IMO & UNEP: APELL for Port Areas: Preparedness and Response to Chemical Accidents in Ports
Description:
This handbook was prepared to enable decision-makers and technical personnel to improve community awareness of activities involving hazardous substances in port areas, and to improve or create co-ordinated emergency response plans. It is based on the APELL process taking into account the special considerations of port areas. It provides further guidance in the Annexes, including detailed technical guides.
Why this Tool/Guidance?
The Handbook demonstrates how the APELL process can be applied in port areas to improve emergency preparedness and response.