Review of public alert systems for emergencies at fixed chemical facilities
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:6926874
The purpose of this study is to evaluate: the technology and procedures used to alert the public in the event of a chemical release; the management practices associated with these processes; and the relationship between the facility, emergency system characteristics, and system effectiveness. Data from surveys and secondary sources are used to compare existing public alert and notification systems to the state-of-the-art technology, procedures, and management practices. The research assesses problems and constraints that would interfere with a timely and effective emergency warning and determines where significant improvements can be made in public alert and notification systems or chemical emergencies. 213 refs., 6 figs., 6 tabs.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- OSTI ID:
- 6926874
- Report Number(s):
- ORNL/TM-10825; ON: DE88016029
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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