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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.