Stormwater - Oil and Other Spills
   
 
   
 

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General

Oil or other hazardous material spills need to be dealt with in an effectiv

e manner. Several organisations are combat agencies which each having specific expertise and equipment to deal with the effects of a particular hazard. Combat agencies include the NSW Fire Brigade, NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW Police, NSW Agriculture and State Emergency Services. In an emergency Combat agencies may request support and assistance from other agencies including the Department of Environment and Conservation, Department of Community Services, NSW Health, RTA, State Rail and Local Government.

The role of Local Government is to provide material and equipment resources such as sand or earth-moving equipment, local knowledge and labour at the request of the responsible Combat Agency or another Support Agency.

Protocol

Hornsby Shire Council Emergency Response Plan

Costs

The costs involved with emergency response include materials for cleanup, disposal of waste material and labour costs.

Case studies

Nil

People Contacts

See Hornsby Council Emergency Response Plan

Organisation Contacts

See Hornsby Council Emergency Response Plan

EPA Pollution Line
Ph: 131 555


 

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