How do I Report Chemical Spills, Emergencies, and Accidents?
Reporting environmental emergencies only takes a few minutes. You are required to contact: • Local emergency personnel by calling 911 immediately, if appropriate. • The National Response Center (NRC) at 1-800-424-8802 or report your situation online. The NRC, which is staffed 24 hours a day by U.S. Coast Guard personnel, has federal jurisdiction of all chemical and oil spills. If an extremely hazardous substance is spilled or released, you must also contact the state emergency response commission (SERC) or the local emergency planning committee (LEPC). To identify the appropriate SERC or LERC, call the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Hotline at 1-800-535-0202. The NRC may also make this call for you. Approximately 360 substances are considered “extremely hazardous”, as listed in 40 CFR Part 355. • The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protections (DEP) Emergency Response Program (ERP) by calling the statewide number at 1-800-541-2050 or the ERP Manager
