Emergency operation

If operating procedures need to be developed from scratch, this could account for a considerable portion of the pre-startup work. If current, valid standard operating procedures exist, and the toll is only introducing a new set of batch instructions, the task becomes simpler. However, it is recommended that the new batch instructions are reviewed simultaneously with the existing startup, shutdown, normal and emergency operating procedures for the equipment to help ensure potential process deviations are examined and addressed. 

Emergency operations Process changes initiated by the operations staff to place the process into a safe condition (back to normal operations or shutdown) in response to any abnormal situation that could cause a release, explosion, or other significant event. 

Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations, Version 1.02... 

The blowdown drum design temperature is set by the extremes of emergency operating temperature which can result from any of the streams tied into it. If materials are handled at temperatures below 15 C, or if they can autorefrigerate to below 15 C, a minimum design temperature must also be specified. 

Designs and systems should minimize potential harmful exposures in both normal and emergency operations. This consideration affects the location of normal and emergency drains and vents. 

One of the most noticeable ergonomic deficiencies in both control rooms was the number of panels that had to be scanned and monitored during the scenarios, and the number of rapid actions required at opposite ends of the control room. The need for virtually simultaneous actions and movements would have been discovered and resolved in the design stage had a task analysis and human error analysis been carried out on an emergency operation. 

These response functions are equivalent to tlie functional aimexes of a multihazard emergency operations plan described in tlie Guide for Development of State and Local Emergency Operations Plans. prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Association, March, 1987, Wasliington, DC. 

Those professionals would be from Emergency Operations Centers, HazMat Teams, Fire Departments, Health Departments, Civil Support Teams (CST), Military Personnels, various Intelligence Organizations, Clinical Laboratories, and Environmental Laboratories. 

Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations Version 1.1.2 (CAMEO 1.1.2). United States Environmental Protection Agency, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, October 2004. 

Accumulation The rise of pressure above the MAWP of the protected system, usually expressed as a percentage of the gauge MAWP. Maximum allowable accumulations are established by applicable codes for emergency operating and fire contingencies. 

Strength Logistical support was timely in processing requests once EOC (Emergency Operation Center) was established. 

Improvement Item Formal mutual aid agreement needed with Richmond County. GVW Fire Department personnel need to be briefed on County Emergency Operations plans and procedures. Entry teams from other agencies not coordinated with FDIC (Fire Department Incident Commander) during early hours of the incident. Buses used for transport of evacuees were not coordinated with FDIC. Better integration of law enforcement and EMS personnel into Fire Department ICS (Incident Command System) was needed. 

Strength County-GIS personnel supported operations through continuous production of maps that were distributed to all agencies. EOC (Emergency Operations Center) staff worked to procure buses for initial evacuation and for transport from decontamination... 

Improvement Item Credibility of EOC (emergency operation center) hampered by lack of a designated, adequate facility. EOC staff was not available until approximately 09 00-10 00 due to set-up and activation. Many issues the EOC could have helped with were handled at staging. 

Strength ACEMD initiated early request for assistance from SC Emergency Management Division 75 percent of State Emergency Support Functions were activated. ACEMS equipment was quickly met, once requested through the EOC (Emergency Operations Center). Shift turnovers were pre-planned and worked well. School District representatives notified at approximately 3 30 a.m. and decision was made to close schools prior to EOC activation. 

Improvement Item ACEMS supervisor was not present at initial Command Post (CP). Local/National Red Cross point of contact needed at the CP to coordinate food for personnel in outlying areas. National Red Cross may be needed in the EOC (Emergency Operation Center). EPA personnel were initially unaware that the Aiken County EOC was operational. Aiken County GIS resources were not involved in UCP planning meetings. ACEMS observed additional EMS support arrive from outside Aiken County. Additional units were not coordinated with ACEMS. Large numbers of individuals at the CP did not... 

Improvement Item EOC did not have press releases prior to distribution at CP. Hard copies of press releases were not initially distributed at press conferences. Unmanned radio stations limited ability for local alerts to be made. Initial notification did not go out through NOAA Weather Radio, although it was utilized later in the day. EOC (Emergency Operation Center) PIO (Public Information Officer) could not get response from PIOs at CP (Command Post) to coordinate messages for media at EOC. Citizens in shelters had no official information source. 

CAMEO Computer Aided Management of Emergency Operations A computer data base for storage and retrieval of pre-planning data for on scene use at hazardous materials incidents,... 

Emergency Operations Plan A document that identifies the available personnel, equipment, facilities, supplies, and other resources in the jurisdiction, and state the method or scheme for coordinated actions to be taken by individuals and government services in the event of natural, man-made, or attack related disasters. 

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