EPA has resources to help you prepare for and respond to both natural disasters and hazardous substance spills.

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On this page:

• Hazardous Substance Spills
• Natural Disasters
• What You Can Do

Hazardous Substance Spills

• Emergency Response: EPA responds to oil spills, chemical, biological, radiological releases, and large-scale national emergencies.
• Emergency Response Community Involvement Program: Learn how to recognize hazardous substance releases, what to do in the event of a release, and how to stay informed about releases in your community.
• Mercury Releases and Spills: You can prevent potential mercury exposure to you and your environment 

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Natural Disasters

Learn ways to reduce risks to health and the environment due to natural disasters.

• Flood Cleanup
• Natural Disasters and Weather Emergencies
  • Drought
  • Earthquakes
  • Flooding
  • Snow and Ice
  • Tornadoes
  • Volcanoes
  • Wildfires

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What You can Do

• Disaster Preparedness and Response
• Report an Environmental Violation
• Report Emergencies and Other Sudden Threats to Public Health

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