Museum Handbook: Primer on Disaster Preparedness
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In case of a hazardous material accident at the facility:

1.   Evacuate the immediate area.

2.   Initiate appropriate first aid and/ or other personnel
     protection measures, as required.

3.   Notify Authorities as soon as possible.

4.   Do not re-enter the affected area until directed by the
     emergency preparedness personnel.

5.   If trained and properly protected, assist with the
     clean-up operations, as directed.

6.   Do not spread rumors.

In case of a hazardous materials accident in the local community:

1.   Listen to the local radio/TV.

2.   Follow instructions of the emergency preparedness
     personnel.

3.   Evacuate when directed.  Follow the designated route to
     the Assembly Area.

4.   Do not re-enter the affected area until directed by
     emergency preparedness personnel.

5.   Do not spread rumors.

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