Attention Returning Galveston Residents

The EPA has posted information residents to their homes in Galveston. Read more

EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Waivers for District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia

As a result of the disruption in the supply of fuel caused by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, EPA has exercised its authority under the Clean Air Act to temporarily waive reformulated gasoline (RFG) requirements and allow the sale of conventional gasoline (CG) in all the District of Columbia and parts of Maryland. Today’s waiver also extends the current RFG waiver in Virginia. These waivers will allow greater flexibility for the fuel distribution system to support an adequate supply of gasoline. Read more

Audio Messages Promote Safety Tips in Wake of Hurricane Ike

The Environmental Protection Agency has several recorded public service announcements (PSAs) offering safety tips to affected residents as they begin to cope with the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. Read more

EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Waivers for Parts of Kentucky and Texas

As the result of the disruption in the supply of fuel caused by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, EPA has exercised its authority under the Clean Air Act to temporarily waive certain federal clean gasoline requirements for parts of Kentucky and Texas. These waivers will allow greater flexibility for the fuel distribution system to support an adequate supply. Read more

EPA Approves Third Hurricane-Related Fuel Waiver for Texas

As the result of the disruption in the supply of fuel caused by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, EPA is exercising its authority under the Clean Air Act to temporarily waive certain special diesel fuel requirements that apply only in the state of Texas. Read more

Hurricane Ike: Spill Notification

As business and industry officials return to their facilities in the wake of Hurricane Ike, the EPA reminds them to report spills to the National Response Center. The Center is integral to these facilities' long-established procedures in response to natural disasters like hurricanes. The Center serves as the sole point of contact for reporting all oil, chemical, radiological, and biological releases in the United States. Read more

EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Fuel Waivers for Virginia and Ohio

As the result of the disruption in the supply of fuel caused by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, EPA is exercising its authority under the Clean Air Act to temporarily waive certain gasoline requirements in the states of Ohio and Virginia. Read more

EPA Releases Vietnamese PSAs to Aid Hurricane Ike Response

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released four public service announcements (PSAs) to help the area’s Vietnamese-speaking community prepare for the effects of Hurricane Ike. Read more

EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Fuel Waiver for Nine Southeast States

Due to the continuing effects of storms in the Gulf and the pending landfall of Hurricane Ike, EPA is exercising its authority under the Clean Air Act to temporarily waive certain federal gasoline requirements in nine southeastern states. Read More

EPA Releases Spanish PSAs to Aid Hurricane Ike Response

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released four public service announcements (PSAs) to help the area’s Spanish-speaking community prepare for the effects of Hurricane Ike. Read More

EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Fuel Waiver for Six Counties in Florida

As a result of the disruption in the supply of fuel caused by Tropical Storms Fay and Hanna, Hurricane Gustav and the approach of Hurricane Ike, EPA has exercised its authority under the Clean Air Act to temporarily waive certain federal clean fuel requirements for six counties in Florida until Sept. 15, 2008. Read More

FEMA Provides Disaster Debris Hotline

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are asking state, tribal and local officials with questions about the federal program for picking up disaster debris to call the FEMA Debris hotline. The number is 1-866-599-4832, and it is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Read More

EPA Provides Water Well Precautions and Actions

Homeowners with water wells need to take special precautions and actions in the aftermath of hurricanes. What follows is a "how to" concerning the steps homeowners should take to ensure a safe return to water well operation. Read More

EPA Provides Septic System Information

Homeowners with septic systems need to take special precautions and actions in the aftermath of hurricanes. What follows is a "how to" concerning the steps homeowners should take to ensure a safe return to normal septic system operation. Septic systems should not be used immediately after floods. Read More

Hurricane Gustav Response Update

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) are working together to assess damage in the Hurricane Gustav impacted areas of southern Louisiana. Read More

Hurricane Gustav: Spill Notification

As business and industry officials return to their facilities in the wake of Hurricane Gustav, the EPA reminds them to report spills to the National Response Center. Read More

EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Waiver for Texas

As Hurricane Gustav makes landfall in the U.S. Gulf Coast, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has exercised its authority under the Clean Air Act to temporarily waive certain federal clean gasoline requirements for parts of Texas where they apply until Sept. 10, 2008.
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EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Waiver for 16 Parishes in Louisiana

As Hurricane Gustav moves closer to landfall in the U.S. Gulf Coast, EPA has exercised its authority under the Clean Air Act to temporarily waive certain federal clean fuel requirements for 16 parishes in the state of Louisiana until Sept. 8, 2008.
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