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Emergency Response

EPA responds to oil spills, chemical, biological, radiological releases, and large-scale national emergencies. EPA also provides additional response assistance when state and local first responder capabilities have been exhausted or when additional support is requested.

Citizen's Guide for Natural Disasters

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 Report oil or chemical spills at: 800-424-8802.

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What are On-Scene Coordinators?

EPA OSCs respond to oil spills, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents and large-scale national emergencies, including homeland security incidents. Watch this video to learn about some of their responsibilities. 

RCRA Emergency Site ID Requests
Some emergencies may require an entity to obtain a RCRA site ID number immediately, such as a highway accident where hazardous waste was spilled onto a roadway. To request a RCRA site ID number, please see: RCRA Emergency Site ID Requests
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Last updated on April 26, 2023