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Elkhorn Valley Local Emergency Planning
Committee

Antelope, Madison, Pierce, Stanton & Wayne Counties of Nebraska
On-Scene Emergency Response - Training


TRAINING AND EXERCISE

Training

In addition to the training required for normal operations, fire, law enforcement and medical personnel should be trained to respond to a hazardous material incident to the level determined by their employer in accordance with OSHA and EPA regulations.


Exercise

An exercise involving response to a hazardous material incident should be conducted annually, once first responders are trained beyond the awareness level.


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