How will Oakland’s Emergency Management Information System (EMIS) support responders during an above-ground toxic spill?
The above-ground release occurred at the intersection of San Leandro and 66th Avenue.
Gather Information about the incident location....
THE INCIDENT: At 2:30 p.m. a tanker truck traveling along Route 880 has taken the wrong exit, crashed, overturned at 66th and San Leandro Blvd, and is releasing a Sulfur Dioxide plume that is expanding toward Oakland residences. Nearby, the Oakland A’s are at bat in the seventh inning--the coliseum is full of loyal fans.
A 911 call activates the Emergency Management Information System (EMIS). The Hazardous Materials Truck is dispatched to the scene of the incident. While driving to the scene of the incident, the responders ask the EMIS for the following information:
? Display an air photo of the incident location to a one mile radius of the incident...
? Zoom in to a closer view of the incident location...