In compliance with these requirements, Orange County officials have prepared a plan for use in responding to and recovering from a release of hazardous or toxic materials from those facilities that are subject to the requirements of the act. Residents of Orange County are vulnerable to the harmful effects of the accidental release of hazardous materials. Hazardous materials are transported through the county by air, rail, and highway means. Orange Counties position as a major crossroads for both rail and highway traffic through Central Florida creates a high potential for a hazardous material accident.
Orange County contains a major railroad intersection and loading and off-loading point.
Orange County is also the location of the Orlando International Airport one of the largest international airports in the state. Minimizing this exposure will reduce the consequence of a hazardous material incident. Hazardous Material Preparedness Hazardous substances may be in a liquid, gas, or solid form. Exposure to these chemicals can cause serious illness or death. State and local governments have established minimal safety guidelines for citizen protection in the event of a hazardous material accident.