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Chemical or Hazardous Material Spills

Chemicals are found in everything from cleaning agents to gasoline; they are a daily part of our lives. When used properly, chemicals normally pose little threat. When used improperly, they can be harmful and even deadly. The following websites will provide additional information about chemical safety.

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  1. Chemical Emergencies at Home
    Talking About Disaster: Guide for Standard Messages
    http://www.redcross.org/images/pdfs/code/chemical_emergencies.pdf
  2. Chemical Threat
    Ready American
    U.S. Department of Homeland Security
    http://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/chemical.html
  3. Emergency Planning for Chemical Spills
    www.chemicalspill.org
  4. Hazardous Materials Incidents
    Talking About Disaster: Guide for Standard Messages
    http://www.redcross.org/images/pdfs/code/hazardous_materials.pdf