Emergency Response Unit

The mission of the Emergency Response program is to minimize the impact of spills and releases to the environment and make sure they are properly cleaned up.
 

Report spills and environmental emergencies to
Ohio EPA 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at
800-282-9378!
 

Report non-emergency complaints to the appropriate District Office.

Information and Services:

• Guide to Emergency Response [PDF]

• Release Reporting Requirements [PDF]

• Orphan Drum Program [PDF]

• Records Requests [PDF]

• Standard Operating Procedure for Responding to Clandestine Drug Labs [PDF]

Features:

• Cleanup Contractors Map

• Spill Highlights Map

Resources:

• Elemental Mercury Collection Program

• Petroleum Contaminated Sites Guidance Document [PDF]

• SARA Title III (EPCRA) "List of Lists" from USEPA

• Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC)

• State Emergency Response Commission

• Userful Internet Links [PDF]

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