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Hazardous chemical accidents are something no one wants to see happen, but some of them are beyond our prediction. Only by taking prompt and appropriate emergency response measures after such accidents occur can we minimize the resulting losses. Let’s take a look with Weiwei at the emergency response steps for hazardous chemical accidents. 1. The accident-affected unit shall immediately activate its emergency response plan, establish an on-site command center, develop a scientific and reasonable rescue plan, and provide unified command for its implementation. 2. While carrying out self-rescue, the accident-affected unit shall report to the local ** authorities in accordance with relevant regulations. http://p4.itc.cn/images01/20201015/c7cd7cbd616f4629aac20d3b5f29823d.png3. **Upon receiving a report of an accident, the relevant authorities should immediately activate the appropriate emergency plans, head to the accident site (or the emergency command center), establish a headquarters, and define the responsibilities of the chief commander, deputy commanders, as well as the various units or individuals involved. 4. The on-site command post, depending on the circumstances, designates a security and isolation zone for its own unit, rescues and evacuates those in danger, formulates on-site response measures (process control, emergency engineering actions, prevention of secondary accidents), and promptly reports the situation at the site and the progress of emergency rescue efforts to the main command center. It also submits requests and suggestions to the main command center regarding external rescue forces, technical support, material supplies, and the evacuation of the public. 5. The headquarters provides guidance for emergency rescue based on the information supplied by the on-site command center, designates warning and isolation zones around the site of the accident, and mobilizes relevant resources as requested by the on-site command center, issuing orders for emergency evacuation. http://p2.itc.cn/images01/20201015/aa51f4ebcee145a183af8a3e14579f4f.png6. External rescue forces, in accordance with the needs of the unit affected by the accident and under the coordination of the overall command, work together with that unit to carry out rescue operations. 7. The on-site command post and the main command post should promptly obtain information about the situation at the accident site, focusing on the following aspects: casualties, missing persons, and those trapped. Information on the hazardous properties of dangerous chemicals, their quantities, and emergency response methods. Surrounding buildings, residents, terrain, power sources, fire sources, and other conditions. The possible consequences of the accident, as well as the extent of potential impact on surrounding areas and the severity of the harm. The status of emergency rescue equipment, supplies, materials, teams, and other emergency response resources. Information on the damage to installations, equipment, and facilities. 8. The on-site command post and the main command post make timely adjustments to the rescue operations in light of changing circumstances. Following a hazardous chemical accident, the affected entity must initiate an emergency response. Local relevant agencies form a on-site command center, which coordinates the rescue efforts; external rescue forces work under the guidance of this command center to minimize the damage caused by the accident through coordinated actions from all sides. The main content of this article is taken from the Ministry of Emergency Management.