Chemical Accident

Chemical spills may result from tank truck or railroad car accidents. In rare cases they may originate inside the building. If you discover a chemical spill, call 911 and inform the Emergency Operating Center Director/Incident Commander.

Accident Outside

1. WAIT FOR INSTRUCTIONS from the Emergency Operating Center Director/Incident Commander.
2. DO NOT LEAVE THE BUILDING unless instructed to do so. If you are instructed to evacuate, take care to avoid fumes.

Accident Inside

1. Evacuate the building. Avoid the area where the chemical spill occurred.
2. Don't light matches, candles or other fires.
3. ASSEMBLE without delay in your designated area.
   – Report all absences to the Staffing Deployment Team.
   – Report for duty if you are a member of an emergency team.
4. WAIT FOR INSTRUCTIONS from the Emergency Operating Center Director/Incident Commander.
5. DO NOT return to the building before it has been declared safe.