TAIT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, INC. 3 - 2010

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EXHIBIT A The preparation of a strategic and comprehensive work plan approach is key to ensuring that the maximum benefit is received by the SAFD. Tait's approach focuses on working as a partner and team member with the SAFD. Attention to the SAFD's short and long term goals will be foremost and not an exercise in mechanical process. Tait's approach to the performance of this work is outlined in the following sections. Information needed to prepare the Area Plan will be derived from existing documents and databases for the majority of the requirements. The following scope of work will be provided in order to prepare a working Area Plan document that can be utilized to facilitate "ready information" availability during incidents where hazardous materials emergency response activities are warranted and for pre -planning purposes prior to their occurrences: • Attend a "kick-off' meeting with the SAFD to jointly strategize on the goals and objectives of the project. This stage is critical to ensure that the sufficient and reliable information/data are collected, negating the need for iterative, costly and time-consuming field investigation activities. This initial meeting will include all key personnel and will be followed by additional meetings between SAFD and Tait as often as necessary to discuss technical work and management related issues. • Review existing plans and information to identify data gaps. It is important to not just "screen" the information, but to evaluate it for its accuracy and clarity. Based upon the review, Tait will advise the SAFD's Project Manager of data gap(s), their significance in relation to the project goals/data objectives, and on data collection alternatives to address the data gap. • Prepare an outline of the proposed Area Plan and present to the SAFD. The outline will include details of the proposed additions, deletions, and any organization of the existing Area Plan. Electronic copies of the outline will be sent via email to County staff for review. Paper copies will be mailed using an overnight delivery service or presented at meetings as appropriate. • Obtain existing emergency protocol and contact information used in Incident Command System organizational processed. Prepare an Area Plan specific for the jurisdictional boundaries of Santa Ana in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the California Health and Safety Code, CalEMA and FEMA guidance, as presented in the section below. • Provide the SAFD, with hardcopy and CD media of an updated Draft Hazardous Materials Area Plan for comment. • Provide the SAFD with hardcopy and CD media of a completed final draft Hazardous MSaterials Area Plan in conformance with California Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95, Section 25503(c) and Cal EMA.