2October 1, 8:00 a.m.: Train Derailment Fall rains have caused severe flooding in the Mississippi and Ohio River basins, and numerous levees have been breached. The floods have closed roads and stranded residents in several Midwestern states.
On October 1, at 8:00 a.m., high currents on the Mississippi River cause a barge to ram into and damage a railroad trestle bridging the river. Both sidesof the trestle are located in high density urban areas, and one side is within a city in the Governor‟s state. At 8:30 a.m., the damage on the trestle derails a locomotive and 16cars. Among the derailed cars are four tank cars containing hazardous chemicals, including achlorine tank car that ruptures and releases chlorine gas. The city‟s business area, the local high school, a small military installation, and some residential areas are near the derailment site.
The wind is blowing at approximately 5 miles an hour toward an adjacent state across the river.A call placed to 911 reports the wreck and notes that a greenish-yellow cloud is blanketing the surrounding area. The local fire department, emergency medical services (EMS), sheriff‟s office, public safety, and hazardous material (HAZMAT) teams are called in to respond to the disaster. With the gas plume quickly spreading, other localities are soon involved in the response.
Question 3:When multiple jurisdictions are affected by a disaster such as this, how do the professionals in local, state, federal, and other agencies coordinate their legal authorities?
Question 4:What are some of the key legal concerns regardingvolunteer first responders and others who volunteer to assist with response efforts?
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