Emergency Response Plan Section 6: Plans for Specific Types of Incidents

Emergency Response Plan Section 6: Plans for Specific Types of Incidents Word file, less than 1

6.1 – Hazardous Materials and Environmental Protection Plan

ERP 6.1: Hazardous Materials / Environmental Protection Plan PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.1.A: DEM Notifications and Support PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.1.b: Notifying the National Response Center (NRC) PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.1.c: Mutual Aid in Rhode Island PDF file, about 1

ERP 6.1.d: Sample Broadcast Announcement PDF file, less than 1

6.2 – Oil Spill Plan

ERP 6.2.2: Oil Spill Incident Command Structure PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.2.1: Oil Spill Incident Command Structure (Single Page) PDF file, less than 1

6.3 – Wildlife Incident Response

Find the Protocol for DEM Response to a Report of an Environmental Incident on Narragansett Bay
Information on potential rabies exposure found (DEM) or Diseases Rabies: RIDOH.
Information on resolving issues with backyard wildlife
Information on protocols for incidents involving coyotes
Find a list of Licensed Rhode Island Nuisance Wildlife Control Specialists.
Find information on the prohibition of relocating wildlife in Rhode Island.
Find information on animal-proofing households.
Find information regarding the following wild animals below:

DFW Wildlife Factsheets

Ringneck Pheasant Factsheet PDF file, about 993

American Woodcock PDF file, less than 1

Beavers of Rhode Island PDF file, about 1

Bobcat PDF file, about 2

Butterflies of Rhode Island PDF file, about 3

Canada Geese PDF file, less than 1

Eastern Coyote PDF file, less than 1

Factsheet: American Black Bears PDF file, about 1006

Factsheet: Bats PDF file, about 2

Fisher PDF file, about 2

Flower Flies of Rhode Island PDF file, about 2

Foxes in Rhode Island PDF file, about 1

Frogs & Toads of Rhode Island PDF file, about 2

Mute Swans PDF file, less than 1

Osprey PDF file, about 1

Porcupine PDF file, about 3

Rabbits PDF file, about 1

Raccoon PDF file, less than 1

Raptor Nests on Manmade Structures: Conflicts and Resolutions PDF file, about 2

Reducing Deer Damage in Your Garden PDF file, about 6

River Herring PDF file, about 1

Salamander PDF file, about 1

Shrews PDF file, about 1

Skunk PDF file, about 1

Snakes of Rhode Island PDF file, about 1

Solving Problems with Backyard Wildlife PDF file, about 2

Squirrel & Chipmunks PDF file, about 1

Turtles of Rhode Island PDF file, about 1

Virginia Opossums PDF file, less than 1

Vultures PDF file, less than 1

White-tailed Deer PDF file, about 1

Wild Bees of Rhode Island PDF file, about 2

Wild Turkey PDF file, less than 1

Wood Duck PDF file, about 2

Woodchucks PDF file, less than 1

6.4 – Fish Kill Plan

ERP 6.4.1: Fish Kill Response - Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.4.2: Fish Kill/Incident Notification PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.4.3: Fish Kill Response Equipment Checklist PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.4.4: Fish Kill Investigation Report Spreadsheet Excel file, less than 1

ERP 6.4.6: Fish Kill Investigation Report Form PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.4.5: Fish-Counting Record PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.4.7: Section 6.4 Form Bundle PDF file, less than 1

6.5 – Hurricane Plan

ERP 6.5.1: Closing the Port of Galilee or Newport PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.5.2: Securing State Parks and Beaches PDF file, less than 1

6.6 – State Forest Fire Plan

ERP 6.6: State Forest Fire Plan (Prescribed Fire Plan) PDF file, less than 1

6.7 – Emergency Response Procedures on State Beaches

ERP 6.7: Emergency Response Procedures on State Beaches PDF file, less than 1

6.8 – Animal Disaster and Animal Care Plan

Find a link for city and town assistance in preparing for emergency animal care.
Find a document on Animal Health Resources (FEMA).
Find advice for animal owners facing emergencies and additional information.

ERP 6.8: Animal Disaster / Animal Care Plan PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.8.APP1: Emergency Shelter for Livestock PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.8.PR1: Preparedness Phase Press Release PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.8.PR2: Response Phase Press Release PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.8.PR3: Remediation Phase Press Release PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.8.SOM: RI Guide to Operation of Emergency Pet Shelters PDF file, less than 1

6.9 – Animal Disease Plan

ERP 6.9: Animal Disease Plan PDF file, less than 1

Additional Resources

ERP 6_9_ai: Avian Influenza Response Plan (all strains) PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.ai.app01: Animal Emergency Disease Management (EDM) Committee PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.ai.app02: Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.ai.app03: Tests for Diagnosis of Avian Influenza PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.ai.app04: Infection Protection for Workers in Environments that Present a Risk of AI Exposure PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.ai.app05: Comparison of Air-Purifying Respirators for Protecting Poultry Workers PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.ai.mou01: Memorandum of Understanding RIDOH and RIDEM Concerning Outbreaks of High-Pathology Avian Influenza PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.ai.mou02: Model MOU RIDEM and RIRRC Concerning Landfill Disposal of LPAI Waste PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P01: Biosecurity Recommendations For Reducing The Everday Risk Of Introduction Of Disease Into A Poultry Flock PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P02: Biosecurity Measures For Visitors To Poultry Farms PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P03: Biosecurity Measures To Reduce The Risk Of Avian Influenza During An Outbreak PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P04: Triggers For Quarantine Of A Premises For Avian Influenza (All Subtypes) PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P05: Quarantine Guidelines For Avian Influenza PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P06: Signage: Quarantine Notice Do Not Enter PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P07: Triggers For Zone Quarantine And Surveillance Testing Of Poultry Flocks (For All Subtypes Of AI) PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P08: Notification Of Contiguous Flocks In The Absence Of A General Quarantine When An Ai Positive Flock Is Found (For All Subtypes Of AI) PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P09: Testing Of Commercial Poultry And End Of Premises Quarantine (For All Subtypes Of AI) PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P10: Testing Of Small Flocks And End Of Premises Quarantine (Fewer Than 3,000 Birds, All Subtypes Of AI) PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P11: Quarantine And Release Of Poultry Dealers (For All Subtypes Of AI) PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P12: Quarantine And Release Of Live Bird Markets Through Depopulation Of Birds And Swine (For All Subtypes Of AI) PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P13: Revocation Of Quarantine Of Small Flocks (Fewer Than 3,000 Birds, All Subtypes Of AI) PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P16: Poultry Dealer Premises-Inspection Report RIDEM Division Of Agriculture / USDA-APHIS Veterinary Services PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P17: Sampling Commercial Poultry Houses For Avian Influenza (For All Subtypes Of AI) PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P18: Treatment Of Ri Poultry Markets During An Avian Influenza Outbreak PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P19: Testing Contact Flocks For AI Status (For All Subtypes Of AI) PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P20: Testing Trace-Back/Trace-Forward Flocks For AI Status (For All Subtypes Of AI) PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P21: Testing In The Controlled Zone For Birds Destined For Slaughter Or Live Bird Markets Within 6 Weeks (Broilers, Spent Hens, Etc.) PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P22: Testing In The Controlled Zone For Birds Not Destined For Slaughter For At Least 6 Weeks (Includes Pullets, Breeders, And Layers) PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P23: Collection Of Blood Samples For Avian Influenza (AI) Surveillance PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P24: Collection Of Swab Samples For Avian Influenza (AI Surveillance) PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P25: Collection Of Swab Samples From Dead Birds PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P26: On-Farm Dead Bird AI Surveillance PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P27: Disposition Of Eggs From Non-Quarantined Flocks Located Within The General Quarantine Area Surrounding Infected Farms PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P28: Disposition Of Eggs From A Flock Quarantined Due To AI PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P29: Moving Birds To Slaughter From Test-Negative Flocks In The Controlled Zone PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P30: Moving Birds Not To Slaughter From Test-Negative Flocks In The Controlled Zone PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P31: Handling Litter/Manure, Cleaning And Disinfection For Revocation Of Special Quarantine PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P32: Recommendations For Standard Cleaning And Disinfection Of AI-Positive Premises PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P33: Post Cleaning And Disinfection Form PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P34: Response To AI Positive Test On Environmental Samples Collected At Crate Washing Facilities (For All Subtypes Of AI) PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P35: AI Vaccination Strategy PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P36: Transport Of AI-Positive Flocks or AI-Infected Materials For Off-Site Disposal PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P37: Disposal PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.AI.P38: In-House Composting Of AI Carcasses PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.FMD.01: Dem Roles and Responsibilities For FMD Response (From Exercise, 2002) PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.FMD.02: Disinfectants For FMD – For Field Use PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.LCMV.01: Safe Pet Handling Practices And Recommendations PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.LCMV.02: Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus (LCMV) Veterinary Fact Sheet PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.LCMV.03: Order of Quarantine PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.MP.01: DEM Press Release re: Federal Ban on Prarie Dogs and African Dogs (2003) PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.MP.02: Letter to Pet Shops and Veterinarians PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.9.MP.03: Regional And National Contacts For Monkey Pox (2002) PDF file, less than 1

6.10 – Mosquito-Borne Zoonotic Disease Plan

Find the Mosquito-Borne Zoonotic Disease/ Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Plan below:

ERP 6.10: Eastern Equine Encephalitis Emergency Response Protocol PDF file, less than 1

Additional Resources

ERP 6.10.C01: Aerial Coordinator Checklist For EEE ERP PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.10.C02: Communications Officer Checklist For EEE ERP PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.10.C03: Cities And Towns – Truck-Mounted Spray Application Checklist For EEE ERP PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.10.C04: Cities and Towns – Larvicide Application Checklist For Eee Erp PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.10.C05: Cities and Towns – Backpack Application Checklist For EEE ERP PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.10.C06: Municipal Pre-Application Checklist For EEE ERP PDF file, less than 1

6.11 – Radiological Emergency Ingestion Exposure Pathway Plan

ERP 6.11: Radiological Emergency Ingestion Exposure Pathway Plan PDF file, less than 1

Radiological Emergency Guidelines (APHIS, NAHEM) PDF file, less than 1

6.12 – Drought Plan

ERP 6.12.1: DEM Roles in drought response PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.12.2: Drought Response Plan for RIDEM Division of Agriculture PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.12.3: Agricultural Wetlands Permit Application from RIDEM Division of Agriculture PDF file, less than 1

6.13 – Plant Health Emergency Management Plan

ERP 6.13: Plant Health Emergency Management Plan PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.13.01: Notice of Stop Sale PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.13.02: Order of Quarantine PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.13.03: Notice of Quarantine PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.13.04: Notice of Quarantine PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.13.05: Notice of Quarantine and Public Hearing PDF file, less than 1

6.14 – Continuity of Operation Plan (COOP) for DEM

ERP 6.14: Continuity of Operation Plan (COOP) PDF file, less than 1

Pandemic Flu Annex PDF file, less than 1

Refer to the following appendices for additional information below:

ERP 6.14.A: Appendix A: Risk Assessment for Divisions of DEM PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.14.B: Appendix B: DEM Records Management Liaisons PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.14.C: Appendix C: Leadership Succession for DEM Offices PDF file, less than 1

ERP 6.14.D: Appendix D: Recovery Services, Supplies, and Vendors PDF file, less than 1

View All Sections of the Emergency Response Plan

Emergency Response Plan Section 6: Plans for Specific Types of Incidents

DFW Wildlife Factsheets

Resources for Animal Owners

Emergency Preparedness Information

Emergency Response Information

Emergency Remediation Information

Emergency Animal Care Forms

Emergency Animal Care Signage

Refer to the following appendices for additional information below: