Hazardous Spill Cleanup

Programs that respond to incidents involving spills or release of hazardous materials (i.e., chemicals, gases, flammable liquids or solids, corrosive materials, radioactive materials, toxic materials, infectious substances, explosives or other dangerous substances) that occur at industrial plant sites; along railway lines; on highways or waterways or other transportation routes; or in other settings. Responders conduct an assessment of the site and potential impacts, take steps to stop the leakage and contain the material to curtail the spread, clean up the site and properly dispose of waste material.