When an Accident Occurs

• If caught at the scene of an accident, move away from the accident scene and help keep others away.
• Do not walk into or touch any of the spilled substance.
• Try not to inhale gases, fumes, and smoke. If possible, cover your mouth with a cloth while leaving the area.
• Stay away from accident victims until authorities have identified the hazardous material as safe.
• Try to stay upstream, uphill, and upwind of the accident.

More Information
For more information, contact the Fire Department at 830-249-3644.