While gathering your family, you can provide a minimal amount of breathing protection by covering your mouth and nose with a damp cloth. The following general information is a guide on how you should act before, during and after an emergency. The situation in your area may involve unique circumstances. Your local emergency planning committee or office of emergency services can provide you with details. Emergency A chemical emergency may occur anywhere hazardous materials are manufactured, stored or transported.
Chemical plants are obvious sources of potential accidents.
Study your surroundings for fixed and mobile sources of hazardous materials. Learn about any warning sirens where you live and work. Your local emergency planning committee or office of emergency services can give you information about the sirens, such as when they are tested and for how long. Check the kit every six months to make sure all the supplies are still there and that they are fresh. The room should have a telephone, although you should use it only for emergency calls.