Step 5: Estimating the time available before the area is contaminated.
- The two most important factors that affect the time available before an area becomes contaminated are the characteristics of the release and the weather conditions. An IC should have a computer modeling tool such as CAMEO available in order to determine how long it will take for an area to be affected. This is why it is vital for ICs to contact the hazmat team early in any suspected chemical release.
