Facility Emergency Coordinator

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participate in emergency response. Local, state, and Federal response organizations with

oversight responsibility should be identified and an explanation included for integration and

coordination into a single, workable response plan. Depending upon the nature and scope of the

emergency, the size of the site, and the number of personnel, emergency response may require

small or large teams, or several interacting teams. In all cases, the organizational structure

should:

Show a clear chain-of-command,

Ensure every person knows his/her position and authority,

Be flexible enough to handle multiple emergencies, and

Clearly identify specific roles and responsibilities.

11.3.1. Facility Emergency Coordinator

The Facility Emergency Coordinator assumes primary responsibility for responding to and

coordinating emergency situations. This includes taking appropriate measures to ensure the

safety of site personnel and the public. Possible actions may involve evacuation of personnel

from the site area and evacuation of adjacent residents. The Facility Emergency Coordinator is

additionally responsible for implementing corrective measures, notification of appropriate

authorities, and completion of follow-up reports. The SSHO may be called upon to act on the

behalf of the Facility Emergency Coordinator, and direct responses to any medical emergency.

Individual contractor organizations are responsible for assisting the Facility Emergency

Coordinator and/or SSHO in his/her mission within the parameters of their scope of work. These

positions should be considered mandatory and alternate(s) should be specified.

11.3.2. Emergency Contacts

A contact list should be developed for notification. This list should be updated continually and

made available to all emergency response personnel and site employees (see example list in

Table 11-1).

11.3.3. Reporting

Reporting requirements vary depending upon the type and severity of the accident/incident.

Procedures should be developed for reporting accidents/incidents that occur at EM sites. These

procedures are found in the DOE 5000 Series Orders, and include notification requirements

within DOE, and to other Federal, state, and local organizations.

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