June 7, 2006—With the beginning of the hurricane season June 1, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing information for households, businesses, and state and local governments on preparations to make before hurricane-force winds or storm flooding may occur.
EPA’s Hurricanes Web site includes information for business operators on preventing and reporting chemical releases due to severe weather–which can be required by law. Local governments and community agencies can find suggestions for preparing and protecting water and wastewater facilities.
The site also contains detailed information for debris planning, since storm debris can occur in enormous amounts that overwhelm local landfills, and can also present serious dangers to human health and the environment, explains EPA.
