Hazardous materials

Publication date: April 5, 2022

Reviewed by Conne BurnhamEmergency Management SpecialistFire and Rescue Training InstituteYou and your family can survive for several days without food, but only a short time without water. Disasters can often cause us to question the safety of our ...

Publication date: April 21, 2022

Reviewed by Conne BurnhamFire and Rescue Training InstituteHaving a plan can help your family make it through any disaster with minimal stress. A comprehensive family disaster plan includes information about each family member, household pets, ...

Publication date: April 21, 2022

Reviewed by MU ExtensionProduced by the American Red CrossReproduced with permissionWhat kind of container?What should I put my family’s disaster supplies kit in?  Disaster Supplies kits can be large or small depending on how many persons you ...

Publication date: June 1, 2017

Two key steps to minimizing the pollution potential from farm, household and shed wastes on your farm are to minimize the amount of wastes and to recycle when possible.Some hazardous materials, such as lubricating oils or solvents for cleaning metal ...

Publication date: June 1, 2017

The most important aspect of the location of your liquid-petroleum storage tank is how close it is to your drinking-water well. State water well-driller regulations outlined in the Water Well Drillers Act of the Missouri Revised Statutes (RSMo ...

Publication date: June 1, 2017

If stored safely in a secure location, fertilizers pose little danger to groundwater. Common sense suggests keeping fertilizer dry and out of the way of activities that might rip open a bag or allow rain to enter a bulk container.In the event of such ...