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Executive Summary
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EPA is working under 5 Mission Assignments from FEMA to date:
1) For activation and coordination ($285,000);
2) Subject matter experts (SMEs) for water ($60,000);
3) SME for debris management and household hazardous waste (HHW) planning ($60,000); and
4) Direct Federal Assistance to collect, stage and dispose of downed and damaged transformers ($1,000,000).
5) DFA to collect, stage and dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) ($1,400,000).
This report provides updates covering the operational period 8/26/15 pm through mid-afternoon 8/27/15 (ChST)
Unless specified otherwise all dates & times are in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
NA |
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Contract Number: |
NA |
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D.O. Number: |
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Action Memo Date: |
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Response Authority: |
Stafford Act |
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Response Type: |
Emergency |
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Response Lead: |
FEMA |
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Incident Category: |
Removal Action |
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NPL Status: |
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Operable Unit: |
NA |
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Mobilization Date: |
8/3/2015 |
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Start Date: |
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Demob Date: |
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Completion Date: |
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CERCLIS ID: |
NA |
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RCRIS ID: |
NA |
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ERNS No.: |
NA |
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State Notification: |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Stafford Act
1.1.2 Site Description
See initial (8/4/15) SitRep
1.1.2.1 Location
Saipan, CNMI
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
See initial (8/4/15) SitRep
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
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1.2 Incident Objectives
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Field Objectives:
1. Ensure the health and safety of responders
2. Minimize risk to the public and public health from typhoon impacts
3. Address environmental impacts of typhoon on CNMI
4. Support long-term recovery of CNMI from typhoon
EOC Objectives:
1. Ensure the health and safety of responders.
2. Support the EPA response to Typhoon Soudelor.
3. Provide information related to the response to EPA Region 9 and other stakeholders.
4. Identify and assign staff and other resources as needed to support the response.
5. Coordinate with FEMA on Mission Assignments, funding, logistical and other issues.
6. Address regulatory or technical issues related to environmental concerns.
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1.3 Critical Resource Needs
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None at the present time. However, communications and internet connectivity remain a significant issue on Saipan, which along with the difference in time zones further hampers communications between EOC & field personnel. Lodging for responders continues to be a major constraint, with some hotels damaged and unable to supply electricity and potable water.
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1.4 Strategic Considerations
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None
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
2.1.2 Response Actions this Reporting Period
2.1.2.a - SMEs for Support of Water Functionality Task Force
CUC Water Distribution Recovery Summary:
Gualo Rai well 151, Donni Springs well, and Capitol Hill wells 1, 2 and 3 came on line. CUC now has 63 wells operable, producing 5.1 MGD of sanitation water. This represents 50% of production capacity. More than 80% of population is now receiving sanitation water at least intermittently. Capitol Hill wells 1, 2, 3 and Sablan Quarry wells 4, 148 and 150 are now on CUC power.
Bottled Drinking Water:
No new information to report.
Emergency Water Distribution Points:
CUC continues to operate four non-potable water distribution stations from 1200 to 1900 daily. Coral Ocean Point resort continues to operate its drinking water distribution point from 1430 to 1730 daily. US National Park Service continues to operate a drinking water distribution station at American Memorial Park from 0630 to 0830 daily.
Lab Capability:
No new information to report
Wastewater:
Sadog Tasi WWTP is operational full time and now being powered by CUC Power Plant 4. All WW lift stations operating. Lift station S8 is now on CUC power grid. This lift station serves the Garapan hotel area, which is critical to housing tourists as well as residents whose homes are damaged.
2.1.2.b - SME for debris removal planning support
EPA is working with FEMA and BECQ to draft a debris management plan to include safe staging and disposal of debris, including green waste, metal, treated wood, and downed power poles.
2.1.2.c - Downed Transformers
The team continued assessment on feeder Kiya 1. The collection crew continued collection on Kiya 4.
The table below provides data on numbers of transformers collected. Because of the time difference between Saipan and the mainland, the table shows the number of transformers collected from 1430 on one day to 1430 on the next.
| Date(in Saipan) |
Transformers Collected(as of 1430 Saipan time) |
| 8/20 (partial day) |
16 |
| 8/21 |
24 |
| 8/22 |
32 |
| 8/23 |
36 |
| 8/24 |
28 |
| 8/25 |
33 |
| 8/26 |
26 |
| 8/27 |
19 |
| Total Collected: |
214 |
2.1.2.d - Household Hazardous Waste (HHW):
The shipping container of supplies needed to establish HHW collection areas under this mission assignment shipped on 8/26. It is scheduled to arrive on Saipan on 9/18.
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
The EPA R9EOC anticipates continuing to communicate with and supporting our field personnel.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
2.2.1.1.a - Water Functionality Task Force
Continue to provide technical assistance to BECQ and CUC regarding recovery of the drinking water supply system. Continue to coordinate with and provide technical assistance to CUC on the wastewater system recovery.
2.2.1.1.b - Debris removal planning support
Continue to provide support to FEMA, USACOE, and local agencies on debris collection and disposal.
2.2.1.1.c - Downed Transformers
Continue collection of damaged transformers.
2.2.1.1.d - HHW
Continue to plan for the transport of needed materiel for this task to Saipan.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
See above
2.2.2 Issues
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2.3 Logistics Section
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Not activated
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2.4 Finance Section
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No information available at this time.
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2.5 Other Command Staff
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2.5.1 Safety Officer
None assigned
2.5.2 Liaison Officer
Lance Richman is available to provide additional support to the ESF-10 desk on Saipan.
2.5.3 Information Officer
Dean Higuchi in EPA's Honolulu office is assigned as PIO.
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
NA
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
CNMI Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality (BECQ)
CNMI Commonwealth Utilities Commission (CUC)
CNMI Dept. of Public Works (DPW)
USACOE
USCG
FEMA
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4. Personnel On Site
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Telephone |
| Dale Becker |
OSC (R10) |
becker.dale@epa.gov |
206-718-6257 (c) |
| Michelle Rogow |
OSC
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rogow.michelle@epa.gov |
415-595-8347 (c) |
| Jason Musante |
OSC |
musante.jason@epa.gov |
213-479-2120 (c) |
| Su Cox |
Water Team
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cox.susan@epa.gov |
670 483-0754 (c) |
| Norwood Scott |
Debris SME |
scott.norwood@epa.gov |
670-483-4825 (c) |
Also:
5 USCG PST
4 ERRS
3 START
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5. Definition of Terms
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No information available at this time.
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6. Additional sources of information
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No information available at this time.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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No information available at this time.
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