If you suspect contamination from oil or hazardous materials, contact your local fire department and MassDEP Emergency Response - 1-888-304-1133.

Rebuilding of Primary Coastal Dunes

MassDEP's Guidance for Homeowners & Conservation Commissions Relative to Storm Emergency Certification, May 2007
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Sewage Back-ups in Flooding

A Home Care Guide for managing pathogen risks from direct contact with floodwaters and/or sewage backups.
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Managing Waste Debris Following Emergency

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Emergency Asbestos Waivers

Information on obtaining emergency waivers for removal of asbestos
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Disposal of Computers & Televsions

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Dealing with Contamination from Oil, Petroleum, Fuel

How to handle a spill or contamination in your home or business
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How to Handle Household Hazardous Wastes

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Open Burning

Limits on what can be burned and when, as well as important public health and safety requirements.
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Recommendations for Private Wells Inundated by Flooding

What to do if a private well has been contaminated by floodwater. February 13, 2008.
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See Also:

Flood recovery - http://www.mass.gov/recovery
Flood donations and volunteering - http://www.mass.gov/connectandserve

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Drinking Water Public Notification Guidance

Public Water Systems must notify the people they serve when their water exceeds federal or state water quality standards. Notices are required within 24 hours if there is an acute threat to public health.
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Emergency Asbestos Waivers

Information on obtaining emergency waivers for removal of asbestos
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Handling and Management of Construction and Demolition Waste

Recycling, reuse and disposal options for carpet, roofing shingles & wood
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Hazardous Waste Management

Policies & Guidance
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Hazardous Waste Transport

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Information for Flooding in New England

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Resources for dealing with asbestos

Regulations, Policies, Guidance, Contractor list
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Resources for dealing with cleanup of oil, petroleum, fuel

Policies, Guidance, Fact sheets
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Risk Assessment

Ambient & indoor air, chemical toxicity, oil, fuel, & petroleum sites, surface, ground & drinking water
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Solid Waste Facilities

Transfer stations, landfills, compost facilities
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See Also:

Flood recovery - http://www.mass.gov/recovery
Flood donations and volunteering - www.mass.gov/connectandserve

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