N.M. Admin. Code § 10.20.2.11
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024
Section 10.20.2.11 - COMMUNICATIONA. The hazardous material emergency communication system shall incorporate the two 24-hour state-wide radio communications systems:(1) the New Mexico state police network which links state and district headquarters, patrol cars, and personal pagers; and(2) the radio communications bureau (Santa Fe control) of the communications division of the general services department which provides emergency medical personnel paging and links radio-equipped state agencies, emergency medical services and local governments.B. The operations centers of these two systems (both located at state police headquarters in Santa Fe) shall be connected by hot line to facilitate rapid communication between the state emergency response officer and emergency response personnel from other state agencies. In the event that the primary state police communication system fails, a backup system is available.C. The Emergency Management Act assigns responsibility for communication to the chief of the state police and details the following communication requirements: (1) First responder: if equipped with state police radio, notifies nearest district emergency response officer; if on the network of the radio communications bureau, notifies Santa Fe control;(2) District emergency response officer or Santa Fe control: notifies state emergency response officer at state police headquarters in Santa Fe; and(3) State police emergency response officer: evaluates the accident from information provided by the first responder, instructs the first responder how to proceed, confers with the responsible state agencies and advises of the necessary response, notifies local law enforcement officers, and notifies the governor of New Mexico.N.M. Admin. Code § 10.20.2.11