Emergency Response Telephone Number

With PERS you get more than just an emergency response telephone number; you gain access to our support staff ready to serve you 24 hours a day every day. You'll benefit from having a resource that provides prompt and accurate answers to your technical and regulatory questions. And, should the need arise; our trained emergency response technicians are prepared to provide the assistance required to properly handle a hazardous materials incident.

Hazmat Incident Support:

In the event of a hazardous materials incident you're going to be busy. Depending on the incident, there will be specific state and Federal reporting requirements that must be promptly addressed, including formal incident reporting. PERS is staffed 24 hours a day to help facilitate your response to an incident. From start to finish, we will provide the detailed guidance and assistance you'll need to assure compliance. And with PERS, there are no additional or hidden fees. No surprises, just exceptional service and support - Guaranteed!

Transportation Coverage:

This coverage authorizes use of our toll-free emergency number for transportation of hazardous materials. The number may be used as the emergency response telephone number on hazardous materials shipping papers required by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The telephone number may also be posted on cargo tank motor vehicles as an emergency contact number for accidents, spills, leaks or vandalism. Reusable, laminated shipping papers are available to PERS customers who are private carriers.

Storage or Fueling Site Coverage:

This coverage authorizes use of our toll-free emergency number for hazardous materials storage facilities. The emergency number may be referenced as the 24-hour emergency contact on Tier II Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms (40 CFR 370.41(b)), required by SARA Title III (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). The emergency number may also be posted on storage tanks, gates, or at cardlock fueling sites. Special decals and aluminum signs are available for posting the number.