You MUST Call...
*Indiana Department of Environmental Management: 888-233-7745
*National Response Center: 800-424-8802
And You MAY Need to Call...
*Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources (potential for fish or wildlife exposure): 800-847-4367
*Chemtrec: 800-424-9300
*Local board of health (check local ordinances)______________________________
*Local emergency planning committee (reportable quantities and local ordinances)____________________________
The person calling for help may not know or remember the phone numbers. Fill in the numbers NOW.
* State police _______________________________________
*Sheriff _____________________________________________
*Fire department _____________________________________
*Ambulance ___________________________________________
* Physician __________________________________________
* Veterinarian _______________________________________
* Insurance __________________________________________
* Lawyer _____________________________________________
*Chemical dealer _____________________________________
*Local electric company ______________________________
*IDNR conservation officer____________________________
* Pesticide manufacturer (consult MSDS) _______________
*Chemtrec: 800-424-9300
*Indiana Poison Control Center: 800-222-1222
*Purdue animal hospitals
- Large animals: 765-494-8548
- Small animals: 765-494-1107
*Office of the Indiana State Chemist: 765-494-1585
*Other ________________________________________________
Be prepared. Missing, unavailable, and non- functional equipment is of no help in an emergency.
*Establish a Crisis Management File:
State and federal laws
and regulations
Daily invoices
MSDS's and product labels
Emergency phone numbers
* Establish relationship with appropriate authorities.
* Designate a spokesperson to respond to public.
* Train employees on emergency procedures.
* Rehearse your crisis plan.
...can happen to anyone-even to those individuals who exercise safety procedures to minimize the possibility. Your degree of emergency preparedness will have a direct impact on the severity of the situation if a spill occurs. Use this document to help develop a spill management plan. Fill in pertinent phone numbers and keep a copy in your vehicle, at the office, and at home. Be prepared to take proper action if a pesticide spill happens to you.
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David C. Petritz, Director, that all persons shall have equal
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