Introduction
The purpose of this
plan is to identify all significant hazards from fires,
explosions, releases of hazardous materials (Including hazardous
waste and radioactive material) or other significant emergency
that pose a threat to the employees, students, visitors, and
property of the University of Maine and the citizens and property
of the surrounding communities. This plan is designed to:
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Assist in our efforts to prevent incidents before
they occur;
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Lessen the effects of any incident that occurs;
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Outline emergency response capabilities, methods
and procedures;
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Provide a list of resources available for
assistance during emergencies and;
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Establish a recovery system in order to return the
University to normal operation.
