Chemical Accident
Chemical spills may result from tank truck or railroad car accidents. In rare cases they may originate inside the building. If you discover a chemical spill, call 911 and inform the Emergency Operating Center Director/Incident Commander.
Accident Outside
- WAIT FOR INSTRUCTIONS from the Emergency Operating Center Director/Incident Commander.
- DO NOT LEAVE THE BUILDING unless instructed to do so. If you are instructed to evacuate, take care to avoid fumes.
Accident Inside
- Evacuate the building. Avoid the area where the chemical spill occurred.
- Don't light matches, candles or other fires.
- ASSEMBLE without delay in your designated area.
– Report all absences to the Staffing Deployment Team.
– Report for duty if you are a member of an emergency team.
- WAIT FOR INSTRUCTIONS from the Emergency Operating Center Director/Incident Commander.
- DO NOT return to the building before it has been declared safe.