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LEVEL THREE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT [1 record]

Record 1 2012-10-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Risks and Threats (Security)
DEF

An incident involving the release of substantial quantities of hazardous materials, posing significant risk to public health and the environment, requiring major response involving specialized public and private resources and technical assistance.

OBS

[A level III hazardous materials] incident requires extended response and logistical support operations. Large-scale precautionary evacuations and establishment of temporary shelter sites may be required.

Key term(s)
  • level three hazardous materials incident
  • level three HazMat incident

French

Domaine(s)
  • Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
Key term(s)
  • incident impliquant des matières dangereuses de niveau trois
  • incident impliquant des HAZMAT de niveau trois

Spanish

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