KEY POINT

Know how Incident Commanders use analytical tools to make decisions about SIP and evacuation in the event of a hazmat emergency.

Public officials should be familiar with the tools that Incident Commanders use to make decisions to evacuate or SIP specific populations in hazmat emergencies and to issue all-clear orders. ICs in Cuyahoga County have a number of tools at their disposal to assist them in this decision making.

Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG): Sometimes called the “orange book,” the ERG is updated every four years; the 2012 edition is the current one. This book was intended for use by all first responders during the initial phase of a hazardous materials incident.