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Which factor is NOT a suitable reason to consider in-place sheltering during a hazardous material incident?
Which factor is NOT a suitable reason to consider in-place sheltering during a hazardous material incident?
- The material has been released and is dissipating
- The hazardous material presents a high level of health risk (correct)
- Leaks can be controlled quickly
- Exposure to the material is expected to be brief
What is the primary responsibility of the Incident Commander regarding the evacuation area?
What is the primary responsibility of the Incident Commander regarding the evacuation area?
- To execute the evacuation immediately upon any hazard notification
- To assist in the distribution of mapping materials only
- To identify the area of initial evacuation (correct)
- To determine the health risks associated with hazardous materials
Which of the following statements about map distribution in an evacuation scenario is accurate?
Which of the following statements about map distribution in an evacuation scenario is accurate?
- Maps should be outdated to prevent public panic
- Maps must be distributed to all officers and involved agencies (correct)
- Only the Evacuation Branch needs copies of the maps
- Maps should only be kept for the Planning Section's reference
What type of instructions might the command provide to the public during hazardous material incidents?
What type of instructions might the command provide to the public during hazardous material incidents?
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Which criteria is essential for the Planning Section to reevaluate regarding the evacuation area?
Which criteria is essential for the Planning Section to reevaluate regarding the evacuation area?
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Evacuation Area Identification
- Incident Commander is responsible for identifying the initial evacuation area.
- Planning Section reevaluates and suggests adjustments to the evacuation area as needed.
- Evacuation boundaries should align with streets and established roadways for ease of navigation.
Map Utilization
- Maps are essential for coordinating evacuation efforts and are to be distributed to all involved officers and agencies.
- Evacuation Branch and Police Department must receive updated maps.
In-Place Sheltering
- In-place sheltering can be an alternative to evacuation under certain conditions:
- Hazardous material poses a low or moderate health risk.
- Material is dissipating after being released from its container.
- Leaks can be quickly controlled before evacuation is completed.
- Exposure duration is expected to be short and poses low health risk.
- The public can remain safe indoors.
Public Instructions
- Command may issue guidance for affected individuals, which includes:
- Advising to stay indoors.
- Instructing the shutdown of evaporative cooling systems.
- Recommending the closure of all doors and windows to enhance safety.
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