Madison County IL HazMat Team

04/11/2026

Ideally you should transport these grill cylinders in the bed of a truck. If you have no other alternative and must transport inside your vehicle, at the very least roll the windows down and refrain from smoking. If you detect any signs of a leaking tank, DO NOT TRANSPORT!

03/27/2026

: About 196,000 DuraTrac Stainless Steel Gas Connectors; The recalled DuraTrac gas connectors contain a manufacturing defect that could cause a gas leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Get refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/DuraTrac-Recalls-Stainless-Steel-Gas-Connectors-Due-to-Fire-Hazard

03/02/2026

Hazmat History

March 2, 1944:

Carbon monoxide asphyxiation killed 517 people inside an Italian-Swiss Alps tunnel during WWII. Uncertain if the train was unable to pull overloaded freight/passenger cars up the slope, the train was forced to stop & wait thirty minutes for a train descending in the opposite direction. During the war, locomotives were burning low-grade coal substitutes because high-grade coal was hard to obtain. These fuel substitutes produced an excessive amount of odorless & toxic carbon monoxide.

✅Reminder to check the functionality of your CO detectors if you have gas appliances in your home.✅

01/16/2026

12/13/2025

Open this Saturday, December 13th!
FREE FOR ALL ILLINOIS RESIDENTS
Time: 8AM-3PM

Location: 249 Old St. Louis Rd, Wood River

*Appointments Required*
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
https://recycleresponsibly.as.me/hhw

ACCEPTED ITEMS:
Oil-based paints, cleaning solvents, paint thinners, automotive fluid, gasoline, hobby chemicals, antifreeze, motor oil, household batteries, fluorescent lights, pool chemicals, lawn fertilizers/chemicals, and pesticides/herbicides.

Questions?
Call: 618-296-5237
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://tinyurl.com/36vwbs9b

11/09/2025

❄️ As temps drop, CO risks rise! Keep your home warm and safe this winter:

✅ Have fuel-burning appliances inspected
✅ Never use stoves/ovens to heat your home
✅ Install and test CO detectors regularly

Stay cozy, stay safe! 🔥🚨

09/20/2025

🚚 Food trucks have become a staple in our communities, serving up delicious and unique flavors. But with grills, fryers, and propane tanks onboard, fire safety must always be a top priority to protect both workers and customers.

🔥 Our partners at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) offer excellent fire safety tips and resources for food trucks. Visit their website nfpa.org to learn more and help keep everyone safe!

06/27/2025

A sobering reminder of the risks fireworks can pose.

05/20/2025

A dangerous TikTok trend — the “Paper Clip Challenge” — is encouraging kids to insert metal objects into laptop and wall outlets.

⚡ This reckless act can cause electrical fires, burns, property damage, and even serious injury.
🔥 This is NOT a prank. It's considered youth firesetting and may lead to criminal charges.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents & Guardians:
Talk to your children about the dangers of viral challenges.
🛡️ We’re here to help.

Learn about our Youth Firesetting Intervention Program:
👉 https://sfm.illinois.gov/about/divisions/arson/yfsip.html
👉 Request help: https://sfm.illinois.gov/about/divisions/arson/yfsip/yfsi-requestform.html
📞 Call us: 217-720-5835

04/23/2025

Your county hazmat team members took advantage of favorable weather over the last few days to train on some important skill sets.

04/08/2025

Lithium Ion batteries and water are a dangerous combination.