INCIDENTS INVOLVING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

BIOLOGICAL ATTACK
Biological agents are bacteria and toxins that can cause disease in people. Depending on the biological event, you may need to be immunized.

If inside the building: EVACUATE.
If outside the building: SHELTER IN PLACE .

If you become aware of a suspicious substance, follow these steps:

1. Get away from the substance.
2. Protect yourself by covering your mouth and nose with layers of fabric or paper towels that will filter air but still allow breathing.
3. Report to INCIDENT COMMANDER.
4. Listen to KVON radio (1440 AM) in Napa County and KSRO radio (103.5 FM) in Sonoma County.
5. If you become sick, get medical attention.

If you are exposed to a biological agent:

1. Get away from the substance.
2. Remove clothes and put in a sealed plastic bag.
3. Wash skin with a solution of 9 parts water to 1 part bleach. Do not use bleach solution on open wounds!
4. Seek medical attention. Refer to MEDICAL EMERGENCIES.

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BOMB THREAT
In most cases, you will receive notice of a bomb threat from the INCIDENT COMMANDER. However, you could receive a phone call or piece of mail containing a threat.Take all bomb threats seriously and respond immediately.

Phone Threat

1. The person receiving the call should attempt to keep the caller on the telephone as long as possible and alert someone else to call 911.
2. LEARN AS MUCH AS YOU CAN while on the phone about the bomb’s appearance, its location, the planned time of detonation, and why it was placed at or sent to the office/school.
3. Refer to the BOMB THREAT procedures form and try to determine the profile of the caller, such as gender, possible age, vocal characteristics and his or her familiarity with the building.
4. The INCIDENT COMMANDER should be notified immediately.
   INCIDENT COMMANDER will direct OPERATIONS/LOGISTICS LEAD to search for suspicious object(s).
5. After search, the INCIDENT COMMANDER determines appropriate immediate response action(s) which may include DUCK AND COVER, LOCKOUT, EVACUATE the building or OFF-SITE EVACUATION.

Email/Mail Threat

1. REPORT THE THREAT to the INCIDENT COMMANDER. Minimize handling of such mail.
2. REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS ITEMS to the INCIDENT COMMANDER. Do not touch or attempt to move the items.
3. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS from the INCIDENT COMMANDER.

CHEMICAL ACCIDENT
Chemical accidents may result from a spill or mistake. In rare cases they may originate inside the building. If you discover a chemical spill, call 911 and inform the INCIDENT COMMANDER.

Accident Outside

1. Wait for instructions from the INCIDENT COMMANDER and SHELTER IN PLACE.
2. DO NOT leave the building unless instructed to do so. If you are instructed to EVACUATE, take care to avoid fumes.

Accident Inside

1. EVACUATE the building. Avoid the area where the chemical spill occurred.
2. Don’t light matches, candles or other fires.
3. Assemble without delay in your designated area.
4. Report all absences to PLANNING LEAD.
5. Wait for instructions from the INCIDENT COMMANDER.
6. DO NOT return to the building before it has been declared safe.

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CHEMICAL ATTACK
A chemical attack is the deliberate release of a toxic gas, liquid or solid into the environment.

Signs of chemical exposure

• Watery eyes
• Twitching
• Problems breathing
• Choking
• Losing coordination
• Many sick or dead birds, fish or small animals are cause for suspicion.

Accident Inside

1. Quickly get away from the contaminated area.
2. EVACUATE the building without passing through the contaminated area.
3. If you can’t get out of the building, find clean air without passing through the contaminated area.
4. Wear a N95 face mask.

Accident Outside

1. Move as far away as possible from the contaminated area.
2. Go inside and SHELTER IN PLACE.
3. Wear a N95 face mask.
4. Steps for decontamination:
5. Remove clothing and place in a sealed plastic bag.
6. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.
7. Seek medical attention. Refer to MEDICAL EMERGENCIES.

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RADIATION EMERGENCIES
Radiation emergencies can be acts of terrorist attacks designed to hurt others. They could also involve accidents that occur when using radioactive materials.

1. Cover your nose and mouth and quickly go inside a building that has not been damaged and SHELTER IN PLACE for at least 24-hours.
2. Close windows and doors; turn off air conditioners, heaters or ventilation systems.
3. Wait for instructions from the INCIDENT COMMANDER.

Steps for self-decontamination:

• REMOVE YOUR CLOTHES and put them in a sealed plastic bag.
• WASH SKIN as thoroughly as possible with lukewarm water.