Archive for HazMat
Rhode Island gets federal grant for emergency preparedness – San Francisco Chronicle
Rhode Island gets federal grant for emergency preparednessSan Francisco ChronicleReed says the grant will help responders in Rhode Island prepare for a range of emergencies, from oil spills to chemical explosions, and help ensure they can protect the public from hazardous materials. The grants are funded by fees paid by shippers ... Read more [...]
Killeen chemical plant likely to move forward as planned | News … – Temple Daily Telegram
Temple Daily TelegramKilleen chemical plant likely to move forward as planned | News ...Temple Daily TelegramDespite the public backlash to news of a chemical plant coming to Killeen, the emergence of MGC Pure Chemicals America's second American location in ...and more » Read more [...]
Killeen chemical plant likely to move forward as planned – Temple Daily Telegram
Temple Daily TelegramKilleen chemical plant likely to move forward as plannedTemple Daily TelegramThe Houston-area chemical plant, which uses hydrogen peroxide and other chemicals, caught fire after floodwaters from Hurricane Harvey engulfed the plant's two generators, knocking out power. A lack of refrigeration caused some chemical compounds to ...and more » Read more [...]
Five injured, 60 treated after chemical leak at North York recycling … – Toronto Star
Toronto StarFive injured, 60 treated after chemical leak at North York recycling ...Toronto StarFirefighters worked through the night to decontaminate workers at Canada Fibers Ltd., near Arrow Rd. and Sheppard Ave.and more » Read more [...]
Shelburne officials pressed on hazmat details – BurlingtonFreePress.com
BurlingtonFreePress.comShelburne officials pressed on hazmat detailsBurlingtonFreePress.comColangelo, in an email Friday afternoon to Murphy, disputes the resident's claim that he had inaccurately compared Shelburne's ordinance to one in Winooski that requires transporters of hazardous materials to pay for cleanup of spills. Furthermore ... Read more [...]
I-80 West remains closed for fuel spill cleanup from truck crash | NJ … – NJ.com
NJ.comI-80 West remains closed for fuel spill cleanup from truck crash | NJ ...NJ.comHACKENSACK - A section of Route 80 remained closed Friday morning, hours after a tanker truck collided with a car, causing a huge fuel spill, authorities said.Oil tanker truck overturns on I-80 west in Hackensack, road closed for cleanupNew York's PIX11 / WPIX-TVRoute 80 west local lanes in Hackensack reopened after oil tanker crashNorthJersey.comall 16 news articles » Read more [...]
I-80 West remains closed for fuel spill cleanup from truck crash – NJ.com
NJ.comI-80 West remains closed for fuel spill cleanup from truck crashNJ.comThe crash occurred about 10:30 p.m. near Exit 65. The fire department said Hazmat and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection were at the scene. Cleanup was expected to take several hours through this morning, the fire department said.Oil tanker truck overturns on I-80 west in Hackensack, road closed for cleanupNew York's PIX11 / WPIX-TVRoute 80 west local lanes in Hackensack reopened after oil tanker crashNorthJersey.comall Read more [...]
Recycle bulky items, hazardous materials at Kirkland's Recycling Collection Event Saturday – Kirkland Reporter
Recycle bulky items, hazardous materials at Kirkland's Recycling Collection Event SaturdayKirkland ReporterRecycle bulky items, hazardous materials at Kirkland's Recycling Collection Event Saturday. Fri Oct 6th, 2017 11:06am; News. Recycle some items that aren't accepted in your weekly collection service at the City of Kirkland's Recycling Collection Event ... Read more [...]
Truck that shut down part of Highway 102 contained no hazardous materials – CBC.ca
CBC.caTruck that shut down part of Highway 102 contained no hazardous materialsCBC.caHalifax Regional Police say a transport truck that closed part of Highway 102 yesterday over concerns about hazardous materials contained nothing of the sort. Crews were worried about a container in the truck filled with an unknown substance. Police ... Read more [...]
Route 80 west local lanes in Hackensack reopened after oil tanker crash – NorthJersey.com
NJ.comRoute 80 west local lanes in Hackensack reopened after oil tanker crashNorthJersey.comAll local lanes along Route 80 west in Hackensack have been reopened, following intense clean up of an overturned oil tanker from Thursday night, officials said. Express lanes ... Hazmat teams responded to contain the fuel spill from the tanker, Peele ...I-80 West remains closed for fuel spill cleanup from truck crashNJ.comOil tanker truck overturns on I-80 west in Hackensack, road closed for cleanupNew York's Read more [...]
ND first responders get $500000 federal boost to train for hazmat emergencies – Valley News Live
Valley News LiveND first responders get $500000 federal boost to train for hazmat emergenciesValley News LiveWASHINGTON (Valley News Live) The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration has awarded a $516,715 grant to the State of North Dakota. The funding, part of PHMSA's 2017 Hazardous Materials Emergency ...PHMSA releases $23.8m in hazmat training grantsAmerican Shipperall 2 news articles » Read more [...]
Route 80 west in Hackensack partially reopened after oil tanker crash – NorthJersey.com
NorthJersey.comRoute 80 west in Hackensack partially reopened after oil tanker crashNorthJersey.comAn overturned oil tanker shut down all lanes along Route 80 west in Hackensack Thursday night. The lanes were still closed Friday morning but were expected ...Oil tanker truck overturns on I-80 west in Hackensack, road closed ...New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TVall 15 news articles » Read more [...]
Route 80 west in Hackensack reopened after oil tanker crash – NorthJersey.com
NJ.comRoute 80 west in Hackensack reopened after oil tanker crashNorthJersey.comAn overturned oil tanker shut down all lanes along Route 80 west in Hackensack Thursday night. The lanes were still closed Friday morning but were expected ...I-80 West remains closed for fuel spill cleanup from truck crashNJ.comOil tanker truck overturns on I-80 west in Hackensack, road closed ...New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TVall 15 news articles » Read more [...]
Five injured, 60 treated after chemical leak at North York recycling plant – Toronto Star
Toronto StarFive injured, 60 treated after chemical leak at North York recycling plantToronto StarA chemical leak at a North York recycling facility has left five injured and forced dozens more to undergo decontamination procedures after the exposure. The leak of an as-yet unidentified substance was found early Friday at Canada Fibers Ltd., a ...and more » Read more [...]
Route 80 west in Hackensack expected to reopen at 9:30 am – NorthJersey.com
NorthJersey.comRoute 80 west in Hackensack expected to reopen at 9:30 amNorthJersey.comAll lanes along Route 80 west in Hackensack are expected to open by 9:30 a.m., following intense clean up of an overturned oil tanker from Thursday night, officials said. ... Hazmat teams responded to contain the fuel spill from the tanker, Peele said.Oil tanker truck overturns on I-80 west in Hackensack, road closed for cleanupNew York's PIX11 / WPIX-TVall 14 news articles » Read more [...]
Route 80 west in Hackensack expected to reopen at 9:30 a.m. – NorthJersey.com
NJ.comRoute 80 west in Hackensack expected to reopen at 9:30 a.m.NorthJersey.comOil tanker overturns on Route 80 west in Hackensack on Thursday night after a collision with another vehicle, spilling oil, shutting down the highway.I-80 West remains closed for fuel spill cleanup from truck crashNJ.comOil tanker truck overturns on I-80 west in Hackensack, road closed ...New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TVall 14 news articles » Read more [...]
Four injured, 60 treated after chemical leak at North York recycling plant – Toronto Star
Toronto StarFour injured, 60 treated after chemical leak at North York recycling plantToronto StarA chemical leak at a North York recycling facility has left four injured and forced dozens more to undergo decontamination procedures after the exposure. The leak of an as-yet unidentified substance was found early Friday at Canada Fibers Ltd., a ...and more » Read more [...]
Route 80 west in Hackensack remains closed after tanker overturns – NorthJersey.com
NJ.comRoute 80 west in Hackensack remains closed after tanker overturnsNorthJersey.comOil tanker overturns on Route 80 west in Hackensack on Thursday night after a collision with another vehicle, spilling oil, shutting down the highway.I-80 West remains closed for fuel spill cleanup from truck crashNJ.comOil tanker truck overturns on I-80 west in Hackensack, road closed ...New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TVall 13 news articles » Read more [...]
Route 80 west in Hackensack closed while oil cleanup is underway – NorthJersey.com
NorthJersey.comRoute 80 west in Hackensack closed while oil cleanup is underwayNorthJersey.comOil tanker overturns on Route 80 west in Hackensack on Thursday night after a collision with another vehicle, spilling oil, shutting down the highway.and more » Read more [...]
Overturned oil tanker shuts down Route 80 west in Hackensack for 'extended time' – NorthJersey.com
NorthJersey.comOverturned oil tanker shuts down Route 80 west in Hackensack for 'extended time'NorthJersey.comBoth drivers were taken to Hackensack University Medical Center and are in stable condition, Peele said. All westbound lanes on Route 80 were closed as of 10:30 p.m. Hazmat teams responded to contain the fuel spill from the tanker, Peele said. Hazmat ...and more » Read more [...]
First responders get practice dealing with trains, potentially hazardous cargo – The Advocate
The AdvocateFirst responders get practice dealing with trains, potentially hazardous cargoThe AdvocateAnywhere between 15 to 20 trains rumble through the heart of Slidell daily, hauling everything from cranes to plastic pellets and petrochemicals, some of which could create a hazardous-materials emergency if an accident or derailment were to occur. Read more [...]
Eastman: Shelter in place advisory removed for most employees at plant, surrounding community – WJHL
WJHLEastman: Shelter in place advisory removed for most employees at plant, surrounding communityWJHLTDEC has been notified of the incident at Eastman Chemical Company. We are closely monitoring the situation and working with local agencies to provide technical expertise as needed. All incident-related inquiries should be directed to the local EMA ...Explosion reported at Eastman Chemical plant in Kingsport, TennesseeCBS NewsNo injuries or chemical release reported from Eastman explosionWBIR-TVExplosion Read more [...]
No injuries or chemical release reported from Eastman explosion – WBIR-TV
WBIR-TVNo injuries or chemical release reported from Eastman explosionWBIR-TVUPDATE 10/4/27 at 2 p.m.: Kingsport emergency officials told citizens in a reverse 911 call that there was no chemical release from the earlier explosion at Eastman Chemical Company. Still, a shelter-in-place order remains for people within a quarter ...Explosion at Eastman Chemical Company in KingsportWRCB-TVall 29 news articles » Read more [...]
Explosion reported at Eastman Chemical plant in Kingsport, Tennessee – CBS News
CBS NewsExplosion reported at Eastman Chemical plant in Kingsport, TennesseeCBS NewsEmergency crews responded to a reported explosion at a chemical plant in Eastman Chemical Company in Tennessee, CBS affiliate WJHL-TV reports. Aerial footage showed grey and white plumes rising from the manufacturing complex about 80 miles ...No injures or chemical release reported from Eastman explosionWBIR-TVExplosion at Eastman Chemical Company in KingsportWCYBExplosion reported, caught on video at Eastman Read more [...]
No injures or chemical release reported from Eastman explosion – WBIR-TV
WBIR-TVNo injures or chemical release reported from Eastman explosionWBIR-TVUPDATE 10/4/27 at 2 p.m.: Kingsport emergency officials told citizens in a reverse 911 call that there was no chemical release from the earlier explosion at Eastman Chemical Company. Still, a shelter-in-place order remains for people within a quarter ...Explosion at Eastman Chemical Company in KingsportWCYBall 21 news articles » Read more [...]
Reverse 911 call reports no chemical release from Eastman explosion – WCYB
WCYBReverse 911 call reports no chemical release from Eastman explosionWCYBA reverse 911 call issued to residents from Kingsport emergency officials says there is no chemical release from the earlier explosion at Eastman Chemical Company. It also said that a shelter in place order remains for residents within a quarter-mile ...and more » Read more [...]
Explosion at Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport – WCYB
WCYBExplosion at Eastman Chemical Company in KingsportWCYBA reverse 911 call issued to residents from Kingsport emergency officials says there is no chemical release from the earlier explosion at Eastman Chemical Company. It also said that a shelter in place order remains for residents within a quarter-mile ...and more » Read more [...]
WATCH LIVE: Explosion reported at Eastman Chemical; John B. Dennis, Moreland Drive reopened to traffic – WJHL
WJHLWATCH LIVE: Explosion reported at Eastman Chemical; John B. Dennis, Moreland Drive reopened to trafficWJHL... Dennis and Moreland Drive in Kingsport, and personnel inside the Kingsport plant perimeter. The shelter in place advisory was issued in an abundance of caution in response to a process upset in the coal gasification area of its Kingsport ...Explosion reported at Eastman Chemical plant in Kingsport, TennesseeCBS NewsExplosion reported, caught on video at Eastman Chemical Co. in Kingsport, Read more [...]
WATCH LIVE: Explosion reported at Eastman Chemical; shelter in place still in effect for residents in one-half-mile … – WJHL
WJHLWATCH LIVE: Explosion reported at Eastman Chemical; shelter in place still in effect for residents in one-half-mile ...WJHL... Dennis and Moreland Drive in Kingsport, and personnel inside the Kingsport plant perimeter. The shelter in place advisory was issued in an abundance of caution in response to a process upset in the coal gasification area of its Kingsport ...Explosion reported at Eastman Chemical plant in Kingsport, TennesseeCBS NewsExplosion reported, caught on video at Eastman Chemical Read more [...]
Dump truck crash closes Atlantic City Expressway | NJ.com – NJ.com
NJ.comDump truck crash closes Atlantic City Expressway | NJ.comNJ.comWestbound traffic is detoured to the Black Horse Pike and the White Horse Pike.Dump truck crash closes expressway westbound out of Atlantic City ...Press of Atlantic Cityall 4 news articles » Read more [...]
WATCH LIVE: Explosion reported at Eastman Chemical; people living in area asked to stay indoors, turn off HVAC – WJHL
WJHLWATCH LIVE: Explosion reported at Eastman Chemical; people living in area asked to stay indoors, turn off HVACWJHLBREAKING: Eastman releases statement: "process upset" in the coal gasification part of plant. @elizabethkuebel and I are live at noon. pic.twitter.com/Lg2jEMDfpu ... KINGSPORT, TN (WJHL) – Tom Patton with the Kingsport Police Department says emergency ...and more » Read more [...]
WATCH LIVE: Explosion reported at Eastman Chemical – WJHL
WJHLWATCH LIVE: Explosion reported at Eastman ChemicalWJHLKINGSPORT, TN (WJHL) – Tom Patton with the Kingsport Police Department says emergency crews are responding to a report of an explosion at Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport. Patton says the Kingsport Fire Department and Sullivan County EMS ...and more » Read more [...]
Dump truck crash closes Atlantic City Expressway – NJ.com
NJ.comDump truck crash closes Atlantic City ExpresswayNJ.com... city to use either the White Horse Pike or the Black Horse Pike as of 6:20 a.m.. The part of the highway where the crash occurred could be closed for "several hours" due to a hazmat cleanup, the Atlantic City Office of Emergency Management said in ... Read more [...]
Homeowners file federal lawsuit against Arkema plant in Crosby – KTRK-TV
KTRK-TVHomeowners file federal lawsuit against Arkema plant in CrosbyKTRK-TVKevin Thompson is an environmental attorney who's been working with Wheeler and other clients in neighborhoods all around the Arkema plant. He is one of several attorneys filing the class action suit against Arkema. "This is a chemical release ...and more » Read more [...]
Firefighters respond to chemical leak in South Philly – Philly.com – Philly.com
Philly.comFirefighters respond to chemical leak in South Philly - Philly.comPhilly.comFirefighters and police were responding to a reported chemical leak in South Philadelphia late Tuesday afternoon. - Robert Moran, Philadelphia Inquirer and ...and more » Read more [...]
Firefighters respond to chemical leak in South Philly – Philly.com
Firefighters respond to chemical leak in South PhillyPhilly.comFirefighters and police responded late Tuesday afternoon to a reported chemical leak at 2801 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd. in South Philadelphia. by Robert Moran, Staff Writer @RobertMoran215 | bmoran@phillynews.com · Email @RobertMoran215 ... Read more [...]
Potential $9 million incentive to Developer for Clean-up and Develop Brownfield Site in Ottawa – HazMat Management Magazine
HazMat Management MagazinePotential $9 million incentive to Developer for Clean-up and Develop Brownfield Site in OttawaHazMat Management MagazineAs reported by the CBC, Ottawa city staff are proposing to offer a developer more than $9 million in incentives to build a multi-use building with three residential towers across from the future Bayview Station light rail station, approximately 2 ... Read more [...]
In scathing lawsuit, first responders describe vomiting, gasping at Texas chemical plant fire – Chicago Tribune
Chicago TribuneIn scathing lawsuit, first responders describe vomiting, gasping at Texas chemical plant fireChicago TribuneA group of first responders exposed to smoke from a Crosby, Texas, chemical plant fire after Hurricane Harvey are suing the owner of the plant for more than $1 million, saying that they vomited and gasped for air in the middle of the road in a scene ...Arkema Sued by Police, EMTs over Chemical Plant Fire after HarveyInsurance JournalArkema First Responders Lawsuit - DocumentCloudDocumentCloudall Read more [...]
Thirty treated for exposure to hazardous materials in Hemet – Press-Enterprise
Thirty treated for exposure to hazardous materials in HemetPress-EnterpriseThirty people were treated and decontaminated Friday, Sept. 29, after being exposed to a hazardous material Friday in Hemet, county officials reported. The incident occurred in the morning when workers at McCrometer Inc., 3255 W. Stetson Ave., cut into ... Read more [...]
