Weather the Storm – Save Your Business: Prevent Chemical Releases During Floods and Storm Surges
It’s critical to develop a flood plan to minimize releases of these materials that can lead to both property loss and chemical exposures for humans and the environment. Determine the flood risk of your building and develop a flood management plan. If you need help, below is a list of resources to get you started:
RESOURCE LIST
Weather the Storm – Save Your Business Factsheets and Training Curriculum
- Flood-Proof Your Business: Prevent Chemical Releases During Floods and Storm Surges
- Dry Cleaning Businesses: Prevent Chemical Releases During Floods and Storm Surges
- Auto Repair Shops: Prevent Chemical Releases During Floods and Storm Surges
- Scrap Metal Businesses: Prevent Chemical Releases During Floods and Storm Surges
- Training Guide for Local Officials, Staff and Employees Version 1: Implementing Community-Led Outreach to Achieve Pollution Prevention in Flood Risk Areas
Flood-Proof Resources
- FEMA P-936, Floodproofing Non-Residential Buildings:
The publication provides information about regulatory requirements, design considerations, and descriptions of flood proofing methods and equipment. - FEMA technical guidance on properly anchoring above ground storage tanks
- NJ DEP Engineering and Construction:
The Engineering and Construction Program is responsible for administering shore protection, dam restoration and flood control projects throughout the State of New Jersey. - NJ Flood Mapper:
An interactive flood mapping website created by Rutgers University.
Safer Chemicals Resources
- EPA’s Safer Choice
EPA Safer Choice helps consumers, businesses, and purchasers find products that perform and are safer for human health. - EPA’s Safer Choice (Spanish)
Safer Choice ayuda a los consumidores y compradores comerciales a identificar y seleccionar productos con ingredientes químicos más seguros, sin sacrificar calidad ni rendimiento. - EPA Safer Choice Product Search
Find products that meet the Safer Choice Standard - Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI):
Provides resources and tools to reduce the use of toxic chemicals - OSHA Transitioning to Safer Chemicals: A Toolkit for Employers and Workers
EPA Pollution Prevention Resources
- EPA Pollution Prevention:
Pollution prevention (P2) is any practice that reduces, eliminates, or prevents pollution at its source. - EPA Pollution Prevention Resources for Business
What You Can Do About Pollution Prevention – Business Resources - EPA Region 2 Pollution Prevention Programs and Initiatives
Dry Cleaning Sector Additional Resources
- EPA Region 2 Insights Bulletin Dry Cleaning Sector: Pollution Prevention Tips
- Toxics Use Reduction Institute at UMass Lowell assessed PERC alternatives for dry cleaning
- OSHA’s Topic Page on Dry Cleaners:
Overview of standards, hazard recognition, possible solutions and additional resources
Auto Repair Additional Resources
- EPA Region 2 Insights Bulletin Auto Repair Sector: Pollution Prevention Tips
- OSHA Auto Body Repair and Refinishing:
Overview of standards, hazards and solutions and additional resources.
Scrap Metal Additional Resources
- EPA Region 2 Insights Bulletin Scrap Metal Sector: Pollution Prevention Tips
- OSHA’s Guidance for the Identification and Control of Safety and Health Hazards in Metal Scrap Recycling
Small Business Assistance
- Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP):
Helps with environmental regulations
And if you are already a sustainable business, consider registering on NJ Sustainable Business Registry.