What notification policies will be in place to advise residents in case of an accidental or malicious release of pathogens into the air or water supply?
Argonne National Laboratory would promptly notify the DuPage County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security of any significant incident in accordance with its existing DOE-approved comprehensive emergency management plan. Argonne’s emergency planning is very closely integrated with the emergency response plans for both DuPage County and the State of Illinois. The DuPage County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security has enhanced capabilities to quickly contact residents in the area surrounding Argonne. DuPage County also has a direct link to the DuPage County Forest Preserve Rangers to initiate protective actions in Water Fall Glen. Further, Argonne National Laboratory has the authority and capability to unilaterally direct the Forest Preserve to take specified protective actions if it is expeditious to do so. The plans provide for response teams and prompt communication with other local and regional governments and agencies. They also provide for an Emergency
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