2024 Emergency Response Guidebook

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has just released the 2024 edition of its Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), a vital resource for emergency responders tackling hazardous materials incidents. With over 1.8 million copies being distributed to firefighters and first responders nationwide, this guide offers critical guidance for the initial stages of hazmat situations. Available free through state emergency management coordinators and as a convenient mobile app, the ERG continues its 50-year legacy of enhancing hazmat safety across the country.