Step 1 continued
- As previously mentioned, the IC should conduct pre-planning visits to local facilities to become familiar with chemicals that are used and stored there.
- If the release is caused by a transportation incident, the IC should identify the substance through the placard and information provided on the bill of lading or shipping papers.
- After identifying the released substance, the IC should refer to the ERG for initial isolation and protective action distances. The ERG may be the IC’s only resource early in an incident and the only tool that is available to assist with evacuation and/or SIP decisions.
