EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION
Morrow County, Ohio
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AUTHORITY
Whereas, Morrow County, Ohio has been or is immediately threatened by a natural/man-made/technological hazard and/or nuclear or conventional attack, and;
(Give date, time, situation assessment and duration of hazard) and;
Now, therefore, we, the Morrow County Board of Commissioners, declare that a state of emergency exists in the county and that we hereby invoke and declare those portions of Ohio Revised Code which are applicable to the conditions and have caused the issuance of this proclamation, to be in full force and effect in the county for the exercise of all necessary emergency authority for protection of the lives and property of the people of Morrow County and the restoration of local government with a minimum of interruption.
Reference is hereby made to all appropriate laws, statutes, ordinances and resolutions, and particularly to Section 5915 of the Ohio Revised Code.
All public offices and employees of Morrow County are hereby directed to exercise the utmost diligence in the discharge of duties required of them for the duration of the emergency and in execution of emergency laws, regulations, and directives--state and local.
All citizens are called upon and directed to comply with necessary emergency measures, to cooperate with public officials and disaster services forces in executing emergency operations plans, and to obey and comply with the lawful directions of properly identified officers.
All operating forces will direct their communications and requests for assistance and operations directly to the Emergency Operations Center.
In witness, whereby, we have hereunto set our hand this day of , 20 A.D.
Chairman, County Commissioner
County Commissioner
County Commissioner
REQUESTING STATE ASSISTANCE
STATE OF OHIO
PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTING STATE DISASTER ASSISTANCE
ALL AVAILABLE LOCAL RESOURCES MUST BE COMMITTED
PRIOR TO DETERMINING IF STATE ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED.
(1)
*COORDINATE WITH THE COUNTY EMA/HSO
OFFICE:419-947-4041 HOME: 419-946-4735 CELL: 740-225-3811
*ISSUE LOCAL DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY
(2)
*PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO:
THE OHIO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
(614) 889-7150
ALTERNATE # HIGHWAY PATROL (614) 466-2660
IN NATURAL OR
MAN-MADE DISASTERS
* Name and title of individual making request
* Description of disaster
* Statement of actions taken
* Specific help needed
* Estimate of number of persons effected
* Estimate of damage to public and private property
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IN CIVIL
DISTURBANCES
* Name and title of individual making request
* Description of disorder
* Statement of action taken
* Estimate of number of persons involved
* Statement of number of law enforcement officers available and committed
* Explanation why force is inadequate
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(3)
* CONFIRM YOUR REQUEST BY TELEPHONE OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTOMATED DATA SYSTEM (LEADS) OR TELEXFAX:
FROM: LOCAL HEAD OF GOVERNMENT
TO: GOVERNOR, STATE OF OHIO
ATTEN: DIRECTOR, EMA
2825 W. DUBLIN GRANVILLE RD.
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43235-2712
FAX # 614-889-7183
Haz-Mat Incident(s) - Who Pays For Clean-Up?
If a hazardous materials incident occurs on private property, the owner of the property will be responsible for calling a clean-up contractor, paying the costs of the clean-up contractor, chemical analysis and the cost of supplies used by the Emergency Response Team. If the owner of the private property cannot afford the cost of clean-up or refuses responsibility, the jurisdiction in which the incident occurred can authorize emergency clean-up and payment of costs as long as there is a threat to public health or the environment. The jurisdiction will also assume responsibility for the cost of chemical analysis. If a private contractor is needed to clean-up the spill, the jurisdiction will pay the contractor directly. Reimbursement for costs in such instances may then be pursued through legal means.
If a hazardous materials incident occurs on the highway or right -of-way maintained by the State of Ohio or hazardous materials are released from a storm drainage ditch along the state right-of-way, the State of Ohio will assume responsibility for the costs of the incident, (if the responsible enterprise cannot be found), including the expense of calling a private contractor for clean-up, the charges for laboratory analysis, and the costs incurred by the cost incurred by the Emergency Response Team.
If a hazardous materials incident occurs on a village street or right-of-way where hazardous materials are released from a village storm sewer and/or sewage system, the village will assume responsibility for the costs of the incident, (if the responsible enterprise cannot be found), including calling a private contractor for clean-up and paying the costs.
If a hazardous materials incident occurs on a city street or right-of-way or hazardous materials are released from a city sewer and/or sewage system, the city will assume responsibility for the costs of the incident, (if the responsible enterprise cannot be found), including calling a private contractor for clean-up and paying the costs.
If hazardous materials are found or an emergency occurs on a township road or right-of-way, the township will assume responsibility for the costs of the incident, (if the responsible enterprise cannot be found), including calling a private contractor for clean-up and paying costs.
If hazardous materials are found or an emergency occurs on a county road or right-of-way, the county will assume responsibility for the costs of the incident, (if the responsible enterprise cannot be found), including calling a private contractor for clean-up and paying the costs.
Incident Classification Levels
The following chart is intended to assist in determining the incident classification level.
Incident
Level
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Level
One
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Level
Two
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Level
Three
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Container
Size
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Small
pail, drum, cylinders,
(except one-ton),
packages, & bags
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Medium
one-ton cylinders,
portable containers,
nurse tanks, multiple
small packages
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Large
tank cars, tank trucks,
stationary tanks,
hopper cars/trucks,
multiple medium containers
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Fire/Explosion
potential
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Low
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Medium
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High
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Leak Severity
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No or small release contained with available resources
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Not controllable without special resources or Reportable Quantities
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May not be controlled even with special resources
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Life Safety
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No life hazard
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Local area,
limited evacuation
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Large area,
mass evacuation
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NFPA #704
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0 or 1
all categories
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2
for any category
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3 or 4
any category
Inc. Special Hazards
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Container
Integrity
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Not Damaged
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Damaged but serviceable
for handling or transfer of product
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Damaged,
catastrophic rupture
possible
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Environmental
Impact Potential
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Minimal
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Moderate
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Severe
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Product I.D.
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No DOT Placard required
ORM A, B, C, D
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DOT Placarded
PCB’s / no fire
EPA Regulated waste
Any unidentified substances
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Poison A (GAS)
Explosives A/B
organic peroxide,
flammable solid,
materials dangerous when wet, chlorine, flourdine, anhydrous ammonia
PCB’s & fire, DOT inhalation hazard, EPA
extremely hazardous substances and cryogenics
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Haz-Mat Checklist - Level One
[ ] Evaluate the scene from a safe distance before moving closer (ex. use binoculars).
[ ] Activate the Incident Command System.
[ ] Announce location of Command Post.
[ ] Announce location of Staging areas.
[ ] Obtain information concerning the cargo from placards, labels, shipping documents.
[ ] Consult DOT Emergency Response Guidebook.
[ ] Make the determination of the Incident Classification Level.
[ ] Inform the incoming companies of your evaluations and the actions you are taking.
[ ] Direct the responding companies as to which access routes they should use when approaching the
incident.
[ ] Request Perry-Congress Joint Fire Haz-Mat Team if needed or call (Richland County) Madison Twp.
Haz-Mat Team, if needed (419) 589-5555 or (419)525-1313.
[ ] Request Ohio EPA, if needed (800) 282-9378.
[ ] Request Law enforcement if needed. (Scene security)
[ ] Establish exclusion perimeter to keep the public away from the emergency responders working area.
[ ] Establish control zones (Hot, Warm, and Cold).
[ ] If within a one mile radius of a well head for public drinking water, upgrade to a Level 2 immediately
and notify water utility for that well head.
[ ] Perform duties on the operational level, and mitigate the problem.
[ ] Prohibit eating, drinking and smoking in the immediate area.
[ ] Responsible party has 2 hours to have on-scene response from chosen qualified contractor. (If time
limit expires, contact the highest elected official for the jurisdiction and get authorization for the expenditure of funds to pay a local qualified contractor to mitigate the incident. Once authorization has been given, notify the local qualified contractor.)
It is important to contact the Ohio EPA to determine if they have any funds for clean-up or resources
to mitigate the incident.
Haz-Mat Checklist - Level Two
[ ] Notify all agencies listed on Level One checklist.
[ ] Inform the incoming companies of your evaluations and the actions you are taking.
[ ] Direct the responding companies as to which access routes they should use when approaching the
incident.
[ ] Assign Incident Safety Officer and Record Keeper.
[ ] Request additional Fire & EMS.
[ ] Request County Emergency Management, (947-4041).
(Will notify appropriate Local and State Officials and Agencies)
(A Community or County E.O.C. may be established).
[ ] Notify Morrow County Hospital (946-5015)
(All contaminated patients must go to the hospital)
[ ] Request P.U.C.O. (614) 644-5479 Highway Incident.
[ ] Notify O.D.N.R. (614) 799-9572 River Incident.
[ ] National Response Center (800) 424-8802.
[ ] If a well head for public drinking water is within a 1 mile radius, notify the water utility for that well
head.
[ ] Perform evacuation if necessary.
Emergency responders have the authority to enter a residence or business to shut off ignition sources such as pilot lights,
whether the resident is present or not present, when vapors from a flammable chemical have been released (OAGO #87-099).
[ ] Responsible party has 2 hours to have on-scene response from chosen contractor to mitigate the
incident. (If time limit expires, or responsible party indicates that this cannot be met, advise the
responsible party that a local, qualified contractor will be contacted immediately).
[ ] If the time limit expires contact the highest elected official for the jurisdiction and get authorization for
the expenditure of funds to pay a local qualified contractor to mitigate the incident. Once authorization
has been given, notify the local qualified contractor.
Even though the jurisdiction authorizes the funds for clean-up, the responsible party for causing the release will be held accountable for payment of the clean-up contractor either voluntarily or forcible through legal prosecution for cost recovery.
It is important to contact the Ohio EPA to determine if they have any funds available for clean-up or resources to mitigate the incident.
Haz-Mat Checklist - Level Three
[ ] Notify all agencies listed on Level One and Level Two checklists.
[ ] Request additional fire & EMS to assist with evacuations and other assigned
tasks.
[ ] Immediately, contact the highest elected official for the jurisdiction and get authorization for the expenditure of funds to pay a local qualified contractor to
mitigate the incident. Once authorization has been given, notify the local
qualified contractor.
[ ] Even though the jurisdiction authorizes the funds for clean-up, the party
responsible causing the release will be held accountable for payment of the
clean-up contractor either voluntarily or forcibly through legal prosecution for cost recovery.
It is important to contact the Ohio EPA to determine if they have funds
available for clean-up or resources to mitigate the incident.
This is a Progressive Checklist. Begin at level one and work your way up to level Three if necessary.
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Haz-Mat Incident Site Survey
Date:
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Time:
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Jurisdiction Information
Incident Commander’s Name: Fire Dept:
Jurisdiction Name: Location of Incident:
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Weather Condition: Temp. Wind Dir. Wind Speed.
[ ] Clear/Dry [ ] Rainy [ ] Sunny [ ] Cloudy [ ] Foggy
[ ] Thunderstorm [ ] Snowy [ ] Icy [ ] Summer [ ] Autumn [ ] Winter [ ] Spring
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[ ] Closest well head for public drinking water.
[ ] Owner of well head.
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Closest bodies of water:
[ ] River.
[ ] Stream.
[ ] Pond.
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Populated within ½ mile radius of the release:
[ ] Number of homes.
[ ] Names of schools.
[ ] Names of nursing homes.
[ ] Names of businesses.
[ ] Other highly populated facilities.
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Owners of crops or gardens that may be contaminated.
[ ] Owner’s name & phone:
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Owners of livestock or pets that may be grazing in/or drinking from contaminated area.
Owner’s name & phone:
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Terrain of the location of the incident:
[ ] Flat land [ ]Hilly [ ] In drainage course
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Chemical Emergency Checklist
If you’re ordered to Shelter in Place
Shut off all outside air sources
[ ] Close exterior doors and windows.
[ ] Assign a staff member to each exterior door that anyone could try to exit. These staff members should try
to prevent anyone from leaving. (Don’t block the exits in case of fire! Fire evacuation supersedes protective
measures for a chemical emergency).
[ ] Close all interior doors, including fire doors.
[ ] Shut off fans that force air out or into the building.
[ ] Shut off air conditioners or furnaces (set ventilation system on 100 percent recirculation, where possible).
Block all vents.
[ ] Vent in kitchen ceiling
[ ] Vent in bathroom ceiling
[ ] Fireplace dampers
[ ] Stove damp
[ ] Dryer vents
[ ] Use a rolled wet towel to block under exterior doors.
[ ] Seal any drafts around exterior doors and windows with duct tape or similar thick tape.
[ ] Listen to the radio and/or television for further information.
[ ] Assign a media liaison to handle communication with the news media. Designate an alternate location
where friends/family members can gather or call for information.
Chemical Emergency Checklist
If you’re ordered to Shelter in Place
[ ] If the chemical is potentially explosive, close all drapes, curtains, curtains, and
shades, then stay away from windows to prevent injury from breaking glass. It
is imperative that all electrical power and gas appliances be shut off. The key
is to assure that there are no pilot lights or spark from a light switch being
turned on or off that could ignite the chemical.
[ ] Move all people to the center of the building to provide shielding from the
source of contamination. Remain in protected interior of the building where
toxic vapors are less likely to penetrate.
[ ] If you suspect gas vapors or gas are in the building, take shallow breaths
through a cloth, towel or piece of clothing.
[ ] Assure that any food or water has not been contaminated before consumption.
Once the Incident commander has given an “ALL CLEAR”:
[ ] EMS personnel will institute a triage system to allow screening of all people.
[ ] People showing symptoms of irritation or sickness from exposure to the
contaminant need to be transported to the hospital(s) or be evaluated by a
physician as soon as possible.
[ ] People showing symptoms from exposure or sickness from exposure to the
contaminant need to be dully logged/recorded, (Name, Address, Phone
Number, Date & Time), and monitored for later occurrence of symptoms.
Advise staff and persons exposed to watch for appearance of symptoms, and
if symptoms occur to seek hospital emergency room treatment or to see a
physician as soon as possible.
[ ] Send a representative to the hospital(s) to help coordinate efforts.
Chemical Emergency Check List
If you’re ordered to Evacuate:
[ ] Notify your administrator/superintendent that you have been ordered to
evacuate.
[ ] The Incident Commander for the Fire Department will contact the County
Emergency Management Agency Director for transportation and shelter
arrangements.
Knowing the following information concerning transportation needs:
[ ] Determine the number of critical life-support patients (such as ventilators)
needing evacuation, (using cot and life support equipment). These will be
evacuated to local hospitals by squad.
[ ] Residents that do not have to be hospitalizes will go to a Red Cross Shelter.
[ ] Attach I.D. to each patient/resident before evacuation or as soon as possible.
[ ] Items you need to bring:
Medical Charts* - Medications - diapers/chux
blankets - sheets - extra catch bags - other care items
(* Where possible, keep medical charts/records with the patients/residents, especially if you are evacuating to more than one facility.)
If your building has been damaged:
[ ] Shut off main gas line to the damaged building or buildings.
[ ] Shut off main electrical panel if any part of the electrical system is damaged.
Secure Building
[ ] If possible, secure the building to prevent theft.
Pre-Emergency Checklist
For Tornado Safety
[ ] Choosing a tornado safety area:
Best location - in a basement under a heavy table or stairway.
Next best location - central area in the building, without windows, in the smallest room available. Advantages to this location are the close walls which decrease the potential for debris falling from overhead, and no glass to break and cause cuts. The objective is to place as many walls/closed doors between you and the tornado as possible.
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[ ] Store at least three-day supply of water for each person (3 gallon of water per
person).
[ ] Store a three day supply of non-perishable foods.
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Items to have in or near your tornado safety area:
[ ] Basic first aid kit.
[ ] Battery operated radio and extra batteries.
[ ] Flashlight and extra batteries.
[ ] Blanket(s).
[ ] Basic tool kit (wrench to shut off natural gas if needed).
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[ ] Extended Care Facility and Hospital Employees should be advised to
automatically come to work if they learn that an emergency has occurred at
work. If as few as 20 percent of phone lines are in use at one time, the phone system will shut down.
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[ ] Cars & mobile homes are never safe during a tornado.
Tornado Emergency Check List
Tornado Watch
[ ] Listen to T.V. or Radio for weather information.
[ ] Watch for bad weather, if it looks bad seek shelter.
[ ] Secure loose objects outside (such as Trash cans).
[ ] Close all windows.
[ ] Close blinds and curtains.
[ ] Close room dividing curtains.
[ ] Close all interior and exterior doors.
[ ] Designated safety areas should be checked to assure that they are available.
[ ] Important records should be secured.
[ ] #5% of tornadoes occur without formal WARNING.
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