YOUR RIGHT-TO-KNOW:
HAZARDOUS
CHEMICALS
IN OUR
COMMUNITY
Ingham County
Emergency Planning and Community
Right-To-Know Committee
Ingham County Health Department
Environmental Health Bureau
P.O. Box 30161
5303 South Cedar Street
Lansing, Michigan 48909
(517) 887-4312
YOUR RIGHT-TO-KNOW:
Hazardous Chemicals in our Community
Hazardous chemicals are present throughout our community -- they are used in industry, in farming, and even in schools and hospitals. You have a right to know what hazardous chemicals are present in your community and what the known risks are. How are these chemicals used and where are they stored? What if an accidental release should occur in Ingham County? Would you know what to do? Are fire and police departments prepared for such an emergency?
Question:What is the "Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act"?
Question:What are the major provisions of this law?
Question:What is an Extremely Hazardous Substance (EHS)?
Question:Some of these substances are found in my home. Are they subject to this law?
Question:So why should I be concerned?
Question:Who is planning for chemical emergencies in Ingham County?
Question:What is the role of the public in the planning process?
Question:What other information is available to the public?
For questions about emergency planning for chemical releases in Ingham County or to request a form to obtain information available to you under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, please call or write:
THE INGHAM COUNTY EMERGENCY
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY
RIGHT-TO-KNOW COMMITTEE
INGHAM COUNTY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH BUREAU
P.O. BOX 30161
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909
(517) 887-4312
If your organization, group or club would like a presentation about hazardous materials, the emergency planning process, or Community Right-to-Know, contact the Ingham County Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Committee at the above address and phone number.
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