Emergency Response & Preparedness Flashcards
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After a chemical spill enters a stormwater outfall, what is the required reporting timeframe to the National Response Center (NRC) for a reportable quantity release?
Answer: Immediately upon discovery
CERCLA and the Clean Water Act require immediate notification to the NRC (1-800-424-8802) when a reportable quantity of a hazardous substance is released to navigable waters.
A municipality's emergency stormwater plan should include pre-identified 'critical assets' for protection during major storm events. Which of the following would NOT typically be a critical stormwater asset?
Answer: Residential lawn irrigation systems
Residential irrigation systems are private property and do not function as stormwater infrastructure components requiring municipal emergency protection.
During post-flood emergency operations, crews discover that a bioretention cell has been buried under 2 feet of sediment. The correct immediate action is to:
Answer: Assess sediment depth, test for contamination, then develop a restoration plan
Post-flood sediment assessment must include contamination testing before excavation to protect worker safety and prevent secondary contamination during removal.
What is the term for the process of systematically closing down emergency operations and returning to normal stormwater management activities after a major incident?
Answer: Demobilization
Demobilization in ICS refers to the planned, orderly release of resources and personnel and the return to pre-incident operational status.
A stormwater manager is updating the emergency contact list in the facility's response plan. Which agency should be listed as the primary federal contact for chemical spills reaching waterways?
Answer: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) On-Scene Coordinator
EPA On-Scene Coordinators (OSCs) are the primary federal responders for chemical spills to navigable waters under the National Contingency Plan.
Which physical characteristic of a stormwater system is most important to document before an emergency for rapid damage assessment afterward?
Answer: Pre-storm baseline infrastructure condition and photographs
Pre-storm baseline documentation with photographs allows rapid comparison to identify new damage and prioritize repairs during post-event assessment.
When a stormwater emergency involves potential petroleum contamination of a public water supply intake, who must be notified FIRST among the following?
Answer: Downstream drinking water utility operators
Downstream drinking water operators must be notified first to allow them to close their intake and protect public health from contaminated source water.