Emergency Planning & COVID19 Barbara Lilyhorn- Director Reno County Public Transportation Department
History Lesson • December 1984 : Industrial disaster at Union Carbide subsidiary pesticide plant in the city of Bhopal, India • October 1986 : Congress passes the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) • Commonly known as SARA Title III • 1987 : Kansas enacts its own Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-know Act laws (KSA Chapter 65, Article 57)
Section 301 Requires t es the G Governo nor t to e establ blish sh a a State E Emerge genc ncy R Resp sponse nse Commi mmissi ssion of EPCRA In Kansas, this is the Commission on Emergency Planning and Response (CEPR) The C e Commission m n mus ust d t des esigna nate e Emer ergency y Pl Plann nning ng D Distr tricts ts ( (EPDs) with thin the the s sta tate In Kansas, each county is an EPD Com ommission m must app appoint a a LEPC for for e eac ach d district.
What is a LEPC? A LEPC IS: • A committee responsible for EPCRA compliance • Representatives of different groups and organizations, as described in Section 301(c) • The link between local governments and industries to enhance hazmat preparedness • Crucial to all-hazards planning and community right-to-know programs • A group of volunteers
To form a partnership with state, local and tribal government, responders, and industry as an enhancement for prevention, preparedness, response and recovery, planning, exercising and training. Local government is responsible for planning and response within their jurisdiction for Purpose of a ALL hazards. LEPC
LEPC Membership In accordance with Public Law 99-499, Section 301(c)) • Elected State or Local • Law enforcement officials • Emergency • Firefighting management • Transportation • Emergency medical personnel • Hospital • Health officials • Broadcast and/or print media • Community groups • Local environmental • Owners/operators of group covered facilities
LEPC Responsibilities The LEPC’s primary responsibility is to develop an emergency response plan by indentifying the hazards that pose a risk within the community and evaluate the available resources for preparing and responding to a potential natural or manmade disaster.
While you’re not a member of the police or fire department, WHAT DOES your unique job requires you to be responsible for the safety YOUR JOB and security of your passengers and in some cases, REQUIRE? the community at large.
Transits Role • Floods • EVERY transit system - whether • Winter weather a large fixed-route bus system • Tornado or a small rural provider – is • Thunderstorm & Hail asked to designate safety, security and emergency • Wildfires preparedness as a top priority, • Earthquake and to prepare to manage • Power Outages critical incidents for the wide • Toxic Materials array of the hazards that transit • Infectious Disease face. • And More…..
Resources • National Transportation Library https://ntl.bts.gov • Extreme Event Preparedness & Response for Operations (EEPRO) LibGuide: Planning & Preparedness https://transportation.libguides.com • Federal Transportation Administration https://www.transit.dot.gov/regulations-and- guidance/safety/emergency-management • National RTAP https://www.nationalrtap.org/Training/2-the-Point-Training/Emergency- Management • FEMA https://training.fema.gov/is/ • KDEM https://kdem.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=4ad622342 ce8452f8bde6d589baf7fab • National Transit Institute ntionline.com
Education/Experience 1. High school diploma or G.E.D. Experience driving or transporting passengers may be considered as a substitute for diploma/GED requirement. 2. Previous experience driving professionally desired. Policy License Required Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license. Must possess a valid Kansas Driver’s License and a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class C with passenger endorsement. Must possess a Department of Transportation Medical Certificate or obtain one upon employment. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities RENO COUNTY POSITION DESCRIPTION 57202 1. Possesses a thorough knowledge Hutchinson and South Hutchinson city streets. Job Title: Bus Driver Full-Time 2. Is alert, self-reliant, and demonstrates good judgment. Department: Public Transportation 3. Ability to meet attendance schedules, which may include Saturdays, some holidays, and provide Grade: C FLSA Class: Hourly, Non-exempt PCP Level: 3 coverage for other employees on leave time. Must be available to be called into work outside of regular business hours during natural disasters or emergency situations. Position Summary 4. Ability to perform safe driving techniques in all weather conditions. Operates ADA accessible vehicles designed to transport passengers within Reno County. Provides limited 5. Ability to interact courteously with the public and provide accurate route information. physical assistance as needed to passengers to, from, and while on the bus. Driver will work a flexible 6. Ability to interact with a variety of people in a positive and effective manner among whom may be schedule on Fixed Route and Para transit busses within the city of Hutchinson and South Hutchinson, and afflicted with acute/chronic health conditions, frail health, dementia/Alzheimer’s, Bipolar, mental illness Specialized Transportation service passenger vans within Reno County. Reno County Area Transportation (Rcat) is First Come First Served General Public Transportation. Driver will transport passengers of all ages or other cognitive disabilities or dysfunctions. including the elderly and disabled. 7. Ability to effectively and safely assist people of all levels of physical and mental ability. Responsibilities/Tasks 8. Ability to safely operate bus lift, secure oxygen tanks, wheelchairs and other assistive devices or equipment. Behavior Standard : Personal conduct must contribute to positive working relationships with Rcat co-workers, 9. Ability to listen and to effectively communicate with passengers, co-workers, and department citizens and administration 1. Complies with all countywide and departmental policies and procedures administration. 2. Obeys all traffic laws while driving vehicle. 10. Ability to use good decision-making skills during the performance of routine and emergency work 3. Drives vehicle defensively. 4. Consistently maintains assigned time schedule. situations. 5. Communicates using an 800 MHz two-way radio. 6. Receives assignments and direction from dispatch. Working Conditions 7. Follows departmental procedure for transporting wheelchair passengers. 8. Responsible for reconciliation of fare receipts 9. Maintains passenger log Majority of work is performed inside a Reno County vehicle. May be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy 10. Provides assistance to paratransit passengers 11. Assists paratransit passengers with packages per department policy and procedure. conditions caused by the weather. Noise levels at times may be high. Moderate to high exposure to fumes 12. Inspects vehicle as required by department policy and procedure and dust. Due to the proximity of the general public, work may include exposure to diseases and/or illnesses. 13. Maintains adequate fluid levels 14. Maintains vehicle in a clean and safe manner. 15. Responsible for washing and cleaning vehicle. Physical Activities 16. Maintains daily records as required in department policy and procedures. 17. Reports accidents or incidents immediately using appropriate procedure and paperwork. 18. Advises Safety Maintenance Coordinator when vehicle needs repairs or non-scheduled maintenance. Must be able to meet, with or without reasonable accommodation, the physical requirements associated with 19. Confers with dispatch if passenger is perceived to be unsafe to transport (i.e. sick, injured, intoxicated) the essential functions of this position. Physical requirements include, but are not limited to climbing, bending, 20. Performs related duties as required or requested. stooping, kneeling, reaching, and handling, as well as the ability to push, pull, lift, carry, and otherwise move Supervision Given objects relative to this position. None Supervision Received Department Assistant Director
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