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Information to support effective and safe responses to chemical spills in the coastal environment.
A small version of the ALOHA icon. ALOHA Modeling program that estimates hazards (toxicity, flammability, thermal radiation, and overpressure) after a chemical release.
ALOHA Arc Tools Tools you can download to import an ALOHA threat zone into ArcView 3.x or ArcMap 8.x or 9.x.
ALOHA's Limitations Even when you provide the best input values possible, ALOHA (like any model) can be unreliable in certain situations, and it cannot model some types of releases at all.
Ask Dr. ALOHA List of articles about ALOHA. Articles include discussions of key program features and sample ALOHA scenarios.
 CAMEO Database application that includes several modules (such as Contacts and Facilities) to assist with data management requirements under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA).
Sketch of several chemical vials. CAMEO Chemicals Database of hazardous chemical datasheets that emergency responders and planners can use to get response recommendations and predict hazards. Available in online and downloadable versions.
CAMEO Chemicals Development History Brief history of the changes made in each release of the program.
Small image of a chemical responder in protective gear. CAMEO Software Suite Programs List of CAMEO software suite programs that are designed to help people prepare for and respond to chemical emergencies.
CAMEO Toolkit Tools and information for CAMEO, ALOHA, and MARPLOT users, including frequently asked questions, help aids, and links to Web resources.
CAMEO Training Information about CAMEO training, the instructor certification program, and schools that are using CAMEO programs to teach students about emergency response and planning.
icon for chemical reactivity worksheet. Chemical Reactivity Worksheet (CRW) CRW is a free program you can use to find out about the reactivity of substances and mixtures of substances.
Chemical Reactivity Worksheet (CRW) FAQ Answers to questions about development, updating, installing, and using the Chemical Reactivity Worksheet (CRW).
CRW Development History Brief history of the changes made in each release of the Chemical Reactivity Worksheet (CRW).
CRW Toolkit Resources for Chemical Reactivity Worksheet (CRW) users.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about ALOHA Questions and answers about the ALOHA hazard modeling software that is part of the CAMEO software suite.
Get ESI Maps and GIS Data Find out how to order or download ESI maps and GIS data.
Levels of Concern In ALOHA, an LOC is a threshold value of a hazard (toxicity, flammability, thermal radiation, or overpressure); it’s usually the value above which a threat to people or property may exist. For example, toxic LOCs (such as AEGLs, ERPGs, TEELs, and IDLHs) tell you what level of exposure to a chemical could be harmful if you breathe it in for a period of time.
A small version of the MARPLOT icon. MARPLOT Overview of MARPLOT, CAMEO's mapping program.
NEW CAMEO 2.0 and CAMEO Chemicals website New components of the CAMEO software suite are now available!
People Using CAMEO Discussion of some of the ways people use CAMEO.
Public Exposure Guidelines Overview of AEGLs, ERPGs, and TEELs and how ALOHA uses these public exposure guidelines as Levels of Concern when modeling a toxic chemical release.
RMP*Comp Overview of RMP*Comp, a program that helps chemical facilities that fall under the Risk Management Planning (RMP) rule complete their required offsite consequence analysis.
Threat Zones and Other Output Discussion of output from the ALOHA hazard model: threat zone plot, text summary, threat at a point, and source strength.
A small version of the Tier2 Submit icon. Tier2 Submit Overview of Tier2 Submit, a software program developed to provide assistance to people who file Tier II reports under EPCRA. Tier2 Submit is fully compatible with CAMEO.
Updating the CRW Database Without Deleting Your Custom Chemicals If you have added custom chemicals to the CRW, this procedure will allow you to update to the database without deleting your custom chemicals or your saved mixtures.
Working with ALOHA Brief explanation of how ALOHA helps you get the hazard model information you need quickly during an emergency response.
Workplace Exposure Limits These limits (such as IDLHs, TLVs, PELs, and RELs) are intended to protect workers from excessive exposure to toxic chemicals in the workplace.
Current News:
New MARPLOT and ALOHA Released New versions of a NOAA/EPA mapping program and chemical hazard model are now available! (updated: March 30, 2009)
NEW CAMEO 2.0 and CAMEO Chemicals website New components of the CAMEO software suite are now available! (updated: February 12, 2009)
Of Special Note:
An FOSC's Guide to NOAA Scientific Support A guidebook for oil and chemical spill responders, describing the products and services that the NOAA Scientific Support Team (SST) can provide to Federal On-Scene Coordinators (FOSCs).
CAMEO Chemicals Database of hazardous chemical datasheets that emergency responders and planners can use to get response recommendations and predict hazards. Available in online and downloadable versions.
CAMEO Chemicals Web Portal Use the online version of CAMEO Chemicals to search for hazardous chemical datasheets, get response recommendations, and find out how chemicals would react if they mixed.
CAMEO Software Suite Programs List of CAMEO software suite programs that are designed to help people prepare for and respond to chemical emergencies.
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