Natural Environment
CHEMICAL HAZARDS IN FLOODS & DISASTERS
| Floods and other disasters often cause hazardous chemicals such as gasoline and diesel to spill out of vehicles, industrial facilities, fuel supplies, and other sources. These can pose health hazards to the general public and cleanup workers. This website provides information on petroleum hydrocarbon fuels (“fuels” for simplicity), including gasoline, diesel, and related fuels. It supplements government agency websites that focus on bacteria, mold, asbestos, physical trauma and other hazards. | |
| Author | Kathleen Burns;Michael Harbut;John Braiman |
| Published by | Sciencecorps |
| Language | English |
| Published on | 2012 |
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