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#   Emergency Response

          -                  2023 Emergency Management Accomplishments Report       
The accomplishments report highlights national and regional responses and removal actions throughout fiscal year 2023. The highlights include inspection data and information about prevention and response regulations and consequence management.  Read More
 
          -                  Tribal Oil Spill Prevention and Chemical Emergency Preparedness Webinars      
EPA offers webinars for tribal audiences interested in understanding the implementation of oil spill prevention and chemical emergency preparedness regulations on tribal lands. 

Register for a Webinar
 
          -                  Technical Alert: Failures of Overfill Prevention at Substantial Harm Oil Facilities       
EPA is issuing this Technical Alert to address the causes and contributing factors associated with significant oil discharge incidents in order to prevent their recurrence.

Read the Alert
 
          -                  Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention      
EPA finalized amendments to the Risk Management Program to further protect vulnerable communities from chemical accidents.

View the Requirements
 

EPA prepares for, prevents, and responds to oil spills, chemical, biological, radiological releases, and large-scale national emergencies. The agency also provides additional response assistance when state and local first responder capabilities have been exhausted or when additional support is requested. 

Watch the video to find out what it's like to respond to an environmental disaster.

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            -  Emergency Response at EPA
The agency protects human health and the environment by mitigating risks associated with natural disasters and environmental emergencies. 
Learn About EPA's Role 
            -  Current and Past Responses 
Responders have and continue to address environmental emergencies such as oil spills, hurricanes, and chemical explosions.
Access Information on Responses 
            -  Response Tools 
Several types of tools, techniques, and equipment are used to assist responders with emergency management activities. 
Explore Response Tools  
            -  Response Partners
State, local, tribal, and other federal entities work to ensure effective emergency management practices.
Explore How Response Partners Collaborate 
            -  Emergency Operations Center
The EOC provides a central location for communication and coordination during emergencies.
Learn About the EOC 
            -  Emergency Management Highlights
Preparedness, prevention, and response activities are highlighted on an annual basis.
Access the First Report 

##         Related Information          

                  - Natural Disasters
                  - Disaster Recovery
                  - Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
                  - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Consequence Management
                  - Emergency Planning Community Right-to-Know Act
                  - NCP Subpart J
                  - Risk Management Program
                  - Oil Spill Prevention and Preparedness Regulations
                  - Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans

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