Hazardous Materials

Many of our communities are home to businesses that either manufacture or use hazardous chemicals that present a real and present danger to the citizens surrounding these facilities. In addition, hazardous chemicals routinely pass through our communities by truck or rail. A single collision or derailment can quickly turn an otherwise safe and serene day into a race to save lives.

In the event of a chemical spill the most vulnerable people would be those outside in the direct path of noxious fumes. Unfortunately they also would be the ones least likely to be listening to local radio or television broadcasts which would alert the imminent danger.

A LAWS unit installed in areas where citizens gather outdoors can be used by local officials to provide a warning as well as detailed instructions regarding how to respond to the threat thereby minimizing injury and loss of life.