TABLE OF CONTENTS:

• How You May Be Exposed To A Chemical
• Children And Poisoning
• Home Product Precautions
• Family Disaster Plan/Supplies Kit
• Major Chemical Emergencies/Notification of an Emergency
• Shelter-In-Place
• Evacuation/Emergency Procedures For School Children
• Chemical Poisoning
• First Aid Treatment For Chemical Burns
• Who Helps In A Chemical Emergency/Points to Remember
• Important Telephone Numbers

Chemicals Are an Important Part of Life

Chemicals are a natural and important part of our environment. Even though we often don't think about it, we use chemicals every day. Chemicals help keep our food fresh and our bodies clean. They help our plants grow and fuel our cars. And chemicals make it possible for us to live longer, healthier lives.

Under certain conditions, chemicals can be poisonous or have a harmful effect on your health. Some chemicals which are safe, and even helpful in small amounts, can be harmful in larger quantities or under certain conditions. Chemical accidents do happen... at home and in the community, and the American Red Cross wants you to be prepared.

Read more here: http://www.redcross.org/museum/prepare_org/text/basic/chemicalsTX.htm