by SpillResponse | Jun 23, 2019 | #SpillLife, Cleanings, Emergency Response, Hazmat, Latest Response, Remediation, Spill Cleanup, Waste Management
On May 5th, First Call Environmental responded to a substantial release of petroleum in a residential neighborhood of Henrico County. Quantity and source of the release was not known, which had impacted multiple residences’ yards, street side ditches, storm water...
by SpillResponse | Jun 21, 2019 | #SpillLife, Emergency Response, First Call Training, Safety Corner
.Who is at Risk for Fatigue? Nearly everyone has experienced tiredness and an inability to function at an optimal level. But you may not realize just how much fatigue puts you and those around you at risk. Fatigue can happen to anyone, although some are more at risk...
by SpillResponse | May 20, 2019 | #SpillLife, Cleanings, Emergency Response, Hazmat, Latest Response, Spill Cleanup
On May 1st, a tractor/trailer was involved in an interstate highway accident near Petersburg, VA. As a result, approximately 2,500 gallons of white paint had released along the highway pavement, shoulder, and flowed down an embankment, entering a large stream. Local...
by SpillResponse | May 20, 2019 | #SpillLife, Community, Emergency Response, Safety Corner
811 is the phone number you call before digging to protect yourself and others from unintentionally hitting underground utility lines. There are millions of miles of buried utilities beneath the surface of the earth that are vital to everyday living like water,...
by SpillResponse | Apr 22, 2019 | #SpillLife, Emergency Response, Hazmat, Latest Response, Spill Cleanup
First Call Environmental’s Baltimore, Maryland location responded to the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Aberdeen MD for a release of heating oil due to a driver malfunction. The release was estimated to be 200 gallons. Upon arrival, our crew was met by APG Police and...
by SpillResponse | Apr 22, 2019 | Community, Emergency Response, Safety Corner
Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 3,166 lives in 2017 alone. NHTSA leads the national effort to save lives by preventing this dangerous behavior. Get the facts, get involved, and help us keep America’s roads safe. Get Involved: Help Stop Distracted Driving We...
