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News Release 367
FLOOD CLEANUP TIP: TANKS, DRUMS AND BARRELS
Volume 36-367 |
Contact: Renee Bungart |
(For immediate release) |
573-751-4465 |
JEFFERSON CITY, MO., JUNE 19, 2008 -- Recent flooding may have scattered sealed tanks, drums and barrels onto neighboring properties.
These items should only be handled by trained professionals, as they may contain dangerous materials. Contact the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Environmental Emergency Response (EER) at 573-634-2436 or your local fire department for assistance.
If a propane tank is found in disaster debris, a gas distribution company may be able to identify the tank and return it to its place of origin. Propane tanks have serial numbers to help identify owners. Unknown propane tanks and cylinders can be associated with methamphetamine drug production and could be dangerous. If a propane tank or above-ground storage tank is believed to be dangerous, call the department's EER.
Missourians seeking resource referrals or non-emergency help, as well as those wanting to volunteer, are urged to call 211. The 211 Service is now available for most areas of Missouri and helps citizens with disaster information and referrals. In areas where 211 is not operational, citizens may call 800-427-4626. Information is also available on the Web at www.211missouri.org, or by
e-mailing 211missouri@stl.unitedway.org.
The Department of Natural Resources also has additional resources available to help guide flood cleanup efforts available on its Web site at www.dnr.mo.gov/disaster.htm.
For news releases on the Web, visit www.dnr.mo.gov/newsrel. For a complete listing of the department's upcoming meetings, hearings and events, visit the department's online calendar at www.dnr.mo.gov/calendar/search.do.
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