EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
SPILL PREVENTION AND CONTINGENCY PLAN
Ambassador Bridge
1.0 Potential Security Threats
This Emergency Response Plan has been prepared by the Ambassador Bridge to ensure the safety of travelers and commerce when using the Ambassador Bridge crossing. The potential security threats to the Ambassador Bridge border crossing include, but are not limited to:
- Vehicular accidents
- Emergency/ medical incidents
- Breach of the perimeter at the plaza or corridor
- Criminal or terrorist attack at the plaza, or attempted entry by an individual with hostile intent
2.0 Purpose and Intent The purpose and intent of this emergency response plan (ERP) is primarily to ensure the safety of clients utilizing the Ambassador Bridge crossing including both passenger and commercial vehicles.
3.0 Periodic Review, Testing and Updating
The Emergency Response Plan will be reviewed annually in January by a review committee. The purpose of the review will be to evaluate the relevance and effectiveness of the plan in light of:
- any change and/or modification to structure conditions; or
- any known deficiencies in the application of the plan to an emergency situation.