write concise 150 words response to I think it is important for coastal areas to have specific incident annexes that ensure prior coordination, procurement of equipment, and established SOP's are in place to ensure swift response to these types of HAZMAT releases. I feel that sometimes, communities rely too much on other entities such as the Federal government to handle these situations. The reality is that Federal support is not consistent across the board as it gets political based on campaign goals. That being said, if each community has a robust plan in place and pre-coordinated agreements with adjacent entities, they are well set to ensure effective responses