| The MDEQ Emergency Services Division responds, as needed, to any incident involving hazardous materials, oil spills or any pollutant that poses a threat or potential threat to human health and safety or the environment. The Emergency Services Division minimizes the impacts to the environment and public health from chemical spills and other environmental emergencies. MDEQ, as appointed by the Governor, is the State Natural Resource Trustee, the voice of Mississippi citizens for the protection of Mississippi's natural resources. |
Reporting Spills |
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Report any spill to the 24-hour State Warning Point at the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency 1-800-222-6362. Spills of any pollutant, not just hazardous materials, that may affect state waters, land , air or public health must be reported.
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What To Do If You Suspect, Witness Or Are The Victim Of A Terrorist Act |
MDEQ Emergency Services addresses a wide variety of calls daily:
 Drugs
MDEQ plays a non-prosecutorial role in the disposal of clandestine Methamphedamine drug labs The removal of dangerous or hazardous material used in the production of these drugs from an actual lab is handled by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency's (DEA) COPS program. However, should such materials be dumped by criminals away from the actual lab, MDEQ is responsible for the safe disposal of those materials. Any suspected drug activity should be reported to local law enforcement, the Bureau of Narcotics (601) 371-3600 or 1-800-844-6272 or the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (504) 840-1100.
Mold
There is no state agency responsible for nor any regulations regarding mold. However, the Mississippi Department of Health has a detailed webpage on mold with information for citizens to learn more about recognizing, cleaning up and the health affects of mold in the home. Click here to learn more about mold.
Natural Disasters
MDEQ assists the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and other state agencies in the preparations and cleanup in the event of natural disasters like hurricanes, dam breaks, flooding.
 Terrorism
Spills
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First contact local authorities, or the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the proper authorities will be notified. If what is witnessed is a biological incident call MEMA and/or State Health. If it's a terrorist incident, call the local authorities first, who are often the closest and can respond the fastest.
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Street Address:
1542 A Old Whitfield Road
Pearl, MS 39208
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Mailing Address:
Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
Office of Pollution Control
Emergency Services Division
P. O. Box 2261
Jackson, MS 39225 |
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Fax Number:
(601) 961-5741 |
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