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GENERAL ORDER 1100 -04 9. If the identifying information is not obtainable due to destruction of placards, incapacitation of. the driver or operator, or destruction of the bill of lading or other shipping papers, the Fire Official may still elect to contact CHEMTREC and provide them with all available data. 10. If it is determined that the substance poses a hazard to the safety of the officer, actual approach to the site must be avoided if possible. Rescue operations must be conducted with extreme care. A perimeter should be established and evacuation procedures initiated as necessary to avoid further exposure. 11. The Communications Center, upon being notified of a hazardous material incident shall: (a) Immediately dispatch the l=ire Department to the scene; (b) If injuries are reported, dispatch EMS personnel; (c) Notify the ranking on -duty field operations supervisor. 1 12. The Communications Center should provide pertinent information to local authorities when making notifications, to include the following: (a) Type of incident (transportation, industrial, etc); (b) Basic description (explosion, fire, traffic crash, etc); (c) Exact location of the incident and any emergency response routes recommended in approaching the scene. 13. In the event that an extensive or prolonged evacuation is required, the RED CROSS should be requested to assist in establishing and operating emergency evacuation shelters in accordance with the City of Kannapolis Emergency Preparedness Plan. 14. If multiple casualties are involved, the Emergency Room of the receiving hospital(s) should be notified to prepare for incoming casualties. V. SPECIAL PROCEDURES FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS 1. When confronted with an incident involving a substance known or suspected of containing radioactive material, extreme caution should be exercised to avoid contact with the substance and any contaminated areas. An initial exclusion area of at least 1,500 feet or more should be established. 2. If injured persons are present, take necessary measures to save life, but defer any non- critical actions until properly trained and equipped medical -or rescue personnel arrive. If EMS or rescue personnel are alerted to respond, they should be immediately informed of the possibility - - of a radiological hazard. Special de- contamination procedures may be required when transporting the injured to a hospital facility. 3. Do not eat, drink, or smoke in the incident area. 4. The Fire Department has devices that measure radioactivity emission levels. Each fire station is equipped with a device, and have personnel trained to take preliminary readings and provide information to the police on suggested evacuation distances. 5. Avoid taking any non - emergency action until radiation specialists arrive on the scene and assess the level of radiological threat involved. Page 15 of 17 F -15 .Attachment number 3 Page 451