Hazardous Materials Are... Substances that because of their chemical nature, pose a potential risk to life, health, or property if they are released or.

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Hazardous Materials Are... Substances that because of their chemical nature, pose a potential risk to life, health, or property if they are released or used improperly.

Sources of Hazardous Materials Chemical plants Service stations Hospitals Hazardous materials waste sites Transport vehicles

Hazardous Materials Incident Preparedness Find out what could happen. Address the hazards in your family emergency plan. Practice and maintain your plan. Learn the warning and information system for your community.

During a Hazardous Materials Incident Leave the area! Report the incident. If hearing a warning, listen for instructions.

During a Hazardous Materials Incident Stay away from the incident site. If outside, stay upstream, uphill, and upwind. If in a motor vehicle, stop and find shelter. If asked to evacuate, do so immediately. If requested, stay indoorsshelter in place.

If Asked to Shelter in Place Get household members and pets inside. Close and lock exterior doors and windows. Turn off air conditioners and ventilation systems. Go to the pre-selected safe room.

Post-incident Actions Do not return home until instructed. Open windows and vents and turn on fans. Follow decontamination procedures. Learn how to clean up land and property. Report any lingering hazards.

Knowing how to handle these products and how to react during an emergency can reduce the risk of injury. Household Chemicals

Symptoms of Poisoning Difficulty breathing Irritation of eyes, skin, throat, or respiratory tract Changes in skin color Headaches, blurred vision, dizziness Clumsiness or lack of coordination Cramps or diarrhea

Chemical Emergency Preparedness Limit Isolate Eliminate Separate

Household Chemical Safety Read directions before using. Store in safe, secure location. Avoid mixing chemical products. Never smoke while using chemicals. Clean up spills immediately.

During a Household Chemical Emergency If poison is consumed: Find containers immediately. Call poison-control center, follow instructions. If chemical gets into the eyes: Follow emergency instructions on container. Seek medical attention. If a fire or explosion occurs: Evacuate residence immediately. Move upwind to avoid breathing toxic fumes. Call the fire department from outside.