KEY POINT
Understand how facility managers report both immediate and follow up actions to a release
These notifications should be made in the order given and within 30 minutes of discovering the release if possible.
- Notify the local fire department by dialing 911. The manager should do this within 30 minutes of becoming aware of the release.
- Notify the LEPC/SARA Information Coordinator within 30 minutes by calling CECOMS.
- Notify the NEORSD if applicable. From Chapter 9, section 1.0920 of the Sewer Use Code: “In the event of any accidental release to the system of any unacceptable discharge or of any substances or materials considered by the District to be toxic or deleterious as provided in this chapter, it shall be the responsibility of the user to notify the District immediately, and in no case later than one (1) hour following such a discharge, at telephone number 216-641-6000 (216-641-3200 off hours) so that remedial action can be taken.”