EPC Research

Emergency Response Information System (E-Plan) - The nation’s emergency response community needs an information system that can quickly provide critical HazMat data when they respond to emergencies involving hazardous materials at fixed facilities, moving hazardous materials, bioterrorism, weapons of mass destruction, or other unique threats. The UT Dallas Emergency Preparedness Center (EPC) already has a successful system in operation that can rapidly provide information for emergencies involving hazardous materials at fixed facilities and moving hazardous materials. Approved and beginning development is the ability to supply critical information to first responders regarding bioterrorism, weapons of mass destruction, or other unique threats. This system, called E-Plan, is field proven and ready to deploy. This is a highly secure emergency information system that is rapidly accessible, fault tolerant, disaster tolerant and designed for 99.999% reliability. It can provide information on chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological hazards, personal protection protocols, and effective response techniques.

TIER2 ON-LINE REPORTING MODULE - The EPC developed a web-based tool that helps facilities electronically report Tier II information for Section 312 of the Emergency Planning Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA). This exclusive Tier2 on-line reporting module allows facilities to report their chemical data in an online form that mimics the outline and format of the Tier II Chemical Inventory Form. Submitting a Tier II report through E-Plan's Tier2 Online will generate a print ready Tier II report and submission receipt for the reporting facility and the option to download the Tier II Submit zip file for use with CAMEO.

A sampling of ongoing research efforts in the EPC Center, emphasizing the interdisciplinary nature of our work at UT Dallas. While complete descriptions of ongoing research appear in individual faculty members' web pages, major EPC Center's projects may be grouped into the following categories:

National Deployment of E-Plan: Prioritization Scheme and other Strategies

E-Plan to include Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Weapons

Interoperability

SCARI: Security, Confidentiality, Availability, Reliability, and Integrity