KEY POINT

Know analytical tools available in Cuyahoga County for evacuation and SIP decision-making.

Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG):

• Also called the "orange book" the ERG is updated every four years. The 2012 edition is the current one.
• It is intended for use by all first responders during the initial phase of a hazardous materials incident.
• It uses a step-by-step method to help first responders identify the hazardous materials involved and then directs them to one of 62 guides that give responders hazard and response information.
• It includes initial isolation and protective action distances.
• This book will probably be the IC’s first reference in making evacuation/SIP decisions, but should not be the only reference used.

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