Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com 19–4. Biological warfare material response Biological warfare material emergency response activities will be conducted to protect public and worker safety and health and the environment in accordance with DA Pam 385–69, applicable statutes, and implementing regulations. Safety planning; coordinating with the EPA, State, and civilian authorities and responders; and community involvement will be priorities. 19–5.
Munitions incidents and munitions of concern Unexploded ordnance emergency response activities will be conducted to protect public and worker safety and health and the environment in accordance with DA Pam 385–10, DA Pam 385–40, AR 385–63, and DA Pam 385–64, applicable statutes, and implementing regulations. a. The commander of an installation or activity first learning of an accident/incident requiring DOD emergency response will immediately notify the AOC, providing all information required in DA Pam 385–10 and DA Pam 385–40 that is known at the time. The telephone numbers for the AOC are DSN 227–0218 or commercial (703) 697–0218. b.
The telephonic response will be promptly confirmed by priority/electronically transmitted message. The AOC message address is HQDA (MOCS–AOC), Washington, DC. This message will include the addresses listed in DA Pam 385–10 as information addresses for this notification. 19–6. Concept of operations a. For those events that rise to the level of an Incident of National Significance, the Department of Homeland Security provides operational and/or resource coordination for Federal support to on-scene incident command struc- tures. The National Response Plan outlines in the National Incident Management System how the Federal Government implements the Robert T.
Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (The Stafford Act). The Stafford Act outlines how the Federal Government will assist the local and State Governments when a disaster or emergency overwhelms their ability to respond effectively to save lives; protect public health, safety, and property; and restore their communities. b. Support to civilian law enforcement officials by DOD personnel shall be pursuant to those authorities provided in 18 USC 112, 351, 831, 1116, 1751, and 1385 (also known as The Posse Comitatus Act) and DODI 3025.ff.
Before any military law enforcement personnel (to include DA police officers or security guards) are utilized in any law enforcement or security capacity off an Army installation, coordination and approval will be obtained from the local SJA. c. All incidents are handled at the lowest possible organizational and jurisdictional level. Police, fire, public health and medical, emergency management, and other personnel are responsible for incident management at the local level.
The National Incident Management System provides a consistent nationwide template to enable, Federal, State, local, and tribal Governments and private sector and nongovernmental organizations to work together effectively and efficiently to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size, and complexity to include acts of catastrophic terrorism. 19–7. Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear response a. Facilities in which CBRN defense activities are conducted will develop a written plan to safely and adequately respond to emergencies arising from catastrophic incidents.
(1) Plans and their supporting procedures will conform to the requirements stated in Federal, State, and local directives. (2) A risk assessment will be conducted prior to developing the emergency response plan to ensure that all potential emergency hazards and situations are identified and mitigated. The risk assessment will also consider the types of PPE required and the types of training necessary to use it effectively. (3) Facility staff will be included in the plan development process to the maximum extent possible to enhance comprehensiveness.
(4) Emergency and security personnel will be trained and equipped to cope with hazards that may be encountered in the performance of their duties. (5) Training will be sufficient to enable personnel to function without waiting for guidance from supervisors. b. Reporting will be in accordance with chapter 3 of this regulation and DA Pam 385–40. Further— (1) For accidents involving the transportation of nuclear weapons, see AR 50–5. (2) For accidents involving toxic chemical agents, see AR 50–6. (3) For accidents involving radioactive and fissionable material, other than weapons, see DA Pam 385–24. (4) For accidents involving biological agents, see DA Pam 385–69.
(5) For all other types of accidents, see the procedures in DA Pam 385–40. c. Emergency response plans will include the following: (1) Preaccident or preemergency planning. (2) Personnel roles, lines of authority, and communications. 75 AR 385–10 • 23 August 2007