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Computerized data enhance hazardous materials incidence response.

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    Journal of Environmental Health
    |August 8, 1986
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    Middlesex Borough pioneered a computerized hazardous material response program, enhancing emergency decision-making. This system provided critical data and site maps, improving safety for the public and responders.

    Area of Science:

    • Emergency Management
    • Information Systems
    • Public Safety

    Background:

    • Limited application of data processing for emergency job performance.
    • Middlesex Borough's initiative in 1984 to develop a computerized hazardous material response program.
    • Need for enhanced information access during critical incidents.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and implement a computerized system for hazardous material response.
    • To improve the speed and quality of decision-making for emergency personnel.
    • To enhance the protection of the public, industry, and emergency responders.

    Main Methods:

    • Formation of a task force to identify resources, needs, and solutions.
    • Development of a computerized system compatible with federal emergency computers.

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  • Conducting training programs and field drills for emergency personnel.
  • Prioritizing response based on risk assessment.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful implementation of the first computerized hazardous material response program in New Jersey.
    • In 1985, three major emergencies were managed using the system.
    • Responders received instantaneous computer printouts with critical data and site maps.
    • Facilitated rapid decision-making during emergencies.

    Conclusions:

    • Computerized data processing significantly enhances job performance in emergency situations.
    • The developed system improved the level of protection for all stakeholders.
    • This initiative set a precedent for future emergency response systems.