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PURPOSE KANNAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDER: SUBJECT: DISTRIBUTION EFFECTIVE DATE: LAST REVISION DATE: BY ORDER OF: 1100 -04 DISASTER RESPONSE PLAN All Personnel 01 -01 -1999 12 -01 -2003 Paul D. Brown, Chief of Police The purpose of this General Order is to establish procedures for police response to natural and man -made disaster situations, and to provide guidance for police officers acting as first responders to hazardous materials emergencies. POLICY During disaster situations, law enforcement agencies must expand their normal operations in order to meet the increased need for the protection of life and property, and the restoration and maintenance of public order. In such instances, it is frequently necessary for the police to coordinate their efforts with other public safety organizations and community resources. ' In addition, in the course of their normal duties, law enforcement officers may be assigned to respond to the scene of a transportation or industrial accident, or other situations in which hazardous substances have been spilled or otherwise released. When confronted with such emergencies, officers are to take appropriate measures to protect their own safety and that of other affected persons, identify the type of substance involved, and ensure the prompt notification of medical and fire suppression personnel and such additional assistance as may be required. The Police Department wilt maintain liaison with the appropriate ' local, state, and federal agencies to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated investigation of hazardous materials incidents. The formulation of specific plans applicable to. all possible situations is both impractical and undesirable. Incident commanders must be able to exercise discretion and flexibility in dealing with disaster incidents. For this reason, the following plan is presented as a general guide for police response to disaster situations, and is intended to facilitate tactical decision making by on -scene commanders in the management of police field operations. DEFINITIONS The following definitions are for the limited purpose of this General Order and may not apply in all other cases: 1. CHEMTREC the Chemical Transportation Emergency Center, a 24 -hour public service of the Chemical Manufacturers Association that provides immediate advice by telephone for the on- scene fire commander at a hazardous chemical emergency; and then promptly contacts the shipper of the hazardous materials involved for detailed assistance and appropriate response follow -up. 2. Disaster an incident- or - situation' -- generally of -an. - emergency_ _nature,__that.- results from -_ catastrophes, both natural and man -made. Examples include hurricanes, tornadoes, Attachment number 3 F -15 Page 437