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May 1997, an Environmental Emergency Response Team (EERT)
was formed to provide technical assistance to the
County Hazardous Material
(HazMat) Team, police
departments, fire departments and other agencies when
responding to environmental incidents and emergencies
throughout the county.
The purpose of EERT is to minimize the environmental impacts resulting from hazardous and non-hazardous material incidents. EERT implemented the philosophy of using a suitably trained, specialized environmental emergency response team to investigate and resolve incidents during non-working hours. In
order to provide competent and technical support in
emergency situations, EERT members must maintain a
high level of training. The dedication of the EERT members has been demonstrated by the 24 hours / 7 days per week on call service they provide and their commitment to participate in training exercises with the Hazmat team one evening each month. The purpose of the Hazmat training drills is to maintain coordination, gain knowledge and increase familiarity with Hazmat operations. In addition, the team also coordinates its activities with the State Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Emergency Response. Other links of interest Florida
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All EERT members have received, at a minimum, training
which satisfies the requirements of 29 Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.120 (40 Hr HAZWOPER). back to: pollution control em home
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