July 2023- Hazardous Material

 

Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness

July 2023 – Hazardous Material

Week #1—Remove Hazardous Waste

Don’t store or dump poisons that can harm people or the environment. Examples of hazardous waste are antifreeze, fertilizers, florescent light bulbs, paint, pesticides, thinners, transmission fluids, unused fuels, used motor oil, other chemicals. Household hazardous waste can be dropped off free of charge at the following locations:

-        Trans-Jordan Landfill

-        Salt Lake Valley Landfill

Unused prescription drugs can be left in a drop-off box at the main Sandy City Police station from 8 am-5 pm.

More info about these drop off locations here:

https://sandy.utah.gov/346/Household-Hazardous-Waste

Week #2—Prepare to Shelter in Place

If a hazardous material spill were to occur in or near our neighborhood, the best way to prepare is to have an emergency plan and a good 72 hour kit (as discussed in previous newsletters).

If you are told to “shelter-in-place”…

·       Bring pets inside.

·       Close exterior windows, doors, vents, and fireplace damper.

·       Turn off furnace, air conditioner, and fans.

·       Listen to news reports for official instructions.

·       Prepare to evacuate by checking your 72-hour kit.

Week #3—Evacuate

If you are asked to evacuate…

·       Leave home immediately.

·       Take your 72-hour kit with you.

·       Help neighbors who require special assistance.

·       Listen to the news for evacuation routes and shelters.

·       Text “Shelter 84123” to 43362 (4FEMA) to find the nearest shelter to Zip Code 84123.

Week #4—Recover

·       Return home only after authorities say it is safe.

·       Open windows and turn on fans for ventilation.

·       Report any lingering vapors or other hazards.

·       If you come in contact with hazardous chemicals…

o   Follow decontamination instructions.

o   Seek medical treatment for unusual symptoms.

o   Warn people that you have been exposed.