Asbestos

Asbestos is a heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that can be woven into fabrics and was used in many manufactured products, including building materials. If you remodel or demolish an older building, you may run into asbestos. Avoid touching or breathing asbestos-contaminated material and dispose of it correctly.

Questions about asbestos removal can be referred to Olympic Region Clean Air Authority.

Questions about asbestos disposal can be referred to the City of Port Angeles at 360-417-4875.

A Waste Disposal Application from the City of Port Angeles is required for disposal at the Regional Port Angeles Transfer Station; please call 360-417-4872.

Accidental Ingestion of Hazardous Substance - Call Washington Poison Center

Poison Help Line 800-222-1222

An important phone number to have posted next to your phone or stored in your phone is the Washington Poison Center at 800-222-1222. The Washington Poison Center (WAPC) is a statewide provider of immediate, free, and expert treatment advice and assistance on the telephone in case of exposure to poisonous, hazardous, or toxic substances. For more information on the services offered at WAPC, go to their website at Washington Poison Center.