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CHEMICAL STOCKPILE EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS PROGRAM
(CSEPP)
CSEPP
The Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP) is a major part of Emergency
Management. It is a coordinated and cooperative effort between the Emergency Management Agency,
the Army, and federal, state and local governments to protect the community in the event of a chemical
accident or incident at the Anniston Army Depot.
In 1986, Congress directed that chemical munitions stored at Anniston Army Depot
and seven other sites across the nation, be destroyed. Anniston Army Depot stores less than 7.1 % of the nation's stockpile.
Congress mandated maximum protection for the public, the environment, and
workers involved in destroying the chemical munitions.
CSEPP Emergency Preparedness Plan
Jacksonville State University must be prepared to respond to and recover from a chemical emergency at the Anniston Army Depot. A Emergency Preparedness Plan that includes CSEPP Protective Actions will help you determine what to do before, during and after a CSEPP emergency.
Before a CSEPP Emergency
- Develop a personal plan. (Evacuate or Shelter In Place)
- Jacksonville State University Is Located In Zone A-6.
- If you plan to evacuate know your route.
- Become familiar with the County Alert and Notification
System (Sirens, Tone Alert Radios (TAR’s), and the
Emergency Alert System (EAS)).
- If you have medical needs make sure you plan for them.
- Insure that you notify your next of kin of your evacuation
plans.
Calhoun County Alert and Notification System
Calhoun County's alert and notification system consists of:
- Sirens- Outside Warning System.
- Tone Alert Radios- Indoor Warning Systems.
- Emergency Alert System- Local Media
Resources.
- JSU Will Also Use Telephonic Or Personal
Notification From UPD to Notify Building
Managers And Resident Hall Directors.
(CSEPP) Siren
- If you hear this siren, or if you are directed, proceed immediately to the
closest CSEPP shelter. If you are on the JSU campus, go to Leone Cole Auditorium
or the Houston Cole Library.
- When you arrive be sure to register with the shelter coordinator and follow their
instructions. This will provide shelter coordinators with an accurate headcount.
(CSEPP) Tone Alert Radios
- If you hear this tone alert, or are directed,
proceed immediately to the closest shelter. If
you are on the JSU campus, proceed to Leone
Cole Auditorium or the Houston Cole Library.
- When you arrive be sure to register with the
shelter coordinator.
During a CSEPP Event
If you hear the sirens (whooping sound), or are informed of
a Chemical Accident, follow these instructions:
- If you plan to evacuate proceed to the designated
evacuation route. Keep windows and vents closed. Do not
use the car heater or air conditioner.
- If you plan to shelter, proceed immediately to the shelter.
- If you already have an Personal Emergency Preparedness
Kit (medications, eyeglasses etc.) assembled, take it with
you.
- Do not spend time gathering other personal items.
After a CSEPP Emergency
- Do not attempt to return your JSU residence
until you are instructed to do so. Radio and TV
will keep you informed.
Evacuation Prepare NOW
- Certain emergencies may require mandatory action such
as evacuation. Calhoun County has been divided into
zones in order to coordinate evacuations. Primary and
alternate evacuation routes and reception/mass care hosts
counties have been established, by zone, for major
emergencies.
- It is important that you know your evacuation routes
(primary and alternate) and reception/mass care host
counties.
- If a chemical accident at Anniston Army Depot occurs that
requires evacuation, the specific zones and evacuation
route (primary or alternate) will be provided over the
Sirens, Tone Alert Radios - where available, and the
Emergency Alert System (local radio and TV).
Evacuation Plans
- Listen to radio or TV for additional information.
- Car Pool and drive safely.
- Keep all car windows and vents closed and do not use
heater or air conditioner.
- Do not go against the flow of traffic.
- Follow emergency instructions.
- Take medication and other essential items, such as
eyeglasses, with you.
- Radio, TV and Print Media will keep you informed
regarding the situation.
- If you are in a zone that has not been instructed to
evacuate, stay put so people that need to evacuate will
be able to do so.
Evacuation Routes
Primary Route: Quickest Route to AL Hwy 9 toward Centre. Host - Madison County.
Alternate Route: Quickest Route to AL Hwy 9 toward Heflin. Host - Lee County.
Natural Hazards
What are Natural Hazards?
- Severe Thunderstorms
- Tornados
Severe Thunderstorms
What To Do
- Stay away from metal objects.
- Be alert for flooding, heavy rain, and hail.
- Go inside and stay away from windows and doors.
Tornadoes
- When a tornado is approaching, you have very little
time to make life or death decisions. Advance
planning and quick response are the keys to surviving
a tornado. Each year, the State of Alabama
experiences several episodes of severe weather.
Severe weather can strike anytime of the year, but the
peak months are March, April and May. A secondary
season occurs in the fall, typically in November and
December. Most tornadoes occur in the afternoon
between noon and 8 p.m., but tornadoes have occurred
in every hour of the day and night.
- TORNADO WATCH - means conditions are favorable for the formation of tornadoes. A
watch can be issued for a large area at one time. Be prepared to take protective action.
- TORNADO WARNING - means a tornado has actually been sighted by spotters or
by radar and is occurring or is imminent in the warning area. A warning usually covers a smaller area. Take immediate
protective action. Go to a severe weather
shelter. Normally, this will be the lowest
level and center of a building. Interior rooms
are the best. Know where the shelter
location is for your building.
Hazardous Materials
- NORMAL PROTOCOL IS A FULL SCALE MANDATORY EVACUATION OF THE AFFECTED AREA!
Building Managers/Resident Hall Directors
Responsibilities
- Ensure Building Occupants are Trained on the Location of Shelters and Procedures during Emergencies
- Identify Others To Be In Charge When You Are Absent
Emergency Procedures
- Notify all Building Occupants of Warnings
- Move Occupants to Shelter
- Assist Persons with Special Needs
- Conduct Headcount
- Maintain Order
Sirens and Alerts
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