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Several U.S. Government agencies and nonprofit organizations provide information below on dealing with chemical threats and emergencies. To report oil and chemical spills and radiation emergencies, call the National Response Center toll-free at 1-800-424-8802 or use the online reporting tool.

Chemical Emergencies
Information on what to do before, during and after a chemical emergency
(American Red Cross)
Household Chemical Emergencies
What to do before, during and after a household chemical emergency
(FEMA)
Understanding Chemical Emergencies
Fact sheets on chemical agents as well as details on sheltering in place, evacuation and decontamination
(Centers for Disease Control)
Chemical Threat Information
Possible signs of a chemical attack and what to do
(FEMA)
Chemical Emergency Overview
Get Chemical Emergency updates by email, watch videos and read associated journal articles
(U.S. National Library of Medicine)

An environmental specialist carefully disposes of chemicals that Hurricane Rita spilled
Cameron, LA, 11-10-05 -- An environmental specialist carefully disposes of chemicals that Hurricane Rita spilled. (FEMA/Nauman)