BOS 3125 Unit 3 Case Study
You have been hired
as a consultant by your town’s emergency management coordinator to help develop
emergency action plans. One of the reasons you were selected is your expertise
in using the General Behavior Model (GEBMO) to assess risks. Your first task is
to assess the hazardous material risks at a local gas station. The station has
one 30,000-gallon underground storage tank compartmentalized to hold 10,000
gallons each of the three gasoline grades, and there is one additional
10,000-gallon tank for diesel fuel. The station has four pumps, and each one
can deliver all four products. Also on site is a 2,500 sq. ft. concrete block
building used for the cashier and retail sales of service station and
convenience store items.
The station is located at a busy intersection near the center of town. It is
adjacent to several other local businesses that do a brisk business during the
day. Across the street from the station is a large housing development with an
elementary school. Behind the station is a city park with playgrounds, baseball
fields, and a large wooded area.
Use the GEBMO framework to assess the risks related to the fuels in the
underground tanks. Consider physical, chemical, and natural hazards that may
contribute to the risks.
1. Discuss how you applied each of the steps in the GEBMO process and what
risks you identified.
2. Provide recommendations for preventing spills or releases.
3. Discuss response actions required in the event of a spill or release.
Support your discussion with appropriate references and in-text citations. Your
submission must be a minimum of two pages and a maximum of four pages in
length.
Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment
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