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Under the Federal Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA), facilities using, storing or manufacturing more than a certain amount of hazardous chemicals on-site at any time during the 2009 calendar year are required to submit reports on their chemical inventories and pay fees to the state and local authorities.
For more information, visit Philadelphia's LEPC page. |
 Earthquake in Haiti
On Tuesday, January 12, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocked the nation of Haiti. In these first critical weeks, government and aid organizations are focusing on saving lives and supporting recovery. For up to date news, relief effort information, or to receive help, visit the Earthquake in Haiti page of this website.
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Wally Wise Guy's
Wise Words of the Week
The Shelter-in-Place Turtle |
Set Your Clocks, Check Your Stocks
Daylight savings time begins on March 14 and the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management reminds the public to refresh their emergency supplies when changing their clocks with its “Get Ready: Set Your Clocks, Check Your Stocks” campaign.
“Make sure you have all of the necessary emergency supplies in your kits, and check the expiration dates on food, water as well as radio and flashlight batteries,” said Deputy Managing Director for Emergency Management MaryAnn E. Tierney. “If you haven’t put together a family preparedness kit or a Go Bag of emergency supplies if you need to evacuate, do so now. The time to start planning for an emergency is not in the middle of one.”
Be sure that you have at least a three-day supply of bottled water, non-perishable foods and essential medications set aside for each member of your family. Remember your pets are part of the family too, so include some emergency supplies for them. And as always, don’t forget to check the batteries in your smoke alarms! As we prepare for the arrival of spring, make sure you and your loved ones are prepared for emergencies.
To learn how to be prepared for any kind of an emergency and for a list of supplies for your Shelter-in-Place Kit and Go Bag, visit www.phila.gov/ready or call 3-1-1. |
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Ready Philadelphia
The City of Philadelphia wants you to be prepared for any emergency. Ready Philadelphia has information on what you need to to have in your head, in your home, and in your hand. Are you ready, or not? |
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