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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
CONST ANCE O. SMITH
SUPERVISOR
SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
P.O. BOX 324
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590-0324
TELEPHONE: (914) 297-2744
FAX: (914) 297-4558
DISASTER PLAN----TOWN OF WAPPINGER
SUPERVISOR
Constance O. Smith
PO Box 324
Wappingers Falls, NY
297-2744
TOWN BOARD
June Visconti---297-2744
(Deputy Supervisor)
Robert Valdati--297-2744
Joe Incoronato--297-2744
Joe Ruggiero----297-2744
SUPT. OF HIGHWAYS
Graham Foster
297-9451
TOWN CLERK
Elaine Snowden
297-5771
Office Of:
SUPERVISOR, CONSTANCE O. SMITH
To:
ALL TOWN OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
Re:
DISASTER PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
Under New York State Executive Law, Article 2-B, the Town
Supervisor has the statutory authority to call and be responsible
for emergencies occurring in or effecting the Town of Wappinger.
The Supervisor, or his designate, is the only person who may
request assistance from the next higher level of Government...i .e.
the County of Dutchess.
Article 2-B, Section 23,
and responsibility to prepare
would explain and outline the
the members of Town Government.
gives the Supervisor the authority
a "local preparedness plan" which
steps and responsibilities of all
THIS DOCUMENT IS TO BE CONSIDERED THE "DISASTER PLAN" FOR THE
TOWN OF WA~PINGER, NEW YORK.
Purpose of the Plan:
To organize a response plan that will provide measures to be
taken for the reduction of the effects of a disaster; to protect
life, health and property.
Updated November/94
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page 2 updated November/94
DISASTER PLAN
Mobilization:
1. Designate an Emergency Operations Center (E.O.C.): Town
Hall, Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, NY (914) 297-2744.
All persons should use this number to avoid tying up the
Emergency Services phone number. Alternate numbers:
Hughsonvi1 le--297-8440 New Hackensack--297-2122
Chelsea--454-1230
2. Receive reports from local department heads and
organizations (including the Highway Department, Fire
Departments, NY State Police, County Sheriff's Office,
Town Patrol, and Wappinger Central School) to assess all
information received and also ask input from members of
the Town Board.
3. Declare an Emergency after all the information received
is assessed and evaluated.
4. Disaster site information will be relayed to the E.O.C.
E.O.C. will transmit instructions and directions to the
disaster site.
Sequence of Action:
1. Members of the Town Board, Deputy of Civil Defense and
other designated Town officials will assemble, as soon
as possible, at the Emergency Operations Center upon
notification of an existing emergency to fully mobilize
all available personnel, resources, facilities, supplies
and materials in the Town.
2. The Supervisor is responsible for the notification and
declaration of an emergency. In the Supervisor's absence,
the Deputy Supervisor will act in his/her behalf.
3. Department heads will be responsible for:
a) Assuring maximum effectiveness
b) Properly utilizing personnel and equipment
c) Clearly implementing orders received from the E.O.C.
page 3 updated November/94
D1 SASTER PLAN
4. The Town will contact the County Emergency Response Office
(914) 431-2080 regarding any emergency or disaster
situation. Assistance will be requested only after local
or mutual aid resources are exhausted. All requests for
outside aid must first be approved by the Supervisor or
his/her Deputy. The request for assistance will be made
to the County Office of Emergency Response through direct
phone contact or Emergency Services Radio System.
5. The American Red Cross is recognized as the agency
responsible for the mass care to persons immediately
following a disaster. (The Congress of the United
States has assigned the American National Red Cross
the responsibility of extending relief aid to
individuals and families caught in a natural disaster.
An attempt will be made to contact the Red Cross at
(914) 471-0200.
Responsibilities:
The Town Supervisor will be responsible for the coordination
of disaster operations. He/She will use all facilities,
equipment, supplies, personnel and ail other resources appropriate
to cope with the disaster, including the services of the Town
E.O.C. and its successful emergency operations.
The Town Board shall take all
any disaster or emergency and
implementing this or any other
Incident command structure shall be
steps necessary to prepare for
shall be responsible for
emergency preparedness plan.
used.
The Town Clerk is responsible for the care, maintenance and
availability of essential records, documents and other materials
required du~ing an emergency. (Recording Secretary and alternate
Clerk of Works.)
Under the
Supervisor will
implementation
Supervi sor of
for assistance
direction of the Town Supervisor, the Deputy
coordinate all emergency operations, including the
of the "Disaster Plan", will advise the Town
operational priorities and will recommend requests
from the County Office of Emergency Response.
page 4 updated November/94
DISASTER PLAN
The County Sheriff's Department, State Police and Local Police
will disburse their men, to maintain order, prevent looting,
direct traffic and also to direct the injured to medical
installations. The Police Agency may designate a Traffic Control
Officer to be part of the Emergency Operations Center.
The Fire Department will be responsible for containing and
extinguishing fires resulting from emergencies and for removing
trapped and injured persons from hazardous and flooded areas. The
County Emergency Response Coordinator will be called for
assistance and advice to coordinate rescue.
The Superintendent of Highways, or his designee, will be
responsible for maintaining essential public facilities and
services, including the maintenance of streets, highways, bridges,
public buildings and other vital community services. He will
cooperate with all other departments of the Town to restore and
maintain all essential services.
The Building or Fire Inspector will be responsible for the
safety inspection of damaged buildings before evacuees will be
allowed to reoccupy such buildings.
The Town Supervisor or an appointed designee will act as
Emergency Public Information Officer. His duties will be to
disseminate emergency information, issue public reports and notify
County Office of Emergency Response of the status and development
of emergency measures. All media of public communication will be
at his/her disposal. Designated radio stations will be used;
their phone numbers are listed on a separate sheet.
The Ambulance Emergency Medical Service Director or his
designee, will direct all health and medical services including
ale r tin g h 0 s pit a 1 san d am b u 1 an c e s reg a r din g ant i c i pat e d me die a 1
needs, incl'uding alerting the Office of Emergency Response.
page 5 updated November /94
DISASTER PLAN
Operational Procedures:
WARNING SYSTEM:
Public notified by local public radio and TV systems.
Emergency contact services to include monitors, pagers and
E.O.C. base radio.
Emergency action via direct orders or pre-set plan.
Communications from Town E.O.C. to County E.O.C. handled by
radio.
E.O.C. to Field Operations direct contact by radio, Sheriff's
Dept., State or Local Police.
Each Department to provide department personnel with addresses
and telephone numbers.
Public address system to be used from designated vehicles.
To request additional aid from the County E.O.C., give the
following information:
a) Assessment of damage to the Town.
b) Information regarding extent of disaster mitigation.
c) List food, fuel, medical and building supplies, etc. on
hand.
d) List available manpower, machines, equipment and supplies.
e) Inventory of schools, churches and congregate housing.
Federal Disaster Assistance will be the responsibility of the
Town Clerk with the assistance of the Red Cross Disaster
Assessment Team.
Under Article 2-B, Section 27 of the NYS Executive Law, The
Town Supervisor may issue a Local Executive Order for the
continuity of Town Government through its elected and appointed
officers (legislative and governing body), for the storage or
removal of public records and for the removal of an officer of the
Town due to disability, etc., and the replacement of that officer.
All Department Heads and/or those responsible for carrying out
parts of the emergency operations for the Town will have their
responsibilities and functions listed within this plan.
BY ORDER OF:
CONSTANCE O. SMITH
SUPERVISOR, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DATED:
page 6 updated November/94
DISASTER PLAN
HIGHWAY/PUBLIC WORKS INCLUSIONS TO COUNTY AND LOCAL
DISASTER PLANS
I. Chain of Command
A. Highway Superintendent--Graham Foster, Trailer #52
Osborne Hill Road, Sunset Farms, Wappingers Falls,
NY 12590, 297-3802--or Town Highway--297-9451
B. If Hwy. Supt. not available, Deputy Superintendent:
Glenn Heady, 298 All Angels Hill Rd., Wappingers Falls,
NY, 1290, 297-6138
II. Mobilization
A. Department personnel will be notified that an emergency
exists which necessitates their activation by telephone
or in person.
B. Activated forces will assemble at the Highway Garage.
III. Department Responsibilities
A. Superintendent of Highways will be assigned to the Town
Emergency Operations Center or alternate.
B. Superintendent of Highways will be in charge of highway
operations at the Emergency Site.
C. Superintendent of Highways will be responsible for making
contact with other (town, village, county) highway/public
works departments for support. Dutchess County Public
Works: (914) 471-0700.
D. Cooperate with all other Department of the Town to restore
and maintain all essential services.
E. Cooperate with the Fire and Police Departments.
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DISASTER PLAN
IV. Communications
A. Communications systems presently used by the highway/
public works departments consist of telephone and 2-way
radio.
B. The Highway Department has contact with the Wappinger Town
Patrol by telephone and radio.
V. Other Resources
A. See Resource Amendment
B. Possible use of construction equipment from local
contractors. (See attached)
FIRE INCLUSIONS IN COUNTY AND LOCAL DISASTER PLANS
I. Chain of Command
A. Fire Departments represented by Chiefs---
8. Assistant Fire Chief---
C. ~ire Company Personnel (Listing of manpower at Fire
Station)
D. Fire-Police Personnel (Listing of manpower at Fire
Station)
II. Mobilization
A. How will company personnel be notified that an emergency
exists which necessitates their activation? Emergency
Response Office, telephone, in person.
B. Activate members will assemble at the Fire House.
page 8 updated November/94
DISASTER PLAN
III.Company Responsibilities
A. The company's jurisdictional boundaries are the Town of
Wappinger and Mutual Aid.
B. Two members will be assigned to the Town Emergency
Operations Center.
C. Fire Chief will be in charge of fire operations at
emergency site.
D. Fire Chief is responsible for making contact with rescue
services and other (Town/County) fire agencies for support
(Mutual Aid).
E. The Fire company may call the County Emergency Response
Coordinator for assistance and advice to coordinate
rescue.
IV. Communications
A. The Fire Company uses the County Office of Emergency
Response Telephone.
V. Other Resources
A. Chelsea Fire Co. has at its disposal:
B. Hughsonville Fire Co. has at its disposal:
C. New Hackensack Fire Co. has at its disposal:
D. Sloper-Willen Community Ambulance Service Inc. has
at its disposal:
page 9 updated November/94
DISASTER PLAN
POLICE SERVICE
LEADERSHIP: (Chain of Command)
Enforcement Officers
ALERTING:
Town Patrol/Sheriff/State Police authorizes the recall of manpower
from any off-duty status when advised of a disaster.
Listing of names of authorized officers kept
Enforcement Officer.
at desk of
Members are alerted by telephone and radio in the event of a
disaster.
MOBILIZATION:
Police personnel will mobilize at the Designated Area or staging
area near the disaster.
R=SPONSE:
Town Patrol/Sheriff/State Police will make the assignment of
personnel and/or mobile units to the disaster scene.
FIELD OPERATIONS:
Town Patrol/Sheriff/State Police are in charge of the field
operations and will be located where required.
Town Patrol/Sheriff/State Police will be responsible for the
reconnaissance of the disaster scene and for reporting information
back to the Emergency Operations Center (kind and extend of
damage, injuries, deaths).
Town Patrol/Sheriff/State Police will be responsible for locating
blocked roadways, identifying open routes for ingress and egress
and control of other routes in the disaster area.
Town PatroJ/Sheriff/State Police will be responsible for the
control of security operations of key installations.
Town Patrol/Sheriff/State Police decides when the disaster
situation is beyond the capabilities of the local department.
Police Assistance may be received from:
Sheriff's Office (914) 452-0400 452-8500
NYS Police (914) 896-6242
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DISASTER PLAN
RESOURCES:
Listing of resources 2 patrol vehicles, 1 4-wheel drive fully
equipped with low hand radios and portable band radios.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications systems within department:
2-way communications DCSO Monitor:
2-way MRD radio system (communication
Agenc i es throughout the St at e. )
NYS Police
Environmental
Conservation
Emergency Fire/
Rescue
Statewide
Frequency
with all Enforcement
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Town Enforcement Officer will disburse
order, prevent looting, direct traffic and
injured to medical installations.
its men to maintain
a 1 so to direct the
page 11 updated November/94
DISASTER PLAN
FIRE/BUILDING/ZONING INSPECTOR INCLUSIONS TO COUNTY AND LOCAL
DISASTER PLANS
I. Chain of Command
A. Department Head---
II. Mobilization
A. Department personnel will be notified that an emergency
exists by telephone or in person.
B. They will assemble at Designated Area.
III. Department Responsibilities
A. Building/Fire/Zoning Inspector will be assigned to the
Town Emergency Operations Center.
B. Will conduct safety inspections of damaged buildings.
C. Will provide damage assessments for these buildings.
D. Will function as Damage Assessment Coordir.ator to gather
information.
IV. Communications
A. For communications, this department currently uses
telephone, Town highway radio.
V. Resources
A. None.
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DISASTER PLAN
TOWN CLERK INCLUSIONS TO COUNTY AND LOCAL DISASTER PLAN
I. Chain of Command
A. Clerk---
B. Deputy Clerk---
II. Mobilization
A. Department personnel will be notified that an emergency
exists by telephone or in person.
B. They will assemble at the Town Hall.
III. Department Responsibilities
A. Town Clerk will be assigned to the Town Emergency
Operations Center.
B. Town Clerk will maintain all required records (time,
material, machinery usage, etc.).
C. All essential records, documents or other material
maintained by this department will be available at t~e
E.O.C. (Town Hall).
IV. Communications
A. For communications, this department currently uses
telephone
V. Resources
A. Three copy machines.
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Town Of Wappinger
P. O. Box 324
Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY
12590
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2 1967 F~D trucK P18376
3 1983 Internatio trucK 1HTCA2559DHA28628
4 1964 F~D Dump L13608
5 1983 Internatio Truck 1HTCA2556DHA28683
6 1983 ChevroLet Truck 2GCGC24M3D1135580
7 1983 Internatio Truck 1HTCA2550DHA28727
8 1982 Ford Truck 1FDPF70HNCVA43475
9 1983 ChevroLet Truck 2GCGK24M3D1135551
10 1973 Diamond TrucK DRB42CC600637
11 1973 Diamond Truck DRB42CC600638
12 1989 Internatio Truck 1HTLC2~N7KH632657
13 1985 Dodge 1B3BD26C9FF271270
14 1967 ChevroLet Truck CE637T133163 ~
15 1993 Internatio 1HTGCN6T8PH4811961
16 1985 Ford PPT 1FABP134XFT146251
17 1987 Internatio TrucK 1HTLZDBR8HH495744
18 1987 Internatio TrucK 1HTLZDBR6HH495743
19 1987 Internatio TrucK 1HTLDTVR9HH495745
20 1987 Interstate TrLr 1JKPBS20HA070038
21 1987 GMC TrucK 1GDHV34JOHS520882' .
22 1987 GMC TrucK 1GDHR34J4HJ523648~~~'
23 1988 ChevroLet PPT 1G1BL516XJA161590'-' I
24 1988 ChevroLet PPT 1GNEV18K1JF181084
25 1988 ChevroLet PPT 1G1JC811XJJ282122
26 1987 Internatio TrLr 1JKOOS209HA040076
27 1986 Chevrolet Truck 2GCEG25NOG4128589
28 1988 Dodge TrucK 1B7HD14Y9J789333 ftff~
29 1988 Ford PPT 1FMCU14T1JUC03481
30 1980 MO Sweeper 82042D1204
31 1989 ChevroLet PPT 1G1BL5173KR209622
32 1967 Internatio SpeciaL H65C1240
33 1990 GMC Pickup 1GDGK24K6LE545218
34 1990 GMC UtiLity 1GDGK24KXLE547523
35 1990 GMC Pickup 1GTGK24K7LE547547
36 1991 Tractor w/mower BC81885
37 1991 Case Articulate LDJAK0022634
;8 1973 CaterpiLLr 81J54116
;9 1991 Internatio 1HTSCNPN9MH390766 or
,0 1991 Ford Escort 3FAPP15J1MR173586
1 1971 Ford DeL.Van G50KVM12733
2 1987 Case 4~D 0017045491
3 1992 Internatio 1HTSBZRK4NH455652
4 1992 Internatio 1HRSBZRK6NH455653
5 1992 ChevroLet 1G1BL5375NW141178
6 1993 Internatio Dump 1HTSEPPR2PH481195
7 1993 Ford F150 1FTEF14N3PNA58861
3 1993 Ford Cr. Viet. 2 FACP72W6PX 163062
~ 1981 ChevroLet Truck 1GBHC34T7BV145479
) 1991 Case 44602706
1 1993 Ford F250 1FTHF25H6PNA87461 ~~
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DESCRIPTION (lYPE, MANUI'ACfURER, MODEL, CAPACITY, ETC.) IDIISERlAL NO. NKWIUSKD AMOUNT OF
IN81JRANCK
Miscellaneous Tools & equipment 20000
2 12 sanders 30000
3 17 snowplows 34000.
4 1959 Caterpiller Grader 7002714 5000
5 Eager Beaver Chipper 7000
6 1966 Galion Roller TC4/6R51178 500
7 Compressor ETW ATD 9842 400
8 Feurst Harrow 8' Hercules 575
9 Billy Goat 2B880 Leaf Blower 10330 580
10 HSD JW Jenny Press Washer 700
11 Fox Cub Sander 1500
12 Ford Yard Tractor w/mower model#YT16H YC0160280841 3000
13 1989 Grass Pump Integrate Power Bagger 8 Bushe 700
14 Rear mounted Broom 500
15 1973 Caterpiller loader 815411 12000
16 1989 Starlite trailer model#610T 3YFS1016KC2743 1100
17 Schranm air compressor 122621 1500
18 1979 Ford Tractor (Rec dept) 7000
19 1986 Stow 1 ton roller 774432 1000
20 1977 Western Trailer 400
21 1991 International Flusher Truck 1HTSCNPN9MH390766 57600
1980 Mobile Sweeper (#42) 8204201204 10000
1993 International Vactor Truck 6' x 4' 1HTGCN6TSPH481196 New 124564.
1980 Ford Tractor (Rec Department) 13000
1987 Case Backhoe 25000
26 1987 Leeboy Paver 18000
27 1988 Ford Tractor Model 2910 BB48059 15100
28 1971 Ford Tractor BL4200 C283346 3500
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INSURANCE
9 1975 Ford Tractor BL4300 C470650 4500
,0 1979 Ford Loader Vel 1::03141:: C610442 14000
,1 1987 International Trailer lJI::OOS209HA04 3276
2 1984 Ford Frai l Mower Model 917A 1::416095 1899
3 1984 Ford Frail Mower Model 917B 1::418210 2046
;4 1987 Vicon Rotary Disc Mower Model 216 04366 4350
5 Brushhog Model 406 110199 2700
,6 : Century Sprayer 50 Gal. M#CLG506R3PT 805
;7 1987 Vicon Seeder/ Spreader Model 302 7525126430 1050
8 1985 Ford Model 917A Mower 2053
9 Sensation Mower Eng 132982015001 5609548n2 650
0 2 Hercules 8 Fuerst Flexible Tine Harrow 836
Simp. 755 Snowblower w/Elec Start & Chain 800
2 York Stone Rake Mod RE w/ Caster ~heels RE24219 1595
3 1991 Case Loader/Backhoe 44602706 49000
1991 Ford Tractor BC81885 23000
1991 Case Articulating Loader JAK0022634 68450
1991 Starlite Blk Trailer 83"w/4 wheel brakes 13YFS2025MC035881 New 2356.
1991 John Deere Tr.w/76" Mower Deck & Acces MOF935X010326 New 12400.
1993 Ford Mower incl. 72 in side discharge TB11058 New 12081
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
CONSTANCE O. SMITH
SUPERVISOR
SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
P.O. BOX 324
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590-0324
TELEPHONE: (914) 297-2744
FAX: (914) 297-4558
ADDENDUM
TOWN OF WAPPINGER, COUNTY OF DUTCHESS
DISASTER RESPONSE PLAN
By virtue of this Emergency Response Plan, a.k.a. Disaster
Response Plan, the Executive Department of the Town of
Wappinger shall develop a mutual agreement with all
branches of town government for use in the event of an
emergency incident. The Fire Department also adopts,
incorporates, and shall participate in any Fire Mutual Aid
Plan & the Dutchess County All Hazards Plan, the Dutchess
County Hazardous Materials Response Plan and any other
plan deemed to be in the best interest of the residents of
the Town of Wappinger.
1. Pre-Emerqency Planninq and Coordination with Outside
Parties
An agreement will be reached with the Town Supervisor that
illustrates those situations whereby a declaration of
Article 2B of the New York State Executive Law may be
necessary. Provisions shall also be discussed for the
Incident Commander to act as an agent for the Town
Supervisor when he is unavailable or his arrival
constitutes an unacceptable delay. Said Incident
Commander may under those specif ied conditions issue a
declaration of emergency which will be followed by the
formal invocation of Article 2B by the Supervisor.
The Police Chief, if applicable, and Fire Department
officers shall corne to an agreement with respect to
assistance involving the use of local, county and state
police officers for traffic, crowd, and scene control;
in-place sheltering and evacuation procedures; and any
other function requiring cooperation between the
departments.
An agreement between the Town Highway Superintendent and
Fire Department Officials shall be reached for the Supply
of heavy equipment (and appropriate manpower to operate
same), supply material for diking or absorption, and
emergency demolition or evacuation equipment.
Fire Department officers and the Town Building
Inspector/Fire Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer shall
reach an agreement for the notification of same regarding
fires involving structural Damage to a building. A
cooperative atmosphere shall also exist for the reporting
an investigation of possible code violations.
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It should be noted that in the event of a major incident
in the Town of Wappinger, the ranking fire officer shall
establish a command post which will serve as a meeting
place for not only the aforementioned Town officials, but
also county, state and federal agents.
Site specific surveys will be conducted for any known
facility involved with the storage use and/or manufacture
of any hazardous material above the threshold planning
quantity.
The Rt.9, 9D or Rt. 376 transportation corridor is
acknowledged as a principal exposure for a potential
transportation accident involving hazardous materials. It
is also understood that any location within the Town,
whether a fixed location or a transportation route, is
susceptible to a hazardous materials accident.
II. Personnel roles, lines of authority, traininq and
communications
The ranking fire department officer at an incident shall
serve as the on-scene Incident Commander unless he chooses
to relinquish command to another. The Incident Commander
shall institute an incident command system for the
management of the incident. Roles to be filled within the
incident command system shall be determined by the
incident commander based upon the personnel available and
the emergency at hand. In all cases there shall be a
Safety Officer. If no formal designation of a Safety
Officer is made in the initial stages of an incident, it
shall be understood that the Incident Commander is also
acting in that capacity.
The Incident Commander shall direct the fire police (or in
their absence a Pol ice Off icer to establ ish a perimeter
around the emergency incident into which emergency
personnel only shall be allowed. If the incident involves
a hazardous materials incident zones of exclusion shall
also be 'established for the protection of all involved
(eg: hot zone, warm zone, etc.)
The Incident Commander shall not permit any member of the
Fire Department to perform any job or function that he has
not been adequately trained to do. All members of the
Fire Department shall be trained to the First Responder
Awareness Level. All members are encouraged to become
trained to at least the First Responder Operations level.
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Those attaining a higher level of competence - Hazardous
material Technician, Hazardous materials Specialist or
Incident Commander Level shall be permitted to perform
functions up to and including all those they are trained
for. Training shall be conducted by the Fire Department
Training Officers and supplemental training is encouraged
through courses offered by the N.Y.S. Office of Fire
Prevention Control and other governmental and private
concerns.
Communications shall be conducted in person at the command
post within the framework of a unified command system.
Radio communications shall take place on any and all
frequencies licensed to the Fire Department or Dutchess
County.
III. Emergency recognition and prevention
Recogni tion of hazardous si tuations shall be taught as
part of the ongoing training program offered by the Fire
Department. Included shall be training on general hazard
recognition: fire station safety: response safety: fire
scene safety: protective clothing: SCBA and other
personnel protective equipment: tool and equipment safety,
and recent developments in safety.
With relation to hazardous materials incidents,
recognition will focus on determining whether a hazard
exists, its' potential, and precautions to take for safe
operations at an incident. Awareness level recognition
will be achieved through use of the Emergency Response
Guidebook published by the u.S. Department of
Transportation. All personnel will be instructed to
refrain from any further activity other than incident
identification unless they have received additional
specialized training in dealing with hazardous materials.
Training shall be conducted on steps to take for the
containment and mitigation of hazards from a release or
spill scene that would impact the community or
env i ronme"n t .
IV. Safe distance and places of refuge
As stated above, zones of exclusion will be established
for the safety of emergency personnel as well as the
general populace. Additionally, provisions for in-place
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sheltering and evacuations shall be
department training sessions as well
with local police departments.
discussed in fire
as in conjunction
Notifications for either in-place sheltering or evacuation
options will be made by door to door notification,
messages over a public address system on an emergency
vehicle, or over the Emergency Broadcast System depending
on available emergency personnel, and the amount of time
available for notifications.
Instructions for in-place sheltering shall include the
need to seal doors, windows, and other exterior openings,
shut down fresh air ventilation equipment; and information
on where to get further instructions and current news
regarding the emergency including reentry orders issued by
the Incident Commander.
In case of the need for a full scale evacuation, centers
capable of accommodating large numbers of people for an
extended period providing areas for sleeping and food
prepara tions shall be pressed into service. Depending
upon the location of the incident, various outbuildings
wi thin the Town may be utilized they include; the Fire
House (s), Churches, the Town Hall and other Town
buildings.
There may be other buildings, outside the immediate Town,
that may be utilized for the housing of evacuees. The
services of the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army
will also be utilized.
V. Site Security and Control
Procedures for site security and control have been
identified above in Section II. The efforts of Fire
Department personnel and local police agencies shall be
used to effect such control.
VI. Evacuation routes and procedures
Evacuation procedures have been identified above in
Section IV. The routes for egress from an evacuated area
shall be determined by the location of the incident and
the prevailing wind conditions. Those charges with the
responsibil i ty for physically conducting the evacuation
shall inform the evacuees of the safest and most expedient
routes of travel away from the hazard area.
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VII. Decontamination
Decontamination procedures at a hazardous material
incident shall be conducted under the general supervision
of the hazardous materials officer or his designee.
Decontamination shall be conducted for all personnel (and
their personal protective equipment apparatus, and any
equipment other than disposable items which shall be
packaged for appropriate disposal) All decontamination
procedures will be carried out under controlled conditions
to ensure that no other additional personnel, equipment or
environmental contamination occurs. All residue for
contaminants, and runoff from agents used for
decontamination purposes shall be contained for proper
disposal.
VIII. Emergency medical treatment and first aid
The Town of Wappinger Rescue Squad and EMS program
(Sloper-Willen Ambulance) shall be utilized to provide
emergency medical care for members of the Fire Department,
mutual aid personnel, other emergency responders and
members of the general public in times of a large scale
emergency incident. They shall monitor personnel engaged
in control, mitigation and support functions at a
hazardous materials incident. At all times, they will
ensure an adequate level of personal protective equipment
for their own safety. An initial medical evaluation shall
be performed prior to a responders involvement, and after
conclusion of their role in the incident an additional
evaluation shall be conducted. Any and all changes in
their health condition shall be noted. If necessary
treatment and transport shall be provided to a medical
care facili ty. If required, advanced life support care
shall be requested from a provider. Also, if additional
BLS or ALS ambulances and crews are needed they shall be
requested from surrounding communities. Patients exposed
to hazardous materials shall be decontaminated prior to
initiatiqn of treatment by medical personnel. Upon
conclusion of the emergency full sanitary disinfection and
decontamination of all personnel, ambulances and equipment
will be conducted to acceptable standards. All disposable
equipment will be appropriately discarded with care taken
to ensure that contaminated items are not allowed to
contaminate the main waste stream.
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IX. Emergency alerting and response procedures
The Incident Commander shall determine what level of
response is necessary for each incident. He shall request
assistance from any other department, or agencies he deems
necessary to successfully mitigate the incident. In the
event of a hazardous materials incident, the Incident
Commander will have at his disposal the II Incident
Commander's Check List" (attachment per the Dutchess
County Hazardous Material Response Plan) to assist him in
determining what notifications should be made. The
Incident Commander may make his requests for notifications
via radio through the Dutchess County Fire Control Center.
X. Critique of response and follow up
Critique of all large scale emergency incidents will be
held at the first available training session of the Fire
Department after conclusion of the incident. Discussion
will focus on how well pre-incident plans worked, how the
emergency itself was handled, and what areas need
improvement or change. The response of Fire Department
personnel as well as other participating agencies i the
performance of Fire Department equipment and specialized
equipment requested, and all other aspects of the
emergency call will be evaluated.
XI. Personal protective equipment and emergency equipment
The Fire Department will provide personal protective
equipment to each Fire Department member commensurate with
his level of training (egi structural fire fighting
equipment will only be issued to members certified for
interior structural fire fighting etc.). Prior to
entering the hot zone of a hazardous materials incident,
it will be determined what specialized PPE is necessary.
Entry into the hot zone will be denied to anyone not
having the proper level of protection. Information on
suit compatibility may be obtained through reference
materials or through Dutchess County Fire control's CAMEO
database. The Fire Department will also furnish equipment
for the containment and mitigation of hazardous materials
spills or releases. It is understood that it is virtually
impossible to have all the equipment necessary to handle a
hazardous materials incident. If necessary equipment is
not available in the Fire Department Inventory, it will be
requested under mutual aid from other agencies. The
primary responsibility for assuming the cost of other
supplies and equipment used during the course of
containment and mitigation shall be reimbursed by the
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spiller. Any costs not picked up by the spiller shall be
paid through the Superfund.
CERTIFICATION
I, Constance o. Smith, Supervisor of
Wappinger, hereby certify that on the 13~
5cp+~~ber 19q3 the foregoing was
maj ori ty of the Town Board of the Town
Dutchess County.
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