For the purpc Technologica community w the low elevat not be undere hazardous m military install or bomb three Emergency pi following is a Plannin< □ Identify p Discuss \ Know ho □ Obtain fir □ Create a Prepare □ Store wal □ Organize □ Create ar □ Secure a| □ Update y< Respon: l. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11 STAY CA Recogni Take sal Check fc Check f electric I safety p matches off or o Wear k Tune ra< to find c Use the Follow' informa In public declarec Report c & 14 Hazardous Materials (HazMat) With the enactment of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To- Know Act of 1986, Congress imposed upon state and local governments additional planning and preparedness requirements for emergencies involving the release of hazardous materials. In compliance with these requirements, Weber County officials have prepared a plan for use in responding to and recovering from a release of hazardous or toxic materials from those facilities that are subject to the requirements of the act. The Weber County HazMat Operations Plan may be viewed in its entirety by contacting Marriott-Slaterville City. Residents in the community are vulnerable to the harmful effects of the release of hazardous materials. Hazardous materials are transported by air, rail, and road. Major crossroads for both rail and highway traffic pass through Marriott-Slaterville creating a potential for a hazardous material accidents. Interstate 15, one of the major north/south highways for the state, spans the entire width of the city and county. Emergencies involving hazardous materials can be postulated as ranging from a minor emergency with no off-site effects to a major emergency that may result in an off-site release of hazardous/toxic materials. The overall objective of chemical emergency response planning and preparedness is to minimize exposure for a spectrum of emergencies that could produce off-site levels of contamination. Minimizing this exposure will reduce the consequence of a hazardous material incident. 1. Hazardous substances may be in a liquid, gas, or solid form. Exposure to these chemicals can cause serious illness or death. State officials have established minimal safety guidelines for citizen protection in the event of a hazardous material accident. 2. Emergency officials will provide timely, accurate information and instructions. Please heed their instructions. In case of a hazardous materials emergency, you may be told to evacuate, stay in your home, or protect your breathing, as the case may be. If you are told to stay indoors remain there until further notice. Close all doors and windows and use masking tape or a damp towel to seal openings, if possible. Turn of all types of ventilation, unless otherwise instructed. Do not use fireplaces and close the damper. Cover or refrigerate uncovered food. Stay tuned to a local radio or television stations for official information. If you are instructed to evacuate, you will be told to go to a local evacuation center. Consider taking measures discussed in this paragraph only if time allows. Lock all doors and windows and turn off appliances (except refrigerator) and faucets. If possible, take household pets with you. Keep your car vents and windows closed and do not use the heater or air conditioner. Take your 72-hour kit with you. Follow all evacuation directions. Remain calm and listen to local news stations or authorities for further instructions. If your children are in school during an emergency, do not try to pick them up. They will be transported to pick up areas outside the affected area, if necessary. Local radio and television stations will announce when and where parents can pick up their children. School personnel will supervise and care for the children until parents pick them up. 24 Power Outage The technological-type disaster that occurs most often in our area is power failure. This may be caused by weather, human error, or a variety of other conditions. Our society is dependent on electricity to function. Power failure disrupts traffic, schools, business, finances, food preparation, activities, and numerous other daily routines. In preparation for a power failure, learn locations of the fuse box or circuit breakers. Store candles, flashlights and extra batteries in a handy place. Realize that electrical appliances will not work and food preparation and storage may be difficult in a prolonged power loss, so have food and water supplies on hand. Know the location and how to use basic camping-type equipment such as a stove and lantern. REMEMBER THAT CAMPING EQUIPMENT REQUIRING GASOLINE, PROPANE, WHITE GAS, COLEMAN FUEL OR CHARCOAL BRIQUETTES SHOULD NOT BE USED INSIDE THE HOUSE - ONLY OUTSIDE. In the event of a power outage, consider unplugging major appliances. Any power surge that occurs when power is restored may damage some appliances. A major problem during an outage is food thawing in the refrigerator or freezer. Open the door only to take food out, and do so as quickly as possible. Insure proper ventilation for any fireplace, stove, or a other type of heating device. Report any downed power lines to the utility company. Watch children when using lanterns, candles, or similar light sources. Realize that power may first be restored to hospitals and public safety facilities, so be patient. When power is restored, plug in unplugged appliances one by one, waiting a few minutes in between each. This may prevent an overload on the system. Examine your frozen food. If it still contains ice crystal, it may be refrozen. Dispose of any meat that has thawed, is off-color, or has an odd odor. CIVIL DISASTERS Deliberate destructive human behavior such as terrorism, war, and civil disturbances have characterized human life since the dawn of time. Civil disasters can resulted in mass refugees, widespread disease, famines, destruction of life and property, social and economic disruption, and other human atrocities. Civil disasters can become catalysts for widespread destruction and upheaval. 25