Thursday, June 11, 2009

"Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Where there’s smoke, there’s the need for a plan. Are you prepared for the consequences if you don't pre-plan? The information covered in pre-plans can benefit many, but there are numerous aspects associated with the planning process. Questions to consider might be: What should be addressed in the plan? How do we communicate this plan to all of the stakeholders? Will the stakeholders utilize the information in the plan?

If you have a hazardous substance spill that requires reporting under CERCLA or EPCRA, or an oil spill under the CWA, we will cover what the rule says, as well as some ideas on making the notification more effective.

Good emergency response training is essential to getting emergency response right. There can be a big difference in what is taught in the classroom and and what we may face in the real world. This session talks about bridging that gap.

In responding to recent hurricanes and flood events the Texas General Land Office and the Regional Response Team 6 has seen extensive damage to tanks and vessels from wind and rising water. This session reviews what they have seen and gives some guidance on prevention.

You never know when your response team will be called into action.  This session details fire responses at petrochemical complexes involving brigade members from multiple sources, including third party contractors, and posing a variety of command challenges.