BE INFORMED CHEMICAL THREAT
1. A chemical attack is the deliberate release of a toxic gas, liquid or solid that can poison people and the environment.	2. Watch for signs such as many people suffering from watery eyes, twitching, choking, having trouble breathing or losing coordination.
3. Many sick or dead birds, fish or small animals are also cause for suspicion.	4. If you see signs of a chemical attack, quickly try to define the impacted area or where the chemical is coming from, if possible.
5. Take immediate action to get away from any sign of a chemical attack.	6. If the chemical is inside a building where you are, try to get out of the building without passing through the contaminated area, if possible.
7. Otherwise, it may be better to move as far away from where you suspect the chemical release is and "shelter-in-place."	8. If you are outside when you see signs of a chemical attack, you must quickly decide the fastest way to get away from the chemical threat.
9. Consider if you can get out of the area or if it would be better to go inside a building and follow your plan to "shelter-in-place."	10. If your eyes are watering, your skin is stinging, you are having trouble breathing or you simply think you may have been exposed to a chemical, immediately strip and wash. Look for a hose, fountain, or any source of water.
11. Wash with soap and water, if possible, but do not scrub the chemical into your skin.	12. Seek emergency medical attention.
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