For Hazmat releases before the appropriate monitoring equipment arrives, responders should
A) Allow people to move across the release area
B) Prevent entry into the "hot zone."
C) Send contaminated people to the hospital
D) Rely upon centralized medical facilities for medical treatment.

Question

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Responders should prevent entry into the "hot zone" to ensure the safety of the public and responders until proper monitoring equipment is available. Allowing people to move across the release area or sending contaminated people to the hospital without proper decontamination procedures can spread the contamination and contribute to further exposure. Relying solely on centralized medical facilities may delay necessary treatment and may not be feasible in all situations.

For Hazmat Releases Before the Appropriate Monitoring Equipment Arrives, Responders