Pacific Southwest, Region 9
Serving: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Pacific Islands, Tribal Nations
Disaster Preparation
To contact a Region 9 Duty Officer for oil or chemical spills in Arizona, California, Nevada, Hawaii and the Pacific Islands please call (800) 300-2193. This number is staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Public Service Announcements
- Natural Disaster PSAs
- Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (Centers for Disease Control)
- Natural Disaster PSAs and Podcasts (Centers for Disease Control)
EPA responds to disasters that involve spills of oil, hazardous chemicals or materials that could threaten human health and the environment. EPA supports federal, tribal, state and local authorities by conducting response actions to mitigate environmental impacts caused by disasters. During an actual response action, this page will contain current information and instructions relating to environmental aspects of the situation.
In a major disaster, it might be several days before vital services are restored. Each household should discuss and develop a plan for evacuation routes, staying in contact, as well as for food, water and health care in the event of an emergency.
Current Disaster Information »
Many links in this section exit EPA. 
Disaster Preparation
Disaster Preparation for the Public
Get Prepared
Complete preparation information, multiple languages
72 Hours: Are You Prepared?
To be on your own for 72 hours
Plan Ahead
Protect Your Family & Property
Ready America | En Español
Get a kit, Make a plan, Be informed
Planning for Natural Disaster Debris (PDF) (94 pp, 1.9MB)
EPA Disaster Debris Website
Children & Special Needs
Ready Older Americans, People with special needs, pet owners