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Section 2 - EMERGENCY OPERATIONS

230.07 Response to Suspected Clandestine Drug Labs

PURPOSE:

To identify standards for operations conducted at incidents where clandestine labs (clan labs) are suspected.

PROCEDURE:

  • Withdraw personnel and evacuate public immediately.
  • Do not ventilate mechanically.
  • Do not shut-off utilities.
  • Do not perform any salvage or overhaul.
  • Do not touch or disturb anything.
    • Do not activate any switches.
    • Do not activate any lights.
    • Do not activate any valves.
    • Do not activate anything mechanical, electrical or electronic.
  • Note any containers, chemicals or cylinders.
  • Note any peculiar or strange odors.
  • Perform basic decon of all personnel or public who have been exposed.
    • Establish a decon area with adequate run-off provisions.
  • Treat the scene as an explosive atmosphere.
  • Treat all equipment as an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
  • Request law enforcement via MDC, if possible.
  • Establish unified command with MPD, and/or mutual aid law enforcement agencies.
  • Deny re-entry and isolate the area.
  • Evacuate the area:
    • One house in all directions
    • All connecting apartments – laterally and horizontally
    • Highways and roadways – at least 300 feet in all directions
    • Commercial – Ground Zero plus 150 feet
  • Do not discuss or talk to any bystanders, media or occupants.
  • Wear full PPE until given the all-clear by IC.
  • Prepare for confined space operations with appropriate precautions.
  • Ventilate only when explosive limits have been decreased.