Emergencies
EPA has resources to help you prepare for and respond to both natural disasters and hazardous substance spills.
Alert: Generator Safety
People get sick or die each year from carbon monoxide or "CO" poisoning due to unsafe use of generators.
- ALERT: Generator exhaust is toxic. Always put generators outside well away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use a generator inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, sheds, or similar areas. Carbon monoxide (CO) is deadly, can build up quickly, and linger for hours. More information.
- Listen: Public Service Announcement about carbon monoxide
Natural Disasters
Natural Disasters and Weather Emergencies - Learn ways to reduce risks to health and the environment due to natural disasters.
Chemical, Hazardous Substance and Oil Emergencies
- Emergency Management: Learn about the risk of chemical, hazardous substance and oil emergencies.
- Emergency Response Community Involvement Program: Learn how to recognize hazardous substance releases, what to do in the event of a release, and how to stay informed about releases in your community.
- Mercury Releases and Spills
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