Decontamination/Logistics, Medical, Science, and Survey. They are capable of rapid response to chemical, biological, and radiological threats. The CSTs can provide expert advice to the on-scene IC via its electronic capabilities through the Unified Command Suite (UCS). Live “reach-back” reach-back to federal intelligence centers allows the CST and the IC to consult with civilian experts in science and medicine. The CST deploys to incident locations by the most expeditious means possible. The team is equipped to transport its assets by ground, helicopter, and fixed wing air platforms. Analytical Services CST deployment teams are self-contained with respect to air contaminant monitoring, sampling, analysis, and modeling. All necessary tools (e.g., plume dispersion model data processing via NARAC or IMAAC) are or available through reach-back to a federal technical center. Consequently, CSTs do not use or provide any third party analytical services. Other Supporting State Entities Preparedness and Response Programs Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) The DTSC Emergency Response Program (ERP) in Sacramento provides statewide response to actual and potential releases of hazardous substances (solid, liquid, or airborne) that pose an acute threat to public health and/or the environment. The ERP interacts with a number of other State, federal, and local agencies in carrying out these emergency response activities. Requests for assistance are available 24 hours a day, and are handled by the emergency response duty officer. California Department of Public Health (CDPH) CDPHs primary emergency response duties associated with major toxic air releases include conducting hospital preparedness exercises and providing situational analysis concerning potential air exposure treatments to emergency healthcare. Stationary and Deployable Equipment DTSC DTSC employs a combination of internal resources including field response technicians, specialized portable equipment and instrumentation, and external environmental contractors to complete its duties. DTSCs hand held instruments are used for routine field work measuring known chemicals, but can be used for air sampling during emergency response. All of DTSC’s deployable equipment resources are listed in Table E-5 and Appendix B.
Decontamination/Logistics, Medical, Science, and Survey. They are capable of rapid response to chemical, biological, and radiological threats. The CSTs can provide expert advice to the on-scene IC via its electronic “reach-back” capabilities through the Unified Command Suite (UCS). Live reach-back to federal intelligence centers allows the CST and the IC to consult with civilian experts in science and medicine. The CST deploys to incident locations by the most expeditious means possible. The team is equipped to transport its assets by ground, helicopter, and fixed wing air platforms. Analytical Services CST deployment teams are self-contained with respect to air contaminant monitoring, sampling, analysis, and modeling. All necessary tools (e.g., plume dispersion model data processing via NARAC or IMAAC) are or available through reach-back to a federal technical center. Consequently, CSTs do not use or provide any third party analytical services. Other Supporting State Entities Preparedness and Response Programs Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) The DTSC Emergency Response Program (ERP) in Sacramento provides statewide response to actual and potential releases of hazardous substances (solid, liquid, or airborne) that pose an acute threat to public health and/or the environment. The ERP interacts with a number of other State, federal, and local agencies in carrying out these emergency response activities. Requests for assistance are available 24 hours a day, and are handled by the emergency response duty officer. California Department of Public Health (CDPH) CDPHs primary emergency response duties associated with major toxic air releases include conducting hospital preparedness exercises and providing situational analysis concerning potential air exposure treatments to emergency healthcare. Stationary and Deployable Equipment DTSC DTSC employs a combination of internal resources including field response technicians, specialized portable equipment and instrumentation, and external environmental contractors to complete its duties. DTSCs hand held instruments are used for routine field work measuring known chemicals, but can be used for air sampling during emergency response. All of DTSC’s deployable equipment resources are listed in Table E-5 and Appendix B.
o1stakeholderreview_12_4_14.docx