Emergency Response
Report Environmental Emergencies
24hrs - By Phone Only
1-888-233-7745 outside 317 Area Code
233-7745 inside 317 Area Code
Our mission as the Emergency Response Section is to protect public health and to mitigate harm during spill events and environmental emergencies. We plan, train, and respond with local, state, and federal agencies to achieve the best results possible.
General Information
The Emergency Response Section is available 24 hours a day to receive spill reports and provide response assistance. The primary role of the section is to facilitate spill response actions from persons experiencing spills to soil and water. The section may also request assistance from the United States Environmental Protection Agency during air release emergencies. Responders are located in the following four IDEM regional offices: Indianapolis, Gary, Merrillville, and Petersburg.
Laws and Regulations
Print your own of the following:
- The Indiana Spill Rule is part of 327 IAC 2 Water Quality Standards. You can find a copy of the spill rule by going to Indiana Spill Rule 327 IAC 2-6 [PDF]. You will need to go to 2-6.1 of this article to find the spill rule.
- Secondary Containment of Hazardous Materials [PDF].
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