General
Response Requirements
Functions
Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities
Primary Agencies
Designated Team Leaders
Support Agencies
Responsibilities of All Support Agencies
Responsibilities of Specific Support Agencies
Plan Development and Maintenance
Emergency Animal Response Team (EART) Phases of Operations
Mitigation Phase
Preparedness Phase
Response Phase
Domestic Animals
Livestock
Recovery Phase
Authority and References
Definitions of Acronyms and Terms
Forms (6-8-F)
Animal Shelter Post Disaster Equipment List (6-8-F1)
Disaster Shelter Animal Record (6-8-F2)
Disaster Shelter Registration Form and Release Form (6-8-F3)
General Release Form (6-8-F4)
Press Releases (6-8-PR)
Preparedness Phase Press Release (6-8-PR1)
Response Phase Press Release (6-8-PR2)
Remediation Phase Press Release (6-8-PR3)
Advice for Animal Owners in an Emergency (6-8-A)
Prepare Pets for RI Emergency (Tri-fold brochure)
Where Do We Go? (6-8-A9)
Motels (6-8-A10)
Kennels (6-8-A11)
Preparedness for Pets (6-8-A1)
Preparedness for Livestock (6-8-A2)
Preparedness for Horses (6-8-A12)
Preparedness for Birds and Exotics (6-8-A3)
Pet Emergency Information Sheet (6-8-A8)
Equine Emergency Information Sheet (6-8-A15)
Response for Pets (6-8-A4)
Response for Livestock (6-8-A5)
Response for Horses (6-8-A13)
Response for Birds and Exotics (6-8-A6)
Remediation for Pets (6-8-A7)
Remediation for Horses (6-8-A14)
Lost Pet Flyer Template (6-8-A8)
6-9 ANIMAL DISEASE PLAN
Introduction
Response to “Highly Likely” Scenarios
Presumptive Positive Case Response
Confirmed Positive Case Response
Presumptive Positive (Secondary Case) Response
Confirmed Positive (Secondary Case) Response
Returning to Disease Free Status
Animal Disease Response Incident Command Structure (ICS)
Quarantine And Surveillance Zones
Infected Zone
Protocol for Establishment and Maintenance
Surveillance or Movement Control Zone
Protocol for Establishment and Maintenance
Guidelines
Depopulation and Disposal – Carcass Disposal Team
Cleaning and Disinfecting (C+D) – Biosecurity Team
Animal Welfare
Equipment
Indemnity and Appraisal
Milk and Milk Products
Meat
Zoological Parks
Germplasm Centers
Glossary and Acronyms
See also:
DEM, Emergency Response Site Safety Plan (4-2-9)
USAHA, Animal Diseases (a.k.a. “The Gray Book”), 1998 <http://www.vet.uga.edu/vpp/gray_book02/fad/index.php>
FAO, Manual on Procedures for Disease Eradication by Stamping Out <http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/004/Y0660E/Y0660E00.htm>
NASPHV, Compendium of Measures to Prevent Disease Associated With Animals in Public Setting, 2006 <http://www.nasphv.org/Documents/AnimalsInPublicSettings.pdf>
ANIMAL DISEASE RESPONSE PROTOCOLS
Strategy for Staffing Animal Disease Emergency Response Teams (6-9-1)
Teams
Surveillance Teams
Euthanasia Teams
Disposal Teams
Cleaning and Disinfectant Teams
Biosecurity Teams
Sources of Team Staff
Veterinarians
Veterinary Technicians/Paramedics
Industry Experts/ Animal Handlers
Enforcement Officers
Disposal Specialists
Biosecurity Team (6-9-2)
Qualifications
Responsibilities
Equipment
Biosecurity Dos and Don’ts (6-9-3)
Preparation For Euthanasia of Livestock in Disease Eradication (6-9-4)
Standard Methods of Euthanasia
Euthanasia Equipment and Supplies – Euthanasia Kits
Euthanasia Personnel Sources and Training
Public and Media Relations – Animal Rights and Activism
Mental Health Services for Euthanasia Personnel and Animal Owners
References Concerning Acceptable Methods and Animal Welfare
Quarantine Notice Template (6-9-5)
Contacts For Animal Disease Emergency Response (6-9-6)
Personal Protective Equipment for Go Kits in Animal Disease Response (6-9-7)
NVSL, VS Form 10-4, Specimen Submission <http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/nvsl/JobAid/index.html>
NVSL, Shipping Specimens to the National Veterinary Services Laboratories <http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/nvsl/Shipping/FinalShipping2005.ppt>
FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE (FMD) ANNEX (6-9-FMD)
DEM Roles and Responsibilities For FMD Response (Exercise, 2002) (6-9-FMD1)
Disinfectants For FMD – For Field Use (6-9-FMD2)
AVIAN INFLUENZA (AI) ANNEX (6-9-AI)
AI Severity and DEM Response (6-9-AI-1)
Low-Path AI Control Plan (6-9-AI-2)
Incident Command Structure for LPAI Control (2004) (6-9-AI-3)
Public Information on Avian Influenza
Public Information on Low-Path AI (6-9-AI-4)
Protocols for AI Response
Infection Protection for Workers in Environments That Present a Risk of AI Exposure (6-9-AI-P01)
Comparison of Air-Purifying Respirators For Protecting Poultry Workers (6-9-AI-P02)
Biosecurity Practices for the Poultry Industry (6-9-AI-P03)
Biosecurity Measures for Visitors to Poultry Farms (6-9-AI-P04)
Biosecurity Measures to Reduce Risk of AI During an Outbreak (6-9-AI-P05)
Tests for Avian Influenza (6-9-AI-P06)
Collection of Swab Samples for AI Surveillance (6-9-AI-P07)
Collection of Blood Samples for AI Surveillance (6-9-AI-P08)
Sampling Commercial Poultry Houses for AI (6-9-AI-P09)
Sampling Small Flock Poultry Houses for AI (6-9-AI-P10)
Enhanced AI Surveillance Testing (6-9-AI-P11)
Scale-Down In-State AI Surveillance Testing (6-9-AI-P12)
Collection of Swab Samples From Dead Birds (6-9-AI-P13)
Dead Bird Barrel AI Surveillance Testing (6-9-AI2-P14)
On-Farm Dead Bird AI Surveillance (6-9-AI-P15)
Testing “Dangerous Contact Flocks” For AI Status (6-9-AI-P16)
Quarantine Guidelines (6-9-AI-P17)
AI Quarantine Notice Template (6-9-AI-P18)
Exemplary AI Vaccination Protocol (6-9-AI-P19)
Disposition of Eggs From a Flock Quarantined Due to AI (6-9-AI-P20)
Disposition of Eggs From Non-Quarantined Flocks Within the General Quarantine Area Surrounding Infected Farms (6-9-AI-P21)
Cleaning and Disinfection of AI-Infected Facilities (6-9-AI-P22)
Management of AI-Infected Farm Litter (6-9-AI-P23)
Transport of AI Positive Flocks or AI-Infected Materials For Off-Site Disposal (6-9-AI-P24)
Disposal of AI-Infected Bird Carcasses in Sanitary Landfills (6-9-AI-P25)
In-House Composting of AI Carcasses (6-9-AI-P26)
See also:
USDA, APHIS, Interim AI Response Plan (Draft 2006)
USDA, APHIS, Summary of the National Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Response Plan (Draft 2006)
USDA, APHIS, Standard Operating Procedures: Response Plan to a Report of Notifiable Avian Influenza Virus (December 2005)
USDA, APHIS, Reporting Detections of Low Pathogenic Notifiable Avian Influenza (H5 and H7 Subtypes) to the World Health Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and to Trading Partners, Veterinary Services Memorandum No. 565.14 (2005)
USDA, APHIS, Policy for Management of HPAI H5N1 in Swine (Draft 2006)
US EPA, Disposal of Domestic Birds Infected by Avian Influenza – An Overview of Considerations and Options (August 2006) <http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/homeland/flu.pdf>
US EPA, Registered Antimicrobial Products with Label Claims for Avian (Bird) Flu Disinfectants <http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/avian_flu_products.htm>
MONKEY POX ANNEX (6-9-MP)
Federal Ban (2003) (6-9-MP1)
Ban Cover Letter (6-9-MP2)
Regional and National Contacts (6-9-MP3)
LYMPHOCYTIC CHORIOMENINGITIS VIRUS (LCMV) ANNEX (6-9-LCMV)
Safe Pet Handling Practices and Recommendations (6-9-LCMV1)
LCM Veterinary Fact Sheet (6-9-LCMV2)
Pet Store Quarantine Order (6-9-LCMV3)
RABIES ANNEX (6-9-R)
Who to Call When a Potential Rabies Exposure Occurs
Rabies Fact Sheet
Animal Bites and Rabies (RI Department of Health) <http://www.health.ri.gov/disease/communicable/rabies/index.php>
APPENDIX – SELECT USDA REFERENCES
Emergency Support Function #11 – Agriculture and Natural Resources Annex <http://www.usda.gov/homelandsecurity/ICS/assets/ESF11. pdf> APHIS, Procedures for Investigating a Suspected Foreign Animal Disease/Emerging Disease Incident (FAD/EDI) Veterinary Services Memorandum No. 580.4 (March 30, 2004)
APHIS, National Animal Health Emergency Management System (NAHEMS) Guidelines (2006) <http://emrs.aphis.usda.gov/nahems.html>:
Appraisal and Compensation
Biosecurity
Cleaning and Disinfection
Communications
Dairy Industry Facilities
Disposal
Euthanasia
Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) Investigation Procedures: A Field Guide
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Biological Hazards
Quarantine and Movement Control: Highly Contagious Diseases
Radiological Emergency Guidelines
Vaccination
Wildlife Management
Zoos: FMD and Other Highly Contagious Diseases
NRCS, Conservation Practice Standard, Code 316, Animal Mortality Facility <http://efotg.nrcs.usda.gov/references/public/AL/tg316.pdf>
NRCS, Conservation Practice Standard, Code 317, Composting Facility <http://efotg.nrcs.usda.gov/references/public/AL/tg317.pdf>
6-10 MOSQUITO-BORNE ZOONOTIC DISEASE PLAN
EASTERN EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS (EEE) EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROTOCOL
Background
Monitoring
Decision Making
State / Municipal Interaction
Responsibilities
Aerial Larvicide and Adulticide Applications
Preparation
Aerial Coordinator
Communications Officer
Ground Crew
Equipment
Administrative Oversight
Governor's Office
DEM Administration
Ground Larvicide And Adulticide Applications
Background
Personnel
Administrative Controls
Truck-Mounted Spray Application
Larvicide Application
Backpack Application
Conclusion
Checklists For EEE ERP
Aerial Coordinator (6-10-C1)
Communications Officer (6-10-C2)
Cities and Towns – Truck-Mounted Spray Application (6-10-C3)
Cities and Towns – Larvicide Application (6-10-C4)
Cities and Towns – Backpack Application (6-10-C5)
Municipal Pre-Application Checklist (6-10-C6)
Aerial Applicators (6-10-A)
See also:
DEM, Mosquitoes, EEE, and West Nile Virus
<http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/bnatres/agricult/mosquito/index.htm>
DEM and Department of Health Response Protocol for Mosquito-Borne Diseases <http://www.health.ri.gov/disease/communicable/wnv/actionplan.php>
Department of Health Surveillance For Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
<http://www.health.ri.gov/disease/communicable/eee_weeklytest.php>
Department of Health West Nile Virus <http://www.health.ri.gov/disease/communicable/wnv/index.php>
Department of Health Surveillance For West Nile Virus in RI
<http://www.health.ri.gov/disease/communicable/wnv/weeklytest.php>
DEM, Pest Alerts <http://www.dem.ri.gov/topics/palerts.htm>
6-11 RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY INGESTION EXPOSURE PATHWAY PLAN
Introduction
DEM Responsibilities
Checklist of Activities for the Director of DEM or His/Her Designee
Sources
See also:
RI EMA, State of Rhode Island Ingestion Pathway Plan, especially Appendices D and H (2001).
RI EMA, “Annex A: Radiological Protection” in the State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP, 2004).
USDA, APHIS, National Animal Health Emergency Management System (NAHEMS), 2005 Draft Radiological Emergency Guidelines. The latest revised version is available on-line via registration at <http://emrs.aphis.usda.gov/nahems.html>
6-12 DROUGHT PLAN
DEM Roles in Responding to a Drought (6-12-1)
Drought Response Plan for the Division of Agriculture (6-12-2)
Agricultural Wetlands Permit Application Form (6-12-3)
See also:
Water Resources Board Rhode Island Drought Management Plan
<http://www.wrb.state.ri.us/lawsregs/droughtplan.pdf>
6-13 PLANT HEALTH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
Introduction
Background
Plant Groups
Crops
Purpose
Requirement
Responding to Emergencies
Participants
Mission
Emergency Response System
Legal Authority
Federal
State
Tribal Relations
Lines of Authority
Contingency Plans
Roles and Responsibilities
Incidient Command System
State-wide Emergency
Personnel
Facilities
Regional Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
State Plant Health Director (SPHD)
State Plant Regulatory Offiical (SPRO)
Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Eastern Region
Plan Pest Activities
Regulatory
Survey
Control
Eradication
Recovery
Communication
PPQ Personnel
SPRO Personnel
PPQ Regional Emergency Manager
SPHDs and SPROs in Neighboring States (CT and MA)
APHIS Personnel
University of Rhode Island
USDA Agencies
Federal Agencies
State Agencies
Tribal Councils
County and Local
Non-governmental Agencies and Organizations
Glossary of Key Terms and Acronyms
Templates
Notice of Stop Sale (6-13-1)
Order of Quarantine (6-13-2)
Notice of Quarantine (Premises) (6-13-3)
Notice of Quarantine (Transportation) (6-13-4)
Notice of Quarantine and Public Hearing (6-13-5)
See also:
Plant Quarantine, Nursery Inspection, and Certification Guidelines, National Plant Board <http://nationalplantboard.org/policy/guidelines.htm>
Pest Control Insurance Fund, Interstate Pest Control Compact (IPCC) <http://www.pestcompact.org/insurance_fund.html>
USDA—APHIS—PPQ <http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/>
Electronic Manuals for PPQ Emergency Programs, USDA—APHIS—PPQ <http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/manuals/emergency/emer_index.html>
Emergency Programs Manual, USDA—APHIS—PPQ <http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/manuals/emergency/pdf_files/EPM.pdf>
PPQ Incident Command System Guidelines (Draft 2004), USDA—APHIS—PPQ <http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/ep/ics/docs/drafticsguidelines.pdf>
New Pest Response Guidelines, USDA—APHIS—PPQ <http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/ep/nprg.html>
PestTracker, National Agricultural Pest Information System (NAPIS), Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) <http://ceris.purdue.edu/napis/>
Northeast Plant Diagnostic Network <http://www.nepdn.org/DesktopDefault.aspx>
Plant Biosecurity Preparedness Plan for U.S. Agricultural Producers, University of Missouri Extension MP745 <http://extension.missouri.edu/explorepdf/miscpubs/mp0745.pdf>
6-14 CONTINUITY OF OPERATION PLAN (COOP) FOR DEM
Purpose
Risks
COOP Response Levels
Level 1 – Part of Headquarters Affected
Level 2 – Headquarters Inaccessible
Level 3 – Headquarters and Immediate Surroundings Affected
Level 4 – Providence Metropolitan Area Affected
Crisis Response Team (CRT)
Responsibilities of the CRT
Safety
Planning
Staff Information
Public Information
Information and Communications Technology
Logistics and Transportation
Administration and Finance
CRT Structure
CRT Roster
Additional Resources and Contacts
Crisis Response
Protective Actions – Evacuation or Shelter in Place
Evacuation
Notification
Assembly
Shelter in Place
Terminating Protective Actions
Activating the COOP
Activation Decision
Relocation of Functions
Priority Services
Emergency Relocation Sites (ERS)
Relocation Issues and Resources
Appendix A: Risk Assessment for Divisions of DEM (6-14-A)
Appendix B: DEM Records Management Liaisons (6-14-B)
Appendix C: Leadership Succession for DEM Offices (6-14-C)
Appendix D: Recovery Services, Supplies, and Vendors (6-14-D)
Section 7 – SAFETY AND HEALTH
Section 7A – EMERGENCY RESPONSE SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH PLAN
Introduction
Purpose
Distribution and Application
ER Staff Responsibilities
Hazard Recognition And Evaluation
Chemical or Hazardous Materials
Physical Hazards
Biological Hazards
Energy-Related Hazards
Weather-Related Hazards
Personal Work Practices
Exposure Pathways
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Respirator Use
Training and Education
Assignment of Respirators
General Guidelines for Respirator Use
Decontamination
Training Standard
Field Exposure Log
Medical Monitoring
Participation in MMSP
Failure to Pass a Medical Examination
Accident And Incident Reporting
Accidents Involving Chemical Exposure
Program Evaluation
See also:
Emergency Response Site Safety Plan (4-2-9)
Section 7B – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Section 7C – Specific Hazard Attachments
Section 7D – RI Dem Respirator Policy And Program
Section 7B – PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
7B-1 OVERVIEW
Conditions for Protection
Level A (Highest)
Level B
Level C
Level D (Lowest)
Levels and Areas of Protection
Reevaluating Levels of Protection
Reasons to Upgrade to a Higher Level of Protection
Reasons to Downgrade to a Lower Level
Levels of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Level A (Highest)
Level B
Level C
Level D (Lowest)
Elements of PPE
Head Protection
Eye Protection
Ear Protection
Foot Protection
Hand Protection
Body Protection
Drowning Protection
Breathing Protection
Escape Protection
PPE Performance Requirements
Chemical Resistance
Degradation
Effectiveness of Protective Materials Against Chemical Degradation
Penetrability
Permeability
Decontamination
7B-2 SUMMARY OF POLICY ON PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
See also:
Emergency Response Site Safety Plan (4-2-9)
Section 7C – Specific Hazard Attachments
Section 7D – RI Dem Respirator Policy And Program
Section 7C – SPECIFIC HAZARD ATTACHMENT
All Hazards (7C-1)
Animal Bites (7C-2)
Benzene (7C-3)
Cold Stress (7C-4)
Confined Space Entry (7C-5)
Drums (7C-6)
Heat Stress (7C-7)
Helicopter (7C-8)
Hydrogen Sulfide (7C-9)
Insect Bites And Stings (7C-10)
Plants And Marine Animals (7C-11)
Pregnancy (7C-12)
Small Boats (7C-13)
Vehicle Operation (7C-14)
Section 7D – RI DEM RESPIRATOR POLICY AND PROGRAM
7D-1 OVERVIEW
Purpose
Scope
Responsibilities
Employee
Site Manger
Office Program Administrator
Department Program Administrator
Office of Human Resources
Conditions For APR Use
Oxygen
Knowledge of The Material
Selection of Cartridges For APRs
IDLH Levels
Warning Properties
Air Monitoring
Monitor Action Levels
Photo Ionization Vapor Detectors
Colorimetric Indicator Tubes
Combustible Gas Indicator
Radiation Detector
Emergency Situations
Buddy System
Escape Masks
Cleaning, Storage, And Inspection
Training
Fit Testing
Impediments
Medical Monitoring
SCBA Information
Glossary
APF – Assigned Protection Factor
APR – Air-Purifying Respirator
Department Program Administrator
Immediately Dangerous To Life and Health (IDLH)
Inhalation Hazard
Office and “Relevant Office”
Office Program Administrator
PAPR – Powered Air-Purifying Respirator
SAR – Supplied-Air Respirator
SCBA – Self-Contained Breath Apparatus
Site Manager
7D-2 PROTOCOLS (SOPs)
Orientation Program on Respirator Training and Fit Testing (7D-2-1)
Respirator Fit Test Protocol (7D-2-2)
Selection of a Respirator for Comfort (7D-2-3)
Respirator Face Piece Fit Testing (7D-2-4)
Sensitivity Check (7D-2-5)
Test Chamber Design (7D-2-6)
Qualitative Fit Test – Isoamyl Acetate Test (7D-2-7)
Qualitative Fit Test – Stannic Oxychloride Irritant Smoke Test (7D-2-8)
Functional Fit Test – Positive Pressure Test (7D-2-9)
Functional Fit Test – Negative Pressure Test (7D-2-10)
Proper Cleaning and Storing of Respirators (7D-2-11)
7D-3 FORMS
Respirator Medical Recertification Request (7D-3-1)
Employee Respirator Use Profile (7D-3-2)
Physician’s Opinion Letter – Medical Respirator Certification (7D-3-3)
Respirator Fit Test Data Collection Form (7D-3-4)
Respiratory Equipment Inspection Checklist (7D-3-5)
Required Information For Employees Using Respirators When Not Required Under The Standard (7D-3-6)
Medical Evaluation Questionnaire for Respirator Use (7D-3-7)
7D-4 APPENDIX – RESPIRATOR PROGRAMS OF RELEVANT RI DEM OFFICES
Agriculture
Personal Protective Equipment for Go Kits in Animal Disease Response (6-9-7)
Infection Protection for Workers in Environments That Present a Risk of AI Exposure (6-9-AI-P01)
Comparison of Air-Purifying Respirators For Protecting Poultry Workers (6-9-AI-P02)
USDA Operational Guidelines, PPE in Biologically Hazardous Environments
Emergency Response
Respirator Plan For Office of Emergency Response (7D-4-1)
Section 8 – JOB AIDS
See also US Coast Guard ICS Incident Management Handbook <http://www.dfg.ca.gov/ospr/organizational/msb/readiness/2006%20IMH.pdf>
8-1 ALL TEAM MEMBERS
8-2 INCIDENT COMMAND SECTION
Incident Commander (8-2-1)
Deputy Incident Commander (8-2-2)
Information Officer (8-2-3)
Safety Officer (8-2-4)
Liaison Officer (8-2-5)
Agency Representative (Section to be determined) (8-2-6)
8-3 OPERATIONS SECTION
Operations Section Chief (8-3-1)
Staging Area Manager (8-3-2)
Protection and Recovery Branch Director (8-3-3)
Near-shore Protection Group Supervisor (8-3-4)
Strike Team or Task Force Leader (8-3-5)
Onshore Recovery Group Supervisor (8-3-6)
Disposal Group Supervisor (8-3-7)
Decontamination Group Supervisor (8-3-8)
Wildlife Branch Director (8-3-9)
Wildlife Rescue Group Supervisor (8-3-10)
Wildlife Rehabilitation Group Supervisor (8-3-11)
8-4 PLANNING SECTION
Planning Section Chief (8-4-1)
Situation Unit Leader (8-4-2)
Resource Unit Leader (8-4-3)
Documentation Unit Leader (8-4-4)
Environmental Unit Leader (8-4-5)
Technical Specialist Unit Leader (8-4-6)
Demobilization Unit Leader (8-4-7)
8-5 LOGISTICS SECTION
Logistics Section Chief (8-5-1)
Support Branch Director (8-5-2)
Supply Unit Leader (8-5-3)
Facilities Unit Leader (8-5-4)
Ground and Vessel Support Unit Leader (8-5-5)
Service Branch Director (8-5-6)
Medical Unit Leader (8-5-7)
Communications Unit Leader (8-5-8)
Food Unit Leader (8-5-9)
8-6 FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Finance/Administration Section Chief (8-6-1)
Time Unit Leader (8-6-2)
Procurement Unit Leader (8-6-3)
Cost Unit Leader (8-6-4)
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader (8-6-5)
Section 9 – PLAN TEMPLATES
9-1 EQUIPMENT DECONTAMINATION PLAN
Purpose
Site Specifics
Concept Overview
Certificate Of Decontamination
Methodology
T/V _________
Vessels
Confined Space
Containment Boom And Portable Equipment
Equipment Priority
Cleaning Process
Organizational Chart
Site Layout
9-2 OIL DISPOSAL PLAN
Interim Storage Plan
Transportation Issues
Other Issues
9-3 OIL SPILL SITE SAFETY PLAN
Instructions
Site Description
Site Organization
Entry Objectives
Site Control
Hazard Evaluation – Chemical Hazards
Environmental Monitoring for Chemical Hazards
General Site Safety and Health Procedures
Personal Protective Equipment
Decontamination Procedures
Sanitation and Personal Hygiene
Emergency Procedures
Emergency Medical Procedures
Emergency Fire Procedures
Evacuation Routes
Communication
Sign Up
9-4 SPILL DEMOBILIZATION PLAN
General Information
Personnel
Equipment
Responsibilities
Command
Operations Section Chief
Planning Section Chief
Logistics Section Chief
Finance Section Chief
Resources for Demobilization
General Plan for Demobilization
Section 10 – FORMS FOR INCIDENT COMMAND
See also ICS forms and other documents for emergency response at the National Incident Management System NIMS Download Center <http://www.nimsonline.com/download_center/index.htm>
ER Incident Safety Plan (10-1)
ER Incident Safety Plan Worker Acknowledgement Form (10-2)
ICS Form Routing (10-3)
ICS Forms:
IAP Cover Sheet – Incident Action Plan (10-4)
ICS Executive Summary (10-5)
ICS General Plan (10-6)
ICS Initial Incident Information (10-7)
ICS 201 – Incident Briefing (10-8)
Template for ICS 201 in MSWord
ICS 202 – Incident Objectives (10-9)
Template for ICS 202 in MSWord
ICS 203 – Organization Assignment List (10-10)
Template for ICS 203 in MSWord
ICS 204 – Division Assignment List (10-11)
