Project Type IQP Submission date 2010-12-13 Authors Jennifer Victoria Kamara, CM Sarah Phyllis Mattessich, BE Nell Elizabeth Nassiff, ME Jeffrey Scott Rosen, jeff_rosen@WPI.EDU, ME URN E-project-121310-221812 Division Technology and Environment Center San Jose, Costa Rica Sponsor National Cleaner Production Center of Costa Rica Title Evaluating Feasibility of APELL in Santo Domingo, Costa Rica Advisors Rudolph, Jennifer, HU Selkow, Stanley M., CS Availability unrestricted Abstract
This study, prepared for the National Cleaner Production Center, assesses the feasibility of APELL (Awareness and Preparedness for Emergencies at Local Level) in Santo Domingo, Costa Rica. The objective is to organize local authorities, industries, and community to develop a cooperative emergency response protocol to mitigate dangers of technological emergencies. After conducting interviews to identify risks and resources in the canton and an informational forum to promote stakeholder interest, we concluded that APELL is feasible in Santo Domingo.
Files CNP+L_IQP_2010.pdf Letter_of_Transmittal.pdf
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