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Chemical Threat

Cameron, LA, 11-10-05 -- An environmental specialist carefully disposes of chemicals that Hurricane Rita spilled.

Cameron, LA, 11-10-05 -- An environmental specialist carefully disposes of chemicals that Hurricane Rita spilled. (FEMA/Nauman)

  • Chemical Threats. From FEMA, what to do before, during and after a Chemical Threat.
  • Chemical Emergencies. Information on specific agents as well as details on sheltering in place, evacuation and decontamination.
  • Chemical Threat Information. Possible signs of a chemical attack and what to do from Ready.gov.
  • What to Do After a Chemical Attack Originally published by FEMA and online at the Federal Citizen Information Center, detailed instructions on what to do after a chemical attack.
  • Chemical Emergencies. From the American Red Cross, an information fact sheet on what to do before, during and after a chemical emergency.

To report oil and chemical spills and radiation emergencies, call the National Response Center toll-free at 1-800-424-8802.