1. Duke University Contingency Plan
The plan describes
Sites that are covered under the plan
Actions to take in case of an emergency
Arrangements with local police and fire departments, and state and local emergency response teams
Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the site emergency coordinator and alternates

2. Duke University Contingency Plan
Qualifications of the site emergency coordinator and alternates for the position
Resources available in the event of an emergency
The Contingency Plan contains
Contact information for support agencies
List of safety equipment
Evacuation plans for buildings used as hazardous waste storage sites

3. Duke University Contingency Plan
Diagrams and evacuation plans of buildings used for hazardous waste storage and surrounding areas
Maps of Duke University showing items to be considered during emergency planning

4. Implementation of Contingency Plan
The decision to implement the contingency plan will be made by the emergency coordinator following assessment of the incident. The following situations may require implementing the plan:
Spills
Fires
Explosions

5. Implementation of Contingency Plan
Spills
could result in the release of any substance capable of producing a fire or explosion hazard
could cause a release of toxic liquid or fumes
contained on-site but there is a potential for groundwater contamination
can not be contained on-site, off-site soil/groundwater contamination a result.

6. Implementation of Contingency Plan
Fires
Could cause a release of toxic fumes
could ignite materials at other locations at site or cause heat-induced explosions
could spread to off-site areas
use of water or chemical fire suppressant could result in contaminated run-off and/or explosion

7. Implementation of Contingency Plan
Explosions
Has occurred
Danger of explosions which could
release a toxic material
ignite hazardous material
hazard of flying fragments or shock waves

8. Emergency Response Procedures
When Duke dispatch receives an emergency call, an officer is dispatched to the location and OESO is notified
If necessary, the dispatcher will also notify the Durham Fire Department

9. Emergency Response Procedures
Once on-site, the Emergency Coordinator’s duties include:
assessing the possible hazards of the situation
notifying personnel of the emergency situation
coordinate evacuation with police, if necessary
decide whether or not implement the contingency plan
identify affected area

10. Emergency Coordinator’s Duties
establish command post
contact E&O or FMD personnel to aid in identifying building equipment that could aid or aggravate the incident
report the emergency to local/state spill coordinators
notify additional OESO personnel
initiate and coordinate incident response, clean-up, and monitoring

11. Emergency Coordinator’s Duties
take necessary measures to contain the hazard on-site
notify local hospitals of the possible need for patient decon
notify the National Response Center IF fire, explosion, or release may cause exposures to people or the environment outside of Duke.
issue All Clear once incident has been mitigated

12. Emergency Equipment and Resources
Duke Resources
All buildings are equipped with chemical fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, emergency showers, and eye wash stations
OESO has a truck equipped with enough spill control materials to contain up to a 55-gallon spill or release
Front-end loaders and other equipment is available through FMD

13. Emergency Equipment and Resources
Radiation Safety Division is capable of monitoring the extent or radioisotope contamination and can advise on clean-up techniques

14. Emergency Equipment and Resources
Outside Duke
Durham Fire Department Station #2 (closest to Duke) has adequate equipment and trained personnel for handling fires. The Hazardous Materials Team is available from Station #13
Durham County has several EMT/Paramedic staffed ambulances

15. Emergency Equipment and Resources
Durham Police Department and Durham County Sheriff’s Department are available from crowd and traffic control
DUMC and Durham Regional ER personnel are available to provide emergency medical care
Carolinas Poison Control Center can provide first aide and medical treatment for poison exposures

16. Duke University Spill Response Team
Members comprised of personnel from the Environmental Programs, Occupational Hygiene & Safety, and Laboratory Safety
Provides 24 hours response to hazardous material spills
10 day-time responders
6 after-hours responders
Spill team is activated through Duke 911

17. Duke University Spill Response Team
Typically responds to the following spill types:
Petroleum Products – Gas, Diesel, Hydraulic Fluid
Mercury
Laboratory Chemicals – Acids, Solvents
Suspicious Packages/White Powder

18. Emergency Response at Duke Hospital
Hospital has plans in place for emergencies and natural and man-made disasters.
Hospital is equipped to handle decontamination of patients. Dedicated room can handle up to 4 patients at once. In a mass casualty incident, portable equipment will be set up in ED parking lot.