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Image of HAZMAT Responder in a protective suit holding a large 55 gallon drum of who knows what.

NJ DEP Hotline: 1-877-WARN DEP
Sussex County Communications Center: 973-940-5500

Image of the sign on the side of the new county HAZMAT truck

The Sussex County HAZMAT team, consisting of county employees and volunteers who are trained and on call to respond to environmental and public health emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Sussex County HAZMAT team was recognized by the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection as a Model Program for Hazardous Materials Response. The program has matured into a valuable asset and tool for the municipalities of Sussex County

State of the Art HAZMAT equipment including response vehicles, air monitoring instruments, personal protective equipment, and Decon units were all paid for through Homeland Security Grants received from the State and Federal Government with very little impact from county tax dollars.

The county HAZMAT truck was delivered in October, 2005
Image of new county HAZMAT truck on the day of its delivery
One of our "decon" trailers ready for deployment countywide.
Image of one of the county decontamination trailers hitched to a Sheriff's Emergency Response vehicle.
One of our "decon" tents being demonstrated for members of the Sussex County Domestic Preparedness Task Force
Image of the Sussex County Domestic Preparedness Task Force inspecting one of the county decontamination tents.
Demonstrating the capabilities of HM-1 for members of the Sussex County Domestic Preparedness Task Force
Image of the Sussex County Domestic Preparedness Task Force inspecting HM-1.

Members of the Sussex County HAZMAT team assisted in the COVID-19 response effort.

Image of the Sussex County HAZMAT team assisting in the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Sussex County Sheriff Home
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