Real-Time Emergency Communication System for HazMat Incidents (REaCH) - Phase I

This research project addresses two issues related to the health of transportation workers and the public in the presence of hazardous materials. They are:<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Real-time information on the exposure of hazardous materials to transportation workers and first responders during hazardous material incidents &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;is lacking.<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Currently, the ability to identify and communicate information regarding hazardous material incidents in real time to all stakeholders is limited.<br/><br/>At the end of this five-year project, we will develop a product for a statewide technology system that includes wearable sensor devices, mobile apps and a real-time communication network for all stakeholders that can be used during a hazardous materials incident. The new system is called REaCH - Real-Time Emergency Communication System for HazMat Incidents. The REaCH system will include real-time health monitoring of first responders and transportation workers through wearable devices that monitor exposure to hazardous materials.

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