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466 3) May require community -wide warning and public instructions. 4) Requires a sizable multi- agency response operating under an incident commander. 5) May require some external assistance from other local response agencies, contractors, and limited assistance from. state or federal agencies. 6) The EOC will be activated to provide general guidance and direction, coordinate external support, and provide resource support for the incident. c. Disaster. A disaster involves the occurrence or threat of significant casualties and /or widespread property damage that is beyond the capability of the local government to handle with its organic resources. Characteristics include: 1) Involves a large area, a sizable population, and /or important facilities. 2) May require implementation of large -scale evacuation or in -place sheltering and implementation of temporary shelter and mass care operations. 3) Requires community -wide warning and public instructions. 4) Requires a response by all local response agencies operating under one or more incident commanders. 5) Requires significant external assistance from other local response agencies, contractors, and extensive state or federal assistance. 6) The EOC will be activated to provide general guidance and direction, provide emergency information to the public, coordinate state and federal support, and coordinate resource support for emergency operations. 6. Hazard Analysis. A document, published separately from this plan, which identifies the local hazards that have caused or possess the potential to adversely affect public health and safety, public or private property, or the environment. 7. Hazardous Material (Hazmat). A substance in a quantity or form posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and /or property when manufactured, stored, or transported. The substance, by its nature, containment, and reactivity, has the capability for inflicting harm during an accidental occurrence. Is toxic, corrosive, flammable, reactive, an irritant, or a strong sensitizer, and poses a threat to health and the environment when improperly managed. Includes toxic substances, certain infectious agents, radiological materials, and other. related materials such as oil, used oil, petroleum products, and industrial solid waste substances. 8. Inter -local agreements. Arrangements between governments or organizations, either public or private, for reciprocal aid and assistance during emergency situations where the resources of a single jurisdiction or organization are insufficient or inappropriate for the tasks that must be performed to control the situation. Commonly referred to as a mutual aid agreement. 9 Ver 1.10 08/03