The many ways in which people can come into contact with hazardous substances are often determined by the size, nature, and location of the release as well the type of substances involved. The resulting effects can be harmful or even deadly. First understanding and then coping with the wide array of potential dangers posed by hazardous substances are the challenges faced by thousands of emergency response personnel at the federal, state, and local levels.
Prompt action is crucial.
You can see what types of hazardous substance have been released and reported to the federal government and where they have occurred using the Emergency Response Notification System .