Disposal Of Materials Spilled In City Streets Procedures

Question 1

Disposal of materials to build in the city streets procedures

Answer 1

Pumper will be dispatched

FCIO May be used to request hazmat if beyond pumper capabilities

Major spills or chemical leaks in the streets building assignment plus the hazardous materials team

Question 2

Disposal of materials to build in the city streets procedures

Answer 2

The public works department, division of drainage and streets, shall be notified through FCIo to properly dispose of flammable liquids they may run into sewers, manholes or other catch basins. FCI oh also notify the environmental protection agency, the Miami Dade water and sewer department and the United States Coast Guard

Sewers should be flushed with water from hydrants or firehose

Question 3

Disposal of materials filled in the city streets procedures

Answer 3

Dry materials, such as cement, lime, sand, rock, greens, fertilizer or heavy oil’s and tars should be removed from the streets, gutters or sewers by the city of Miami public works department.

If solids do get into the sewers the public works department, division of drainage and streets should be notified immediately.