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Hazardous Materials #2 Proposed Action Item: Alignment with Plan Goals: Goals 1, 2, 5 Enhance emergency planning, emergency response training and equipment to address hazardous materials incidents. Rationale for Proposed Action Item: To properly respond to hazardous materials incidents, and to maintain the safety of first responders, the cities of Eugene and Springfield should enhance emergency planning, response training, and equipment. This will allow the police and fire departments who may respond to an incident to respond in an effective manner. The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires communities to identify mitigation actions that address existing buildings and infrastructure [201.6(c)(3)(ii)]. By training personnel how to address hazardous materials incidents, Eugene and Springfield can help minimize secondary hazards following a disaster. Ideas for Implementation: Maintain present training regimen that includes trainings related to addressing hazardous materials incidents. Enhance emergency planning, emergency response training and equipment to address potential hazardous material /terrorist incidents. Incorporate emergency planning and training information in the Eugene and Springfield emergency response plans. Continue to combine hazardous materials training and terrorism training for Eugene and Springfield. Coordinating Organization: Eugene Fire Department, Springfield Fire Department Internal Partners: External Partners: Eugene/Springfield Emergency Oregon State Fire Marshal and DEQ, Northwest Haz Management, Eugene/Springfield Police Mat, Departments, Central Lane Communications Timeline:If available, estimated cost: Short Term ()Long Term (2-4 or more years) 0-2 years Ongoing Form Submitted by: Eugene and Springfield Steering Committees Action Item Status: Continued from 2004 plan.