write a clear and thoughtful 200 words response to I appreciate your thoughts on liability issues for the IC, especially incident specific issues. The first part of the initial response is an assessment of the situation and as much information as possible should be used to identify hazards and new information should be included as the response continues. The IC and the Safety Officer should be familiar with and well trained in resources such as the NFPA 704 system, the DOT identifying system, and the Emergency Response Guidebook all of which can indicate appropriate actions involving hazardous materials. Using incident specific information from these and other resources can not only lead to the best possible outcome but also mitigates the IC's liability