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04-04-2011
Preparedness
Facts of the Week
by
Elizabeth Hall, Emergency
Services Specialist -
Kings County Office of Emergency Management |
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| Foreward
By Elizabeth Hall |
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| In
my efforts to bring to you
preparedness information that
is both informative, helpful
to the area in which we live
and yet interesting without
being repeated and overdone
to death can be difficult at
times. In my search to bring
you something different, I
came across preparedness information
just for Californians. It comes
from the California Emergency
Management Agency (CalEMA)
website. In the next 12 weeks,
I’d like to touch on
12 topics we as Californians
face. The information is basic
and will have added informational
links and downloadable materials
for your convenience. With
so much information packed
in each subject, you may want
to save or add to your “Favorites”. |
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Preparedness
Tips: Hazardous Materials |
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California
has approximately 140,000 businesses
that are regulated for storing,
transporting, or handling hazardous
materials. There are also four
nuclear power plant sites in
the state, two of which are
operational and the other two
are being decommissioned.
For
more information on California’s
plants visit: http://www.energy.ca.gov/nuclear/california.html. . |
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General categories of hazardous materials include
chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosive,
oil spills and any incident that results in the release
of agents into the environment.
Depending on the severity
of release and type of material,
a hazardous materials emergency
may cause injury, death, property
damage, environmental damage,
or may result in orders to
evacuate or shelter in place.
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Do
your part for safety awareness by passing this
information along to anyone you can think of
who would benefit.
Have
a great week, and remember…… Be
Responsible - Be Ready - Be Prepared!
Teaming Up for Emergency Preparedness
Elizabeth Hall
Office of Emergency Management
280 Campus Drive Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-3211, Ext. 2634
www.kingscountyoem.com
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