245 Hazardous Chemical Emergencies

In emergencies involving chemicals, Postal Service personnel can contact CHEMTREC (Chemical Transportation Emergency Center) for 24/7 guidance. CHEMTREC provides immediate advice and follows up with the shipper for additional assistance. They do not provide on-site emergency response but may request the following information:

1. Caller‘s name, title and organization, and contact information.
2. Description of incident and actions taken.
3. Number and types of injuries and exposures.
4. Material detail, including product name, shipper, and destination.
5. Containers type and size, and the nature of the release.
6. Specific needs, such as MSDSs or medical assistance.
7. Location, time, and weather conditions at the scene.

CHEMTREC can be reached toll-free at 800-424-9300 within the continental U.S. or at 703-527-3887 for Virginia or international calls.

Emergency Preparedness Response and Recovery Services (EPRRS) provide broad array of services in support of the Postal Service comprehensive emergency management plans. Suppliers can be reached at the following numbers:

1. WSP USA Solutions Inc. (4ANPCO-20-B-0004)
   Emergency 24-hour phone number: 1-888-669-8777
2. Weston Solutions Inc. (4ANPCO-20-B-0005)
   Emergency 24-hour phone number: 1-877-227-9791
3. Tetra Tech Inc. (4ANPCO-20-B-0006)
   Emergency 24-hour phone number: 1-916-853-4599