Description of interview data regarding Pittsburgh and confluence toxic chemical accidents

Rogers, George O.; Shumpert, B.L.; Sorensen, John H.

doi:10.2172/6034316

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1999

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“…The route alert warning times from this survey coincide with similar findings from other studies of toxic ch~mical releases (Rogers, Shumpert, and Sorensen 1990). Three-fourths (74%) of the respondents had been warned within 1 hour of the explosion.…”

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“…Thus emergency officials who advise residents to protect themselves with this type of sheltering must also have the means to communicate with them after the plume passes. Although most actions can be implemented quickly by residents, expedient sheltering provides only moderate protection during plumes of short duration (Rogers et al 1990).…”

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“…"Specialized sheltering" involves taking refuge in commercial tents or structures designed for the collective protection of groups from toxic chemical exposures (Rogers et al 1990). The specialized facilities provide maximum protection under almost all conditions, including slow moving plumes.…”

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