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1 (b) Cooperatively assess whether the evacuation of the site and adjacent area is necessary by assessing prevailing wind conditions, potential for migration outside the Facility, and possibility of an explosion. After an emergency, the emergency coordinator will: (a) Supervise clean-up efforts and insure that the recovered waste or contaminated material is properly treated, stored, or disposed. (b) Insure that no waste which may be incompatible with the released material is stored or disposed until clean-up procedures are completed. (c) Make sure emergency equipment is back in order before operations resume. 10.30 Emergency Procedures. Due to the nature of the waste materials to be handled at the Facility, various hazards can result from an emergency situation. Flammable and combustible wastes, if spilled or leaking from drums or trucks, may be ignited. Certain nonflammables may volatilize or burn, generating toxic fumes. There is also a potential for the intermixing of incompatible wastes resulting in the release of highly toxic gases. Human exposure hazards may be associated with large or small spills. Inhalation of vapors from spilled materials may be harmful. Some of the wastes are poisons or irritants, and may cause skin and eye irritation and/or burns upon exposure. 10.40 Coordination Agreements. Title 40 of CFR Section 264.52(c) requires that there be specific arrangements between the Facility operator and city police and fire departments, hospitals, and state and 'local emergency response teams. Arrangements will be made to familiarize the City's Police and Fire Departments with: (a) the layout of the Facility, (b) properties and hazards associated with the wastes handled at the Facility, (c) places where Faci.l-*_cy personnel would normally be working, (d) entrances to the Facility and evacuation routes, (e) Facility emergency coordinators and their business and home addresses and phone numbers. As part of these arrangements, appropriate coordinating personnel from the police and fire departments will be regularly contacted to discuss current status of the arrangement, and to identify personnel who should appropriately be provided an on -site tour, briefing, and training at the Facility. In addition, police and 40.