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Portsmouth Division Report

The Portsmouth Division Report provides a comprehensive overview of environmental and industrial resources at risk in the region. Key areas of concern include wetlands, fish populations, and blue crabs, alongside industrial challenges related to shipping and shipbuilding. This report emphasizes the role of unified command with supporting agencies like the Coast Guard and EPA in addressing these issues. It also highlights available response resources, including containment equipment, and the importance of collaboration among local agencies. Effective communication and proactive community involvement are vital to managing these environmental risks.

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Portsmouth Division Report

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  1. Portsmouth Division Report OVERVIEW Resources at Risk Unified Command Supporting Agencies Response Resources Other Issues of Interest

  2. Portsmouth Division Report Resources at Risk • Environmental • Wetlands • Fish • Blue Crabs • Wading Birds • Birds

  3. Portsmouth Division Report Resources at Risk • Industrial / Financial • Inter-coastal Waterway • Shipping • Ship Building / Repair • Marinas / Boating • Nauticus Museum • Cruise Ships

  4. Portsmouth Division Report Unified Command • Coast Guard (5th District) / EPA FOSC • Commonwealth of Virginia (SOSC) • Cities of Chesapeake / Portsmouth / Norfolk • IC for initial MVA is Chesapeake FD Chief

  5. Portsmouth lessons • Ouzo – Alcohol formulations form emulsions • Glycerin byproduct of biodiesel contains methanol – flammable and changes characteristics • Conventional AFFF do not work on alcohols. Use AR-AFFF

  6. RP site • Drums • Lead-Acid Batteries • Caustic • High impact area

  7. Portsmouth Division Report Supporting Agencies • EPA Office of Bio-Fuels Response • City of Portsmouth Fire Department • Hazardous Materials Regional Response Team • Norfolk / Portsmouth / Chesapeake / Virginia Beach / South Tidewater • City of Portsmouth / Norfolk Fire Marshal’s

  8. Portsmouth Division Report Available Response Resources • Portsmouth Fire Dept. containment booms • Multiple local resources with Elizabeth River Project • Accurate / Marine Environmental • 1,000 ft. of harbor boom • Sorbent Boom / Pads • USCG Boats • VOSS Boat (Vessel of Opportunity Skimming System) • Portsmouth Fire Department boats • 19’ Boat Rapid Response • 47’ Fire Boat

  9. Portsmouth Division Report Other Issues of Interest • OSLTF Access is available • AR-AFFF is not available to Portsmouth FD • (Alcohol-resistant aqueous film forming foam) • CERTS-varying degrees of capability. Eyes and ears • Elizabeth River Project • Communication is key (State / Federal / Local) many locals come to them 1st as info clearinghouse • The Pines at Crawford • Privately-owned facility which is available for food resources, bedding, etc. Owners want active involvment

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