Archive for HazMat
Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals to Hold Emergency … – PR Newswire (press release)
Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals to Hold Emergency ...PR Newswire (press release)ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with its 2016 Annual Conference, the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP) ...and more » Read more [...]
Smithfield plant evacuated after chemical leak – Fayetteville Observer
Fayetteville ObserverSmithfield plant evacuated after chemical leakFayetteville ObserverTAR HEEL - A chemical leak at Smithfield Packing Co. early Monday morning caused several people to be hospitalized, a Bladen County Sheriff's Office spokesman said. The spokesman said an employee accidentally mixed the wrong kind of chemicals, ...and more » Read more [...]
Smithfield employees return to plant after chemical reaction – The Robesonian
Smithfield employees return to plant after chemical reactionThe RobesonianUnits responding included Tar Heel Fire Department, Tobermory Fire Department, Dublin Fire Department, Elizabethtown Fire Department, White Oak Fire Department, Bladenboro Fire Department, Tar Heel EMS, Bladenboro EMS, Bladen County EMS, Cape ...and more » Read more [...]
Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals to Hold Emergency Response Scenario, this Wednesday, August 31 – PR Newswire (press release)
Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals to Hold Emergency Response Scenario, this Wednesday, August 31PR Newswire (press release)29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with its 2016 Annual Conference, the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP) will be hosting an Emergency Response Scenario (ERS) demonstration. This year's scenario, our most realistic to date, will ... Read more [...]
No answers given years after deadly accident at Air Liquide chemical plant in La Porte – Houston Chronicle
Houston ChronicleNo answers given years after deadly accident at Air Liquide chemical plant in La PorteHouston ChronicleEarly on a Saturday morning, deep inside a chemical plant in La Porte, Javier Ortiz took his last sip of coffee. He rolled a cylinder across the "blending room" and over to a scale, filling it with highly flammable gases. He filled another as Mike ... Read more [...]
Explosion rocks Cantonment chemical plant, 1 dead – Pensacola News Journal
Pensacola News JournalExplosion rocks Cantonment chemical plant, 1 deadPensacola News JournalEscambia County officials have confirmed at least one person is dead after a Sunday explosion at the Airgas Facility at the Ascend Performance Materials chemical plant in the 3000 block of Old Chemstrand Road. The chemical that exploded was nitrous ...Seeking cause for chemical plant explosion in CantonmentFOX10 NewsOne person confirmed missing from explosion in Cantonment, FloridaKMOV.comall 10 news articles » Read more [...]
Explosion rocks Cantonment chemical plant, 1 missing – Pensacola News Journal
Pensacola News JournalExplosion rocks Cantonment chemical plant, 1 missingPensacola News JournalEscambia County officials have confirmed at least one person is missing following a Sunday explosion at the Airgas Facility at the Ascend Performance ...and more » Read more [...]
Rotterdam Junction remembers being in Irene's path – The Daily Gazette
The Daily GazetteRotterdam Junction remembers being in Irene's pathThe Daily GazetteThey remember the Volunteer Fire Department becoming the town's command center and Main Street becoming a river. They remember neighbors pulling together in the wake of the storm. They are all linked by their experiences during what was deemed a ...and more » Read more [...]
Explosion rocks County chemical plant, one missing – Pensacola News Journal
Pensacola News JournalExplosion rocks County chemical plant, one missingPensacola News JournalCrews from Escambia County Fire and Rescue, Emergency Management, EMS, Sheriff's Office, the state fire marshal and the Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene at about 12:15 p.m. to begin their investigation. Vehicles pulled into the grassy lot ...and more » Read more [...]
Explosion rocks Escambia County chemical plant – Pensacola News Journal
Pensacola News JournalExplosion rocks Escambia County chemical plantPensacola News JournalPlant staff state there is no active leak. Crews from Escambia County Fire Rescue, Emergency Management, EMS, Sheriff's Office, State Fire Marshall and the Florida Highway Patrol are responding." 2:30 p.m. update: Mustard-colored smoke continued to ...and more » Read more [...]
Ruptured Railcar Inside Axiall Plant in New Martinsville Spews Noxious Chlorine Gas Cloud – Wheeling Intelligencer
Wheeling IntelligencerRuptured Railcar Inside Axiall Plant in New Martinsville Spews Noxious Chlorine Gas CloudWheeling IntelligencerAccording to a statement released by Axiall officials, a rail tanker car loaded with liquid chlorine developed a leak inside the company's facility. The leak was stopped before 2 p.m., according to the company. The hospitalized workers included one ...Gas leak contained, W.Va. 2 reopens | News, Sports, Jobs - The ...Martins Ferry Times LeaderChemical Spill Brings Out Read more [...]
Axiall Chlorine Leak Under Control – Wheeling Intelligencer
Wheeling IntelligencerAxiall Chlorine Leak Under ControlWheeling IntelligencerNEW MARTINSVILLE — A chlorine leak this morning at the Axiall plant in southern Marshall County is now under control, emergency officials said. “Axiall and the (West Virginia ... They since have been released, according to Axiall officials. Others ...and more » Read more [...]
Gas leak contained, W.Va. 2 reopens | News, Sports, Jobs – The … – Martins Ferry Times Leader
Gas leak contained, W.Va. 2 reopens | News, Sports, Jobs - The ...Martins Ferry Times LeaderNEW MARTINSVILLE — A chlorine leak this morning at the Axiall plant in southern Marshall County is now under control, emergency officials said. “Axiall and ...and more » Read more [...]
Gas leak contained, W.Va. 2 reopens – Martins Ferry Times Leader
Gas leak contained, W.Va. 2 reopensMartins Ferry Times LeaderThe leak was first reported around 8:45 a.m. today, when Marshall County 911 said a chemical cloud from the plant was heading south. Axiall issued a press release that said a rail tanker car loaded with liquid chlorine developed a leak inside the ...and more » Read more [...]
Gas leak contained, roads still closed | News, Sports, Jobs – The … – Martins Ferry Times Leader
Gas leak contained, roads still closed | News, Sports, Jobs - The ...Martins Ferry Times LeaderNEW MARTINSVILLE — A chlorine leak this morning at the Axiall plant in southern Marshall County is now under control, emergency officials said. The leak was ...and more » Read more [...]
Gas leak contained, roads still closed – Martins Ferry Times Leader
Gas leak contained, roads still closedMartins Ferry Times LeaderMarshall Emergency Management Agency said multiple first responders including Wetzel County fire departments are on scene. After the chemical leak was reported, Sistersville Mayor Bill Rice and the cityás Water Plant Operator Craig Surface contacted ...and more » Read more [...]
Chemical leak forces evacuations in Northern Panhandle – Charleston Gazette-Mail (subscription)
Charleston Gazette-Mail (subscription)Chemical leak forces evacuations in Northern PanhandleCharleston Gazette-Mail (subscription)A chemical leak at the Axiall Corp. plant has prompted emergency officials to evacuate some nearby residents and shut down the road near the plant. At least six people were being treated and several communities evacuated this afternoon following a ...Axiall releases statement after chlorine leakState JournalAxiall Chlorine Leak Under Control; Evacuation Remains in Read more [...]
What's happening in Central Jersey: Aug. 28 and later – MyCentralJersey.com
MyCentralJersey.comWhat's happening in Central Jersey: Aug. 28 and laterMyCentralJersey.comPolice and authorities are set up outside of borough school board president Phillip C. Heiney's house on Madison Avenue in Dunellen Tuesday after his arrest on charges of child pornography. STAFF VIDEO BY NICK MUSCAVAGE. Read more [...]
Axiall Chlorine Leak Under Control; Evacuation Remains in Place in Marshall, Wetzel – Wheeling Intelligencer
Axiall Chlorine Leak Under Control; Evacuation Remains in Place in Marshall, WetzelWheeling IntelligencerMarshall Emergency Management Agency said multiple first responders including Wetzel County fire departments are on scene. After the chemical leak was reported, Sistersville Mayor Bill Rice and the city's Water Plant Operator Craig Surface contacted ...and more » Read more [...]
Gas leak closes roads – Wheeling Intelligencer
Gas leak closes roadsWheeling Intelligencer... as a precaution in Monroe County. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Department, evacuation in that area is voluntary. Marshall Emergency Management Agency said multiple first responders including Wetzel County fire departments are on scene.and more » Read more [...]
F-16 chemical leak sends 6 airmen to hospital – AirforceTimes – AirForceTimes.com
AirForceTimes.comF-16 chemical leak sends 6 airmen to hospital - AirforceTimesAirForceTimes.comThe Press of Atlantic City reports the accident happened around 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Egg Harbor Township while the airmen worked on an F-16's emergency power unit. The unit provides electrical and hydraulic power to the plane if the engines shut down.Chemical leak at 177th Fighter Wing sends six airmen to hospitalPress of Atlantic CityChemical leak in fighter plane sends 6 airmen to hospitalClay Center Read more [...]
Chemical leak at 177th Fighter Wing sends six airmen to hospital – Press of Atlantic City
Press of Atlantic CityChemical leak at 177th Fighter Wing sends six airmen to hospitalPress of Atlantic CitySix members of the U.S. Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing were treated at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Mainland Division, on Thursday for possible exposure to hydrazine while working on an F-16 like the one pictured in this 2016 file photo.Chemical leak in fighter plane sends 6 airmen to hospitalClay Center Dispatchall 4 news articles » Read more [...]
F-16 chemical leak sends 6 airmen to hospital – AirForceTimes.com
AirForceTimes.comF-16 chemical leak sends 6 airmen to hospitalAirForceTimes.comF-16 chemical leak sends 6 airmen to hospital. By: The Associated Press, August 26, 2016 (Photo Credit: Senior Airman Shane Karp/Air Force). EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Six airmen at the Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing in New Jersey have ...Chemical leak at 177th Fighter Wing sends six airmen to hospitalPress of Atlantic CityChemical leak in fighter plane sends 6 airmen to hospitalClay Center Dispatchall Read more [...]
Tesoro refinery explosion, fire prompt order to shelter in place in Wilmington – The Daily Breeze
Tesoro refinery explosion, fire prompt order to shelter in place in WilmingtonThe Daily BreezeRefinery officials said the lid of the tank was somehow breached at about 1 p.m., causing a chemical explosion that set the tank's insulation on fire, said county fire and Tesoro officials. ... The street was reopened when the steam plume was contained ...and more » Read more [...]
Evacuations, Street Closures Ordered Due to Refinery Chemical … – NBC Southern California
Evacuations, Street Closures Ordered Due to Refinery Chemical ...NBC Southern CaliforniaEvacuations were ordered and streets near the Tesoro Refinery in Carson were closed Friday afternoon due to what authorities described as an "incident" at the ...and more » Read more [...]
Evacuations, Street Closures Ordered Due to Refinery Chemical Release – NBC Southern California
Evacuations, Street Closures Ordered Due to Refinery Chemical ReleaseNBC Southern CaliforniaEvacuations were ordered and streets near the Tesoro Refinery in Carson were closed Friday afternoon due to what authorities described as a chemical release at the site. Details about the chemical release were not immediately available. Authorities are ...and more » Read more [...]
LA City Council asks city attorney to draft ordinance to ban synthetic drug 'spice' – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesLA City Council asks city attorney to draft ordinance to ban synthetic drug 'spice'Los Angeles TimesThe Los Angeles City Council on Friday approved an emergency motion directing the city attorney's office to draft an ordinance that would ban the manufacture and sale of a synthetic drug that may be linked to dozens of overdoses in downtown's skid row ...and more » Read more [...]
Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals to Hold Emergency Response Scenario, Wednesday, August 31 – PR Newswire (press release)
Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals to Hold Emergency Response Scenario, Wednesday, August 31PR Newswire (press release)26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with its 2016 Annual Conference, the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP) will be hosting an Emergency Response Scenario (ERS) demonstration. This year's scenario, our most realistic to date, will ... Read more [...]
This. Means. WAR. (on climate change) – CleanTechnica – CleanTechnica
CleanTechnicaThis. Means. WAR. (on climate change) - CleanTechnicaCleanTechnicaOn August 7th, rumor has it that a (fossil fuel) off-road vehicle malfunction touched off the “Pilot” fire just north of our home. For a nerve-wracking week, the wind ...and more » Read more [...]
Chemical Leak at Kensington Warehouse Prompts Block Closure – NBC 10 Philadelphia
NBC 10 PhiladelphiaChemical Leak at Kensington Warehouse Prompts Block ClosureNBC 10 PhiladelphiaA chemical leak inside a warehouse in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood Thursday night prompted the closure of a block and investigation by hazmat crews and police. The Philadelphia Fire Department responded to a call of leaking chemicals at the ... Read more [...]
Unidentified Chemical Leaking at Kensington Warehouse Prompts Block Closure – NBC 10 Philadelphia
NBC 10 PhiladelphiaUnidentified Chemical Leaking at Kensington Warehouse Prompts Block ClosureNBC 10 PhiladelphiaA chemical leak inside a warehouse in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood Thursday night prompted the closure of a block and investigation by hazmat crews and police. The Philadelphia Fire Department responded to a call of leaking chemicals at the ... Read more [...]
Southington Chemical Spill Prompts Warning Not to Eat Fish From Quinnipiac River – Hartford Courant
Hartford CourantSouthington Chemical Spill Prompts Warning Not to Eat Fish From Quinnipiac RiverHartford CourantThis will allow us to assess the effect of the chemical release on aquatic life in those waters," Whalen said Thursday. Hexavalent chromium is linked to long-term adverse health impacts. Skin irritations can be an immediate effect of contact with it ...Chemical spill prompts DEEP river warningCT PostChemical spill cleanup continues in Southington, DEEP warns not to eat fish from parts of Read more [...]
Chemical leak in F-16 fighter plane sends six airmen to hospital – Press of Atlantic City
Press of Atlantic CityChemical leak in F-16 fighter plane sends six airmen to hospitalPress of Atlantic CitySix members of the U.S. Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing were treated at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Mainland Division, on Thursday for possible exposure to hydrazine while working on an F-16 like the one pictured in this 2016 file photo. Read more [...]
This. Means. WAR. – CleanTechnica
CleanTechnicaThis. Means. WAR.CleanTechnicaI saw home after home reduced to ash as walls of fire expanded in all directions, the wind blowing firebrands to start new fires up to half a mile ahead in the bone-dry brush. I watched a .... Scientists at NASA and at Cornell and Columbia universities ... Read more [...]
Southington Shuts Two Wells After Chemical Release At Manufacturer – Hartford Courant
FOX 61Southington Shuts Two Wells After Chemical Release At ManufacturerHartford CourantSOUTHINGTON — A chemical release from Light Metals Coloring Co. prompted town officials to close two public wells and state environmental officials to issue a warning against eating fish from a nearby stretch of the Quinnipiac River. Water and ...Chemical spill prompts DEEP river warningCT PostChemical spill cleanup continues in Southington, DEEP warns not to eat fish from parts of Quinnipiac RiverFOX 61all Read more [...]
Chemical spill prompts DEEP river warning – CT Post
FOX 61Chemical spill prompts DEEP river warningCT PostThis will allow us to assess the effect of the chemical release on aquatic life in those waters.” Regulations governing fishing designate the Quinnipiac River, as it flows through Southington, as a Wild Trout Management Area, where any trout caught by ...Chemical spill cleanup continues in Southington, DEEP warns not to eat fish from parts of Quinnipiac RiverFOX 61all 16 news articles » Read more [...]
J.F.L. Staff And Firefighters Receive Training To Manage Hazardous … – VI Consortium (press release)
VI Consortium (press release)J.F.L. Staff And Firefighters Receive Training To Manage Hazardous ...VI Consortium (press release)ST. CROIX — Since Tuesday, firefighters here and employees of the Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center, have been receiving hazmat training to be able ... Read more [...]
Firefighters and Hospital Staff Train for Dealing with Hazardous … – Saint Croix Source
Firefighters and Hospital Staff Train for Dealing with Hazardous ...Saint Croix SourceA group of St. Croix firefighters and Gov. Juan Luis Hospital staff are learning how to deal with gas spills, terrorist incidents and hazardous materials during a ...and more » Read more [...]
JFL Staff And Firefighters Receive Training To Manage Hazardous Materials – VI Consortium (press release)
VI Consortium (press release)JFL Staff And Firefighters Receive Training To Manage Hazardous MaterialsVI Consortium (press release)J.F.L. Incident Command and Director of Clinical Operational Performance Improvement, Angeline Ravariere, said once training ends, hospital employees would have the same capabilities to ensure that when patients exposed to hazardous materials visit the ... Read more [...]
