Do not shake or empty the contents of any suspicious package or envelope.
Do not carry the package or envelope, show it to others, or allow others to examine it.
Put the package or envelope down on a stable surface; do not sniff, touch, taste, or look closely at it or at any contents that may have spilled.
Alert others in the area. Leave the area. Close any doors and assemble outside the room’s entrance. Take actions to prevent others from entering the area.
WASH hands with soap and water to prevent spreading potentially infectious material to face or skin.
Notify your supervisor, Water Production Security and call 911.
If possible, create a list of persons who were in the room or area when the suspicious letter or package was recognized and a list of persons who also may have handled it.
Await arrival of assistance.
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BOMB/CBRNE THREAT EVACUATION: A bomb/ CBRNE threat evacuation is entirely different from a fire evacuation. The use of fire alarms is not recommended since it does not allow for a controlled evacuation.
Upon locating or being advised of a bomb/CBRNE threat, the Plant manager, supervisor his/her designee or the Team will cordon off the area, wait until the authorities arrive, and then consult with the Police for an evacuation decision.
The GCPD are responsible for ordering this type of evacuation.
If a decision to evacuate is made, a uniformed police officer will notify occupants of the decision to evacuate.
If evacuation takes place, do not re-enter until the building has been searched and declared safe by the authority having jurisdiction.
Primary evacuation routes must be searched prior to ordering an evacuation unless the on-scene police officer determines otherwise.
BOMB THREAT CALL PROCEDURES
Keep caller on the line – the longer he/she talks, the more we can learn.
Record as much of the message as possible on the form below – try to get exact words.
Tell the caller (if applicable) that the building is occupied and that the threatened action could result in the death or serious injury to many innocent persons.
Assemble team of Operations Coordinator, Maintenance Coordinator, Engineering Coordinator, and other staff (as needed) to assess damage and identify solutions.
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If the damage appears to be the result of an intentional act, treat the site as a crime scene. Consult with law enforcement agencies to ensure evidence is preserved.
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Notify local emergency responders about potentially hazardous materials that may be present at the site.
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Determine impact of the destruction/failure on the ability of the water system to produce potable water at adequate flows and pressures.
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Determine effect of outages on customers.
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Determine if alternate sources of water can be used in the distribution system to maintain pressure and flow.
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Based on the extent of the damage, consider alternative (interim) treatment and/or distribution schemes.
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Develop and implement recovery plan.
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Notify customers when system is returned to service.
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Maintain log of actions and forward to the Operations Coordinator at the conclusion of the emergency event.
Staff member may become aware that the water system may be contaminated through the following means: security breach, notification by the news media, witness account, unusual water quality, notification by the perpetrator, or consumer complaint.
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TASKS
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If threat is received by telephone, fill out the Bomb Threat Call Form to document the information received. Do not hang up the phone.
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Characterize the suspected contamination site, including:
General site information
Physical evidence of potential contamination
Environmental indicators (such as dead vegetation)
Field safety screening results and water results
Collect samples
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Evaluate the spread of potential contamination and its impact on public health. Responses may include:
Notify Public Affairs Officer to notify customers and media.
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Follow a monitoring plan, if available. If not, sample all normal monitoring locations for suspected contaminants. Increase sampling locations and frequency of monitoring.
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Consider whether to continue normal operations.
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Notify County officials and other agencies as required.