All modules work interactively to share and display critical information in a timely fashion.
The Bureau of Census and the U.S. Coast Guard have worked with EPA and NOAA to continue to enhance the system. Rapid action by firefighter, police, and other emergency response personnel often is severely hampered by lack of accurate information on the substance spilled and safe response actions. Emergency planners lack a tool to store and easily use information that is essential for emergency planning. Each one is linked to chemical-specific information on fire and explosive hazards, health hazards, firefighting techniques, cleanup procedures, and protective clothing. The areas contaminated by potential or actual chemical release scenarios also can be overlaid on the maps to determine potential impacts.