Using CATS for a Typical Hazmat Incident
Incident Begins
CATS Analysis Support Step 1. Use Initial Information
Assess Hazard Using the NAERG Model in CATS
NAERG: Hazard Prediction from Minimal Input
CATS Finds Weather Data On the Internet
NAERG Creates Initial Estimate of Hazard Zone
Use CATS Roadblock Utility to Assist in Access Control
CATS Provides Specific Road Block Addresses
CATS Assesses Persons at Risk in Each Hazard Zone
CATS Analysis Support Step 2. Use Additional Information
CATS Uses ALOHA to Generate Hazard Footprint
Refine Road Block Locations Using ALOHA Hazard
Road Block Locations and Persons at Risk from ALOHA
CATS Analysis Support Step 3. Use Advanced Models
HPAC Considers Terrain and More Accurate Weather Data
Three Models - Three Different Levels of Sophistication
HPAC Hazard Area Calculation Resident Population at Risk
Where are Local Resources? Fire Departments
Where are Local Resources? Police Departments
Where are Local Resources? Hospitals
CATS Analysis Support Step 4. Post-Incident Review
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