Reporting Hazards and Haz Mat Spills

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Hazardous Activity Reporting

Call 911 when any of the following occurs:

Any emergency is in progress
A hazard poses an imminent threat to life, property or the environment.
- Smell of gas
- Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sounds
If you think there may be a fire in your home or business
- Smell smoke
- A wall is warm/hot for no apparent reason, etc.

Non-Emergency Hazard Reporting

Call 925-454-2361 or send email us at LPFDPostmaster@lpfire.org when:

Hazard(s) exist that Do Not pose an imminent threat to life, property, or the environment.
- If you leave a message, please provide your name and call back number in case we have questions or to provide you with an update to your concerns.

Hazardous Materials Spill Reporting

A variety of laws address reporting the unauthorized release of solid, liquid, or gaseous hazardous materials.

There are NO penalties for reporting a non-reportable release. There is penalties for failing to make a required report. When in doubt, make a report.

In general, reporting requirements fall into three categories. One release may fall into more than one category:

Category	Comment	Who to Call
A release or threatened release poses an imminent threat to life safety, property and/or the environment	Emergency Response Needed	911
When there is a reasonable belief that the release poses a significant hazard to human health & safety, property, or environment. Health and Safety Code Section 25510:	911 response may or may NOT be appropriate any specific situation. Written follow up reports are required within 7 days if the release equals or exceeds the Federal Reportable Quantities. See below for links to lists of Federal Reportable Quantities	State OES at (800) 852-7550 Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department at (925) 454-2362. Leave a message if outside business hours.
When threshold quantities specified in other law(s) are exceeded.	Detailed matrix of reporting requirements	Varies depending upon situation