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Annex Q: Hazardous Materials & Chemical Spills

The purpose of this annex is to establish the plans and procedures that Lone Star College will use in the event of a hazardous material incident or chemical spill. This Annex defines the roles, responsibilities, and organizational relationships of LSC departments, external agencies, and private entities in responding to and recovering from a hazardous materials incident. The Annex provides guidance to protect the LSC community and the environment from a hazardous materials incident. This annex also references responsibilities for radiological response, firefighting, and search and rescue response as detailed in other Annexes.

Concept of Operations

This annex applies during any situation in which there is a danger to life, property, or the environment that results from an accident involving the uncontrolled release or spill of any hazardous materials. The primary agencies involved will be the local fire marshal offices and fire departments, external law enforcement, and the City of Houston, County or other hazardous materials response teams (HMRT). LSC Facilities, Police, and Administrative Services, will provide support services as instructed by the Incident Commander. Other agencies will assist as appropriate. The responding Fire Marshal’s Office provides a technician-level HMRT charged with the responsibility of responding to hazardous materials incident in the LSC service area.

References

  • FEMA, Guide for All-Hazard Emergency Operations Planning (SLG-101).
  • National Response Team, Hazardous Material Emergency Planning Guide (NRT-1).
  • Annex D: Radiological incidents, LSC Basic Plan
  • Annex F: Fire Fighting, LSC Basic Plan
  • Annex G: Law Enforcement, LSC Basic Plan
  • Annex H: Health & Medical Services, LSC Basic Plan
  • Annex R: Search and Rescue, LSC Basic Plan

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