On Aug. 7, 2020, following a several-month delay that was caused by the pandemic, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the publication of the 2020 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), ...

The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) first was released by the U.S. Department of Transportation in 1973. Since then, the ERG has undergone some changes and has evolved into an efficient and ...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) describes an emergency as “any unplanned event that can cause deaths or significant injuries to employees, customers or the public; or that can shut down ...

Being able to use the Emergency Response Guidebook quickly and correctly can make a difference in the safe outcome of a hazardous materials incident for the first responders. Being on the scene is not ...

As communities around the world grapple with challenges ranging from flooding in the Midwest to a mass shooting in New Zealand, Fairfax County wants to ensure that its citizens are prepared in case a ...

The information below serves as a quick reference guide for faculty, staff, students and guests in the event of an emergency on campus. Every employee should become familiar with this guide, and new ...