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EPA and Louisiana Continue to Address Flood Issues
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Friday, 20 May 2011 11:18
DALLAS (EPA) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State of Louisiana are continuing efforts to prepare for any possible hazardous materials cleanup or chemical discharges in Louisiana as result of flooding. EPA is actively evaluating threats to human health and the environment that may exist from Mississippi River flooding of facilities and potential release of contaminants.
EPA has sent personnel to staff the Regional Response Coordination Center in Denton, Texas, and a representative to the FEMA Incident Management Advance Team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. EPA also has deployed staff to South Louisiana to coordinate activities with other response organizations.
EPA is currently working with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals to address issues associated with wastewater and drinking water facilities.