On May 10th, OSC Russell arrived on Site and sized up situation determining that conditions were not optimally safe to continue with hazmat operations. OSC Russell, working within Unified Command, requested the response contractors cease operaations until they provided a unified health and safety plan, as well as incorporated appropriate air monitoring activities.
OSC Russell ordered START consultants for entry teams and data management, G-2 equipment management personnel, and a host of air monitoring, communications, and personal protective equipment to faciitate safe oversight of hazmat operations.
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