Archive for HazMat
Ammonia leak closes Vanguard Culinary Group on Whitfield Street
Anhydrous ammonia at a frozen food plant leaked out Sunday when emergency officials couldn't safely stop it, a Fayetteville Fire Department official said.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Hazmat crews and Coast Guard work to contain fuel spill
CEMA and the U.S. Coast Guard worked the scene of a fuel spill in waters off the 3000 block of River Drive in Thunderbolt starting at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 3rd.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
DVD sparks hazmat response in Shapleigh
The York County Emergency Management Agency's Hazmat Team responded to a home on Route 11 after a report of a white powder on a Redbox DVD.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
FAA proposes civil penalties against three companies for violating hazardous … – Government Security News
FAA proposes civil penalties against three companies for violating hazardous ...Government Security NewsThe U.S Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing civil penalties ranging from $63,000 to $91,000 against three companies for violating Hazardous Materials Regulations, and resolved a case against another company ... Read more [...]
One exposed to chemical spill at Chandler Intel plant – azcentral.com
One exposed to chemical spill at Chandler Intel plantazcentral.comA chemical spill at the Intel plant near Ocotillo and Dobson roads in Chandler prompted an emergency medical response around 11:15 Monday morning, according to the Chandler Fire Department. A minor chemical spill occurred in the loading dock, ... Read more [...]
Toledo mayor lifts water ban, says drinking water is safe for more than 400K … – WDIV Detroit
NBCNews.comToledo mayor lifts water ban, says drinking water is safe for more than 400K ...WDIV DetroitTHE BED FORD TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT AND BOY SCOUTS WORK TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY SERVING UP OVER 6,000 GALLONS OF DRINKABLE WATER. THESE DISTRIBUTION CENTERS WERE THE ... John Kasich declared a state of emergency. Early Monday, Collins kept in place ...Ohio city to continue water ban after new testsWHDH-TVDay 3: The Ohio water ban is overBradenton Heraldall 1,581 news articles » Read more [...]
Day 3: The Ohio water ban is over – Bellingham Herald
Bellingham HeraldDay 3: The Ohio water ban is overBellingham HeraldOhio's fourth-largest city warned residents not to use city water early Saturday after tests at one treatment plant showed readings for microcystin above the standard for consumption, most likely from algae on the lake. The advisory affected more than ...Ohio city to continue water ban after new testsWHDH-TVThe Ohio water ban is now in Day 3The San Luis Obispo Tribuneall 1,522 news articles » Read more [...]
The Ohio water ban is now in Day 3 – Belleville News Democrat
Belleville News DemocratThe Ohio water ban is now in Day 3Belleville News DemocratMonroe County, Michigan, administrator and CFO Michael Bosanac, left, and Luna Pier, Mich., Mayor Dave Davison oversee a pallet of water, donated by a Meijer supermarket, being put into a truck to take to the Luna Pier fire station for distribution to ...Ohio city to continue water ban after new testsTurn to 10all 1,381 news articles » Read more [...]
Ohio city to continue water ban after new tests – WHDH-TV
ABC NewsOhio city to continue water ban after new testsWHDH-TV(AP Photo/The Blade, Isaac Hale). Firefighter Bryan West, left, works with Clara Cousino, 4, center, and Clay Cousino, 2, right, both to fill buckets with water at the fire station in Oregon, Ohio, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2014. ... John Kasich declared a ...Water crisis grips hundreds of thousands in Toledo areaNorwalk ReflectorLake Erie's algae woes began building a decade agoMyFox Detroitall 1,181 news articles » Read more [...]
DLA partners with shipyards on hazardous material management system
A partnership between the Defense Logistics Agency and Naval Sea Systems Command has helped implement a new system for managing hazardous materials and waste compliance reporting at four naval shipyards.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
ND getting $190K in emergency preparedness funds for hazmat response
North Dakota's congressional delegation says the state is getting more than $190,000 in federal funding to help communities handle hazardous material transportation incidents.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
No injuries reported in Halifax waterfront acid spill
A small chemical spill had the Halifax waterfront teeming with firefighters, hazmat workers and gawking tourists Friday morning. The accident happened when a shipment was brought into the Nova Scotian Crystal building at around 10:30 a.m. “One of the drums that contains hydrofluoric acid was slightly punctured,” said Larissa Law, a spokeswoman for the company. The drum slipped off a dolly, Law said. The chemical is used to polish crystal, and workers wear protective gear when they Read more [...]
Federal Register | Hazardous Materials: Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA or we), in coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), is proposing: new operational requirements for certain trains transporting a large volume of Class 3 flammable liquids; improvements in tank car standards; and...See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Water crisis grips hundreds of thousands in Toledo area – Norwalk Reflector
USA TODAYWater crisis grips hundreds of thousands in Toledo areaNorwalk ReflectorThe chemical permanganate is applied in the water-intake crib 3 miles north of the shoreline, starting the treatment process before the water even gets to the plant, which can take six to 12 hours. The length of time aids in reducing contaminants ...Lake Erie's algae woes began building a decade agoWLNE-TV (ABC6)Lake Erie's water woes began building a decade ago - NEWS10 ABC: Albany ...NEWS10 ABCLake Erie's water woes Read more [...]
Lake Erie's water woes began building a decade ago – KFBB NewsChannel 5
Toledo BladeLake Erie's water woes began building a decade agoKFBB NewsChannel 5Water plant operators along western Lake Erie have long been worried about this very scenario as a growing number of algae blooms have turned the water into a pea soup color in recent summers, leaving behind toxins that can sicken people and kill pets ...Water crisis grips Toledo areaToledo BladeSTATE OF EMERGENCY: Area Water Crisis1370 WSPDGov. Kasich Declares State of Emergency for All Areas Served by Toledo WaterCleveland Read more [...]
Ohio's toxic tap water still being tested a day after do-not-drink order – Los Angeles Times
Toledo BladeOhio's toxic tap water still being tested a day after do-not-drink orderLos Angeles TimesWater at a Toledo treatment plant tested positive for a toxin on Saturday, leading the governor to declare a state of emergency in three counties, state officials told the Los Angeles Times. In a morning news conference, Toledo's mayor said more ...Water crisis grips Toledo areaToledo BladeSTATE OF EMERGENCY: Area Water Crisis1370 WSPDGov. Kasich Declares State of Emergency for All Areas Served by Read more [...]
Chemical firm apologises as Taiwan probes fatal gas blast – The Korea Herald
Irish IndependentChemical firm apologises as Taiwan probes fatal gas blastThe Korea Herald"Regarding the Kaohsiung explosion, I would like to make an apology to the public on behalf of the company," Bowei Lee, CEO and chairman of LCY Chemical Corp, told reporters with a deep bow of respect. The blasts sparked massive fires which tore ...Thai gas explosions linked to petchems pipestce todayall 1,265 news articles » Read more [...]
Hotel employee hospitalized after contact with hazardous material in Solvang
A 44-year-old hotel employee was hospitalized Friday after coming in contact with hazardous material, officials said.
Seminar puts focus on train accidents
WILLARD, Ohio — Responding to train accidents isn’t typically associated with the Coast Guard. But with three railroad bridges spanning the Maumee River and an extensive rail network around Toledo’s port, its personnel could be first at the scene ofSee it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Diesel fuel still in Hague, but HRT denies it's the source
The Fire Marshal's Office in Norfolk says diesel fuel continues to wash into the Hague during heavy rains. Hampton Roads Transit is denying responsibility for the subsequent leakage.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Hazmat team called to Augusta house after man found dead
A Hazmat team with the Augusta Fire Department is testing for toxic substances at a house where a man was found dead Friday morning.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Water crisis grips area – Toledo Blade
Cleveland LeaderWater crisis grips areaToledo BladeThe chemical permanganate is applied in the water-intake crib 3 miles north of the shoreline, starting the treatment process before the water even gets to the plant, which can take six to 12 hours. The length of time aids in ... Marcy Kaptur outside ...Toxic Ohio tap water tested as 500000 residents waitLos Angeles TimesSTATE OF EMERGENCY: Area Water Crisis1370 WSPDGov. Kasich Declares State of Emergency for All Areas Served by Toledo WaterCleveland Read more [...]
University budgets, first efficiency proposal on Regents agenda – Ames Tribune
University budgets, first efficiency proposal on Regents agendaAmes TribuneRegents documents released ahead of Wednesday's meeting show ISU's FY 2015 budget will be $584.6 million, an increase from the $552.1 million budget for 2014. Tuition revenue makes ... The Regents will also be asked to let ISU institute “emergency ...and more » Read more [...]
Toxic Ohio tap water tested as 500000 residents wait – Los Angeles Times
Cleveland LeaderToxic Ohio tap water tested as 500000 residents waitLos Angeles TimesWater at a Toledo, Ohio, treatment plant has tested positive for a toxin, and nearly 500,000 Ohio residents have been told not drink the tap water, leading the governor to declare a state of emergency Saturday in three counties, state officials told ...STATE OF EMERGENCY: Area Water Crisis1370 WSPDGov. Kasich Declares State of Emergency for All Areas Served by Toledo WaterCleveland Leaderall 437 news articles » Read more [...]
LATEST: State of Emergency for Toledo Water Warning – 1370 WSPD
Cleveland LeaderLATEST: State of Emergency for Toledo Water Warning1370 WSPDChemists testing water at Toledo's Collins Park Water Treatment Plant had two sample readings for microcystin. This is a harmful algae in bloom on Lake Erie, source of much of the area's water. Consumption of the water may cause vomiting, diarrhea ...Gov. Kasich Declares State of Emergency for All Areas Served by Toledo WaterCleveland Leaderall 415 news articles » Read more [...]
STATE OF EMERGENCY: Area Water Crisis – 1370 WSPD
Cleveland LeaderSTATE OF EMERGENCY: Area Water Crisis1370 WSPDEarly this morning, chemists testing water at Toledo's Collins Park Water Treatment Plant had samples test positive for microcystin, a harmful algae in bloom on Lake Erie - source of much of the area's water. You should avoid ... Notice: Even if you ...Gov. Kasich Declares State of Emergency for All Areas Served by Toledo WaterCleveland Leaderall 336 news articles » Read more [...]
Train stopped in Brandon; inspected for hazardous materials – Mississippi News Now
Train stopped in Brandon; inspected for hazardous materialsMississippi News NowOn Saturday morning a driver called police about seeing a possible leak on a train traveling through Brandon. Brandon police and fire responded and a HAZMAT crew inspected the train, but didn't see anything. Several roads, including Marquette Road and ... Read more [...]
BREAKING: Update To Water Advisory Issued – 1370 WSPD
BREAKING: Update To Water Advisory Issued1370 WSPDChemists testing water at Toledo's Collins Park Water Treatment Plant had two sample readings for microcystin. This is a ... Notice: Even if you have a home/work water filtration system, it may not filter this chemical from the water. Do not use ...and more » Read more [...]
Dead body found in parked car near 16th and Pearl streets in Boulder
A dead body was found in a parked vehicle on 16th Street near Pearl Street in Boulder, and authorities closed streets in the area due to chemicals found iSee it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
RPPD, RPFD, And UC HazMat Respond To Truck Spill
At approximately 1:57 p.m. today, Roselle Park Police responded to the 500 block of West Westfield Avenue on a report of a grey truck that dropped a large amount of an unknown liquid on the roadway...See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Hermiston history – East Oregonian (subscription)
Hermiston historyEast Oregonian (subscription)Hermiston continued to provide new services, including daytime electricity, a telephone company, a public library and a volunteer fire department. During the 1910s ... Good Shepherd Hospital was dedicated in 1954 after decades of transporting all ... Read more [...]
Chemical leak in SE Houston has neighbors thinking about evacuating – KHOU
Chemical leak in SE Houston has neighbors thinking about evacuatingKHOUHOUSTON – A chemical leak from an abandoned waste disposal facility has neighbors in one southeast Houston community thinking about evacuating. Residents on Kingsbury Street say a strong odor overtook their neighborhood after heavy rainfall. The city ... Read more [...]
Brook Park urges railroads operating through city to give notice about … – The Plain Dealer
Brook Park urges railroads operating through city to give notice about ...The Plain DealerThe document also urges the rail companies to provide advance notice of the types and quantities of hazardous materials being shipped through the city. City Council is expected to take up the issue again during a special council meeting August 12. Read more [...]
Thai gas explosions linked to petchems pipes – tce today
Thai gas explosions linked to petchems pipestce todayAt least five blasts ripped through the city of Kaohsiung last night, destroying buildings and leaving deep trenches in roads where underground pipes had been. Fires blazed throughout the night as emergency services scrambled to respond to what is ...and more » Read more [...]
Hazmat drill held in Virginia Beach neighborhood
A hazardous materials drill is being held in the Ocean Lakes neighborhood Wednesday morning, and poses no threat to the public.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
