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Coordinator will provide the necessary emergency response information on the facility to the planning committee. 1. Notification of a release of a hazardous material may be provided by anyone who recognizes that a release has occurred. The telephone will be the primary means of alerting for any hazardous material incident; however, other methods including radio and alarm systems may be used for initial notification if accepted by the LEPC. Notification of adjoining counties and/or jurisdictions will be made by the county Emergency Management Department as necessary. See Annex B for the recommended notification procedure. J. Warning and notification of the public, including special populations such as the hearing impaired, will be accomplished in accordance with Annex C, Notification and Warning, of the Cabarrus County Emergency Operations Plan. Specific procedures for warning that have been developed for the hazard zones surrounding identified fixed facilities supersede the provisions of Annex C. K. As necessary, emergency vehicles with effective sound devices (sirens and/or public address systems) will be used as a public alerting system. If a fixed notification system is in place around the facility or emergency area the vehicles may be used as a backup system. The vehicles will be dispatched within the evacuation area and will stop at each 1/4 mile in populated areas and at each house or group of houses that are more than 1/4 mile apart. The emergency vehicle will notify the public ofthe situation and recommend protective action. Each route should be run twice if possible to ensure receipt ofthe initial warning by all members ofthe community. The second run, or back-run, will be to confirm alert and notification, Back -runs need only stop at houses that are dark at night or where it is apparent that people are not complying with instructions. If necessary, door-to-door alerting will be accomplished during the second run. IV. ORGANIZATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES A. General: The head of each agency involved in hazardous materials emergency response is responsible for the safety of its personnel. Training, emergency response procedures, and medical surveillance shall comply with the provisions of the North Carolina Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (13 NCAC 7C.0101 (a)(26)). Topics addressed shall include but are not limited to the dangers of hazardous materials, emergency response techniques, protective measures, protective clothing and equipment, and medical monitoring of personnel. In this regard, the head of each agency is, therefore, responsible for developing, maintaining, and updating training programs and standard operating procedures for his agency. B. Jurisdiction Responsibilities: I. Chairman, Board of Commissioners. In addition to specific assignments of responsibility identified elsewhere in this plan, the Chairman ofthe County Commissioners will: HAZMA T Plan Revised Draft 2005 4 1 December G-Io