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Hazards and Communities Affected by those HazardsName ofHazardIce StormBasic Mitigation Measuresfor this HazardEmergency ServicesRedundant Utilities/CommunicationsTree PruningSelective Planting around utility linesPublic AwarenessDevelop/Improve/Enforce Bldg. CodesUnderground Wiring/UtilitiesImproved Shelter PlanningCommunity Preparedness to maintainCritical FacilitiesCommunities Rankingof this ntCity of BuffaloCheektowagaClarenceCollinsConcordEast AuroraEdenElmaEvansFarnhamGowandaGrand IslandT/V/HamburgHollandKenmoreCity of LackawannaT/V/LancasterMarillaNewsteadT/V/North CollinsT/V/Orchard Erie CountyRanking of Hazardon this CommunityRanked Tie for #2Ranked #7Ranked Tie for #3Ranked #5Ranked #6Ranked #7Ranked #7Ranked #6Ranked #7Ranked #2Ranked #3Ranked Tie for #3Ranked #6Ranked #5Ranked #2Ranked #5Ranked #7Ranked #6Ranked #3Ranked #7Ranked #5Ranked #4Ranked #3Ranked #9Ranked #8Ranked Tie for #2Ranked #6Ranked #4Ranked #2Ranked #7Ranked #5Ranked #8Ranked #5Ranked #8Problem of Hazard related to this Communityand Severity Affecting CommunityIce storms have a large history for the Western New Yorkarea. In 1976 there was a major Ice Strom causingextensive damage to utilities at that time. Since thenthere has been several ice storms that has causedmoderate to severe damage to utilities and theinfrastructureIn most cases during and after an ice storm, emergencyshelters are set up and volunteers are recruited to assistwith emergency measures.

Hazards and Communities Affected by those HazardsName ofHazardInfestationBasic Mitigation Measuresfor this HazardPublic AwarenessPreventative Actions (Spraying)Medical Stockpile (Planning & Training)LandslideCommunities Rankingof this HazardAmherstKenmoreCity of LackawannaRanking of Hazardon this CommunityRanked #10Ranked Tie for #7Ranked #9No CommunitiesNone Affected in Top 10Mine CollapsePublic Awareness of DangersShoring of StructureClarenceGowandaRanked Tie for #9Ranked #10Oil SpillEmergency Services Measures(including training)Contaiment of productProperty ConservationClean-up of ProductPublic AwarenessBlasdellCheektowagaGrand IslandT/V/HamburgSloanCity of TonawandaRanked #8Ranked #9Ranked #6Ranked #8Ranked #9Ranked #4No CommunitiesNone Affected in Top 10Radiological(Fixed Site)Problem of Hazard related to this Communityand Severity Affecting CommunityIn the past and present, we have had a serious problemwith rodents.There are mines on the quarry site in the Town of Clarence.There are also the older mines in Zoar Valley in the GowandaArea.Oil spills have a potential to contaminate the soil and water.Radiological(In Transit)Public AwarenessEvacuation PlanWarning SystemEmergency Service MeasuresTonawandaRanked #6Transportation of Radiological waste from some of theManhattan Project sites is of major concern of theTown of Tonawanda. The potential for a transportationaccident from one of these sites has a high possibilityof happening.Severe StormPublic AwarenessEvacuation PlansWarning SystemDevelop/Improve/Enforce Bldg. CodesStructural RetrofitWind Resistant Design asdellBrantCity of BuffaloCheektowagaClarenceCollinsRanked #1Ranked #6Ranked #9Ranked #2Ranked #2Ranked Tie for #4Ranked #9Ranked #7Ranked #5Ranked #5Ranked #2Erie County and Western New York are known for itsSevere Storms, such as Wind, Rain and Thunder Storms.Wind

Hazards and Communities Affected by those HazardsName ofBasic Mitigation MeasuresHazardfor this HazardSevere Storm Cont.WindCommunities Affectedby this HazardConcordEast AuroraEdenEvansFarnhamGowandaGrand IslandT/V/HamburgHollandCity of LackawannaT/V/LancasterMarillaNewsteadT/V/North CollinsT/V/Orchard ParkSardiniaSloanSpringvilleTonawandaWest SenecaWilliamsvilleErie CountyRanking of Hazardon this CommunityRanked #6Ranked #2Ranked #9Ranked #2Ranked #9Ranked #2Ranked #5Ranked Tie for #4Ranked Tie for #10Ranked #4Ranked #3Ranked #2Ranked #1Ranked #10Ranked #3Ranked #8Ranked #5Ranked Tie for #1Ranked #5Ranked #7Ranked #3Ranked #9Problem of Hazard related to this Communityand Severity Affecting CommunityStructuralCollapseAuroraConcordEast AuroraElmaHollandKenmoreSpringvilleTonawandaRanked #8Ranked tie for #9Ranked #8Ranked tie for #8Ranked tie for #3Ranked tie for #7Ranked #7Ranked #10Some of the older barns and farm houses in the rural areas ofthe county have been known to collapse, due to age, ordamage that has occurred over a period of years.Retrofit/Upgrade FacilitiesImprove/Upgrade/Enforce Codes andRegulationsPreparedness and Response(Evacuation Plan)Also there is the concern of snow loads on all structures asa result of a major snowfall.

Hazards and Communities Affected by those HazardsName ofHazardTerrorismTornadoBasic Mitigation Measuresfor this HazardPublic AwarenessEvacuation PlanRetrofit/Upgrade Critical facilitiesBlast Resistant WindowsAccess ControlsRetrofit/Upgrade Ventilitation SystemsEgress ImprovementsImprove LightingRedundant Communications/Information TechnologyRedundant Utilities to supportCritical FacilitiesFirst Responder TrainingCommunities Rankingof this HazardAkronT/V/AldenAngolaAuroraCity of BuffaloCheektowagaClarenceEast AuroraEvansHollandKenmoreCity of LackawannaT/V/LancasterNewsteadT/V/Orchard ParkSloanTonawandaCity of TonawandaWest SenecaErie CountyRanking of Hazardon this CommunityRanked #5Ranked #8Ranked #10Ranked tie for #4Ranked #1Ranked #1Ranked tie for #6Ranked tie for #4Ranked #10Ranked tie for #10Ranked #9Ranked #2Ranked #10Ranked #5Ranked #6Ranked #1Ranked #1Ranked #1Ranked #1Ranked #1Problem of Hazard related to this Communityand Severity Affecting CommunityUp until 9/11/01, the FBI considered Western New York #1in the country for acts of terrorism. Fortunately there wereno actual terrorist results found. Also after 9/11/01the discovery of the terrorist cell in Lackawanna,which resulted in the arrest of 7 foreigners that werefound to be part of a terrorist cell, and the border crossingsmake terrorism a high ranked hazard in Erie County.Public AwarenessEvacuation PlansWarning SystemDevelopment/Improve/Enforce Bldg.CodesStructural RetrofitWind Resistant Design and Const.AmherstBrantConcordEdenFarnhamGrand IslandCity of LackawannaT/V/LancasterT/V/North CollinsT/V/Orchard ParkCity of TonawandaWilliamsvilleRanked #5Ranked #10Ranked #7Ranked #10Ranked #10Ranked #10Ranked #7Ranked #1Ranked tie for #3Ranked #8Ranked Ttie for #7Ranked #7According to a chart generated by NOAA, Climatic DataCenter (see chart on page ) there has been 17 Tornadoevents in Erie County from 1950 to 2003.Lack of proper equipment and training

Hazards and Communities Affected by those HazardsName ofHazardTransportationAccidentBasic Mitigation Measuresfor this HazardPublic AwarenessEmergency Services ProceduresUse of Limited or Specific routingTsunami/Wave ActionUtility FailurePublic AwarenessStructural RetrofitRedundant Utilities to support CriticalFacilitiesRedundant CommunicationsCommunities Rankingof this ceConcordEast llaT/V/North CollinsT/V/Orchard Erie CountyRanking of Hazardon this CommunityRanked #8Ranked #6Ranked tie for #4Ranked #6Ranked #3Ranked tie for #9Ranked tie for #9Ranked tie for #4Ranked #7Ranked #6Ranked #6Ranked #1Ranked #5Ranked #5Ranked #5Ranked #10Ranked #9Ranked #3Ranked #4Ranked #2Ranked #8Ranked tie for #4No CommunitiesNone Affected by Top gaClarenceCollinsConcordEast AuroraRanked #7Ranked #1Ranked #4Ranked #10Ranked #9Ranked #1Ranked #6Ranked #4Ranked #5Ranked #1Ranked #10Problem of Hazard related to this Communityand Severity Affecting CommunityEvery community in Erie County is concerned with thishazard, due to the fact of its definition according toHAZNY which is "A mishap involving one or moreconveyances on land, sea, and/or in the air that resultsin mass casualties and/or substantial loss of property."Mass casualties can hamper the emergency services ofalmost every community in Erie County.Utility failures in Erie County can cause a lot of problems foremergency services. People on Life Support are atrisk, signals are out requiring assistance at majorintersections, and sump pumps do not work causingflooded basements. Also the fact of extreme coldtemperatures, and the fact that most furnaces needelectric to work causes severe problems, especially withthe elderly.

Hazards and Communities Affected by those HazardsName ofHazardUtility FailureContinuedBasic Mitigation Measuresfor this HazardWater SupplyContaminationWildfirePublic AwarenessEvacuation PlanWarning SystemRedundant Utilities/CommunicationsTree PruningSelective Planting/Vegative Setbackaround StructuresCommunities Rankingof this HazardEdenElmaEvansFarnhamGowandaGrand North CollinsSardiniaSloanCity of TonawandaRanking of Hazardon this CommunityRanked #2Ranked #1Ranked #4Ranked #1Ranked #8Ranked #8Ranked #9Ranked #2Ranked #3Ranked #3Ranked #7Ranked tie for #3Ranked #3Ranked #6Ranked #9No CommunitiesNone Affected by Top adT/V/North CillinsSardiniaSpringvilleRanked #10Ranked #2Ranked #8Ranked tie for #8Ranked #2Ranked #7Ranked #4Ranked #10Ranked #8Ranked #7Ranked #10Problem of Hazard related to this Communityand Severity Affecting CommunityThis is a serious problem for some rural communities in ErieCounty, especially during dry spells and careless burningaround agricultural farms and residents with burning theirtrash and their leaves and branches.

Hazards and Communities Affected by those HazardsName ofHazardWinter Storm(Severe)Basic Mitigation Measuresfor this HazardPublic AwarenessRedundant Utilities/CommunicationsTree PruningWarning SystemDevelop/Improve/Enforce Bldg. CodesRetrofit Critical FacilitiesHazard Resistant ConservationCommunities Rankingof this HazardAkronT/V/AldenAngolaAuroraBlasdellBrantCity of BuffaloCheektowagaClarenceCollinsConcordEast AuroraEdenElmaEvansFarnhamGowandaGrand IslandT/V/HamburgHollandKenmoreCity of LackawannaT/V/LancasterMarillaNewsteadT/V/Orchard ParkSardiniaSloanSpringvilleTonawandaCity of TonawandaWest SenecaWilliamsvilleErie CountyRanking of Hazardon this CommunityRanked #6Ranked tie for #3Ranked #3Ranked #9Ranked #2Ranked #4Ranked #2Ranked #10Ranked #8Ranked #4Ranked #2Ranked #9Ranked #1Ranked tie for #4Ranked #3Ranked #4Ranked #5Ranked #2Ranked #2Ranked #8Ranked #5Ranked #6Ranked #4Ranked #1Ranked #6Ranked #1Ranked #1Ranked #10Ranked tie for #1Ranked #4Ranked tie for #5Ranked #2Ranked #9Ranked #6Problem of Hazard related to this Communityand Severity Affecting CommunityAs a result of the Blizzard of 1977, and several severe stomsover the years, including the Federal DisasterDeclarations of 1985, 1999, 2000, 2001-2002 SevereWinter Storms has a high ranking on the hazard analysislists for almost all communities in Erie County. ErieCounty has gone as far as creating a Seasonal Transportation Plan for the City of Buffalo and the inner ringcommunities. See Pages ( ). Springville also has comewith a plan to address severe weather, which is on pages().

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Erie County Comprehensive EmergencyManagement PlanHazardous Material Response AnnexSARA Title IIIOriginally AdoptedErie County Local Emergency Planning CommitteeOctober 12, 1988Revised January 10, 2002Revised February 05 2010Revised 02/05/2010page 1 of 37

Erie County Comprehensive Emergency Management PlanHazardous Materials Response AnnexTable Of ContentsIntroduction (Purpose, Objectives, Organization)3A. Notification and Alerting4B. Direction and Control8C. Containment13D. Assessment and Evaluation15E. Public Warning and Emergency Information19F. Exposure Control20G. Emergency Medical23H. Training25I. Exercises26J. Site-Specific Procedures27Appendix 1 - DirectoryAppendix 2 - Emergency ResourcesAppendix 3 - Plan UpdatingAppendix 4 - Planning Requirements Checklist28293032Attachment 1 - List AcronymsAttachment 2 - Release Report Form (per SARA Title III Section 304)Attachment 3 - National Response Center Reporting Form343536Revised 02/05/2010page 2 of 37

IntroductionPurposeThis Hazardous Materials Response Annex for Erie County has been prepared to meetstatutory planning requirements of the federal Superfund Amendments andReauthorization Act of 1986, SARA, Title III, and to provide for a higher degree ofpreparedness to deal with incidents involving extremely hazardous substances.The plan has been specifically designed to serve as an Annex to the CountyComprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and supplements that document.Every effort has been made to integrate the Hazardous Materials Annex with the CEMP. Inthat regard the Plan is consistent with existing authorities, planning assumptions, systemsand procedures. The Erie County Department of Emergency Services, which as theSecretariat to the Erie County LEPC, maintains a computerized list of 302(c) facilities inErie County.This plan is based upon the New York State Hazardous Materials Response PlanningGuide for Counties and The Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Guide (NRT-1)which was developed by the National Response Team.Objectives1. Set forth a course of action that will minimize hazards to life and property and adverseimpacts upon the environment from the release of a hazardous material.2. Establish procedures to provide for a coordinated effort on the part of the County, itscommunities, and industry in response to a hazardous materials emergency.3. Identify emergency response organizations, equipment and other resources, which canbe employed during such a response.4. Provide a mechanism to integrate community and facility response procedures into theCounty Emergency management Plan.Organization1.Section A through I represent local and County response procedures by function /applicable to any hazardous materials emergency.Appendices and attachments are identified in the Table of Contents.Revised 02/05/2010page 3 of 37

A. Notification and Alerting1. Purpose:To provide for the initial notification to the local fire department and the Erie CountyDepartment of Emergency Services of a hazardous material emergency and thesubsequent alerting of other response personnel.2. Situation:Timely, informative and accurate notification of a hazardous material emergencyis critical of an effective emergency response operation. Section 304 of SARATitle III requires the immediate notification of the Community EmergencyCoordinator (in Erie County, the Commissioner of Emergency Services) and theState (DEC) when a release of an extremely hazardous substance (EHS) or ahazardous chemical that requires notification under Section 103(a) of CERCLAoccurs. Specific information is required by the notification such as chemicalname, method of release, health effects, medical attention and protectiveactions.Although Title III does not require the emergency notification of the local firedepartment, the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) believes sucha notification is critical. The SERC has provided a Title III Release Report Formthat provides for notification to the local fire department. Erie County endorsesthis form and has made it a part of its notification procedure.In addition to statutorily required notifications, this procedure is applicable to allhazardous materials emergency notifications.This procedure details the notification information required from the emergencysite to the local fire department and Erie County Department of EmergencyServices and the subsequent alerting of local and county and state responsepersonnel.This procedure reflects the belief that both local and County response personnelmust be immediately notified of a release. In Erie County, the Commissioner ofEmergency services has been designated as the Community EmergencyCoordinator, pursuant to Section 303(c) (3) of Public Law 99-499.3. Participating Agencies:a. Local Fire Departmentsb. Department of Emergency Servicesc. Medical Emergency Radio System (MERS)d. N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)e. Federal National Response Centerf. Local Police, County Sheriff or State Policeg. Emergency CoordinatorsRevised 02/05/2010page 4 of 37

4. Response Procedures:All releases of hazardous materials above the reportable quantity must beimmediately reported, by the party responsible for the release (the spiller), to thelocal fire department in whose jurisdiction the release occurs.The spiller must also report these releases to the Erie County Department ofEmergency Services (DES) and the New York State Department ofEnvironmental Conservation (DEC).Releases involving radioactive and infectious substances must also be madeto the New York State Department of Health.When a fire is involved in the release of hazardous materials, the New YorkState Office of Fire Prevention and Control must be notified.Releases that threaten bodies of water must be reported to the local wateragency and the U.S. Coast Guard.Releases that threaten sewer systems must be reported to the appropriatesewer agency.The business phone numbers for the Erie County Department of EmergencyServices (DES) have been given to chemical facility coordinators and all firedepartments in Erie County and have been made the official 24 hour hazardousmaterials release notification emergency response phone numbers for ErieCounty. After normal business hours, these phone numbers are switched to theMedical Emergency Radio System (MERS Control), a 24 hour emergencymedical dispatch center.a. Spiller notifies local fire department - 911.Spiller notifies Erie County Department of Emergency ServicesSpiller notifies N.Y. State DECb. The local fire department notifies Erie County Department of EmergencyServices of all hazardous materials releasesc. The local fire department notifies the N.Y. State DEC for all hazardousmaterial releasesThe local fire department notifies the local police department. If the localpolice department is first on the scene, they should notify the local firedepartment, the Department of Emergency Services and the DEC.d. The Erie County Department of Emergency Services records all emergencynotification information on the New York State Emergency ResponseCommission Release Report Form (Attachment 2).Erie County DES shall immediately alert and inform the appropriate local firedepartment of the emergency notification information. See Attachment 8 fora list of fire departments responsible for chemical facilities in Erie County.Revised 02/05/2010page 5 of 37

The DES will alert and inform the local fire department even if the notificationinformation indicates that this alert has already taken place.This procedure serves as the back-up to make sure that the local firedepartment has been notified of the emergency and is responding.d. When MERS receives an initial County notification, they will immediatelyalert and inform the Commissioner of Emergency Services of the emergencynotification information.e. The DES will then notify the following agencies:All Hazardous Materials Releases:N.Y. State DECAll Major Incidents:N.Y. SEMO Warning PointNational Response CenterReleases That May Impinge on Bodies of Water:U.S. Coast GuardReleases That May Impinge upon the Canadi

Springville Ranked #6 City of Tonawanda Ranked #10 West Seneca Ranked #5 . Redundant Utilities/Communications T/V/Alden Ranked #7 area. In 1976 there was a major Ice Strom causing