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What to Do During a Hazardous Materials Incident
- Return home only when authorities say it is safe. Open windows and vents and turn on fans to provide ventilation.
- Find out from local authorities how to clean up your land and property
- Report any lingering vapors or other hazards to your local emergency services office.
Hazardous Materials Event
Chemicals are found everywhere. They purify drinking water, increase crop production, and simplify household chores. But chemicals also can be hazardous to humans or the environment if used or released improperly. Hazards can occur during production, storage, transportation, use, or disposal. You and your community are at risk if a chemical is used unsafely or released in harmful amounts into the environment where you live, work, or play.
Chemical manufacturers are one source of hazardous materials, but there are many others, including service stations, hospitals, and hazardous materials waste sites.
After a Hazardous Materials Incident
The following are guidelines for the period following a hazardous materials incident:
In a motor vehicle
Caught Outside
Asked to Evacuate
Requested to stay indoors
Stay upstream, uphill, and upwind! In general, try to go at least one-half mile (usually 8-10 city blocks) from the danger area. Do not walk into or touch any spilled liquids, airborne mists, or condensed solid chemical deposits
Do so immediately
Close and lock all exterior doors and windows. Close vents, fireplace dampers, and as many interior doors as possible.Turn off air conditioners and ventilation systems.
Go into the pre-selected shelter room. Seal the room by covering each window, door, and vent using plastic sheeting and duct tape
Stop and seek shelter in a permanent building. If you must remain in your car, keep car windows and vents closed and shut off the air conditioner and heater
