Aleutians Pribilof LEPC

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Aleutians Pribilof LEPC
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1. Geographic location: ALEUTIAN ISLANDS. The Aleutians Pribilof LEPC includes the Pribilof Islands, Unalaska Island, Unimak Island, Atka Island, Adak Island and all islands between Unalaska and Adak. The major hub in the region is the City of Unalaska, which is located 800 air miles from Anchorage, a two- to three-hour flight, and 1,700 miles northwest of Seattle. Temperatures range from 20 to 60 degrees. Precipitation averages 60 inches per year with accumulated snowfall up to 100 inches, primarily in the mountains on Adak. There are frequent severe storms in the winter, and calm, foggy weather in summer.

2. Size and activity: DISTRICT-WIDE POPULATION 5712. The population is divided between the Cities of Unalaska 4087, Atka 106, Adak 596, St. George 184, and St. Paul 739. All communities within the region are coastal and depend predominantly on commercial fishing, seafood processing and tourism, while schools, government and the transportation industry also provide some employment. Subsistence life styles exist to some degree in all communities. Unalaska's economy is based on commercial fishing, fish processing, and fleet services such as fuel, repairs and maintenance, trade and transportation. The harbor in Unalaska ranks as the number one port in the nation for seafood volume and value. Seven hundred ninety-four million pounds of crab, groundfish, and other finfish were landed in Unalaska in 1993, at a value of $161 million - 52% of Alaska's entire commercial fish value. A refurbished World War II sub dock offers extensive large boat repair services. Moorage is available for 238 boats.

3. Communities: The region includes the communities of Unalaska, Atka, St. Paul, St. George, and the recently closed naval facility on Adak which is ran and operated by a government contractor.

4. Hazards analysis: MODERATE RISK. The extremely hazardous substances reported or otherwise identified in significant quantities at facilities in the region are:

anhydrous ammonia 14 Facilities 333,600 lbs.

chlorine 16 Facilities 39,270 lbs.

sulfuric acid 1 Facility 4,000 lbs.

Of the three extremely hazardous substances known to be present in substantial quantities, the two compressed gases pose the greatest threat to communities: anhydrous ammonia and chlorine. Of these, ammonia poses the greatest threat.

5. Staffing: VOLUNTEER. The City of Unalaska’s administrative staff provides some administrative support to the LEPC.

6. Status of the Emergency Planning Process:

Emergency Operations Plan	Yes
Initial Hazard Analysis	Yes
Hazardous Materials Annex to EOP	Yes

7. Plan Focus: ALL HAZARDS.

8. LEPC Grant Awards: SFY 2008

Baseline Grant of	$15,135.00
Special Project Grant of	$0.00

9. Government/Industry Support or Matches: LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT. The City of Unalaska donates the time of the Harbor Master, City Fire Chief, and administrative staff to assist in the operation of the LEPC. The City of Unalaska manages the LEPC grant, donates time of paid staff and provides facilities for planning meetings and office space.

Alaska State Emergency Response Commission
P.O. Box 5750, Fort Richardson, AK 99505-5750
Phone: (907)428-7000 Fax: (907)428-7009
dhs&em_emergency_mgmt@ak-prepared.com