Formation of town HazMat response team
Summary
The town now has an official HazMat response team and emergency response plan — better protection when hazardous material incidents happen.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Equipment has been acquired largely through county surplus and grants; a dedicated apparatus will require future funding.
All residents in the event of a hazardous materials emergency.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Town Board - Aug 18, 2026
The town now has an official HazMat response team and emergency response plan — better protection when hazardous material incidents happen.
Town Board Work Session - Aug 13, 2026
The town would formally stand up its own hazmat response team and adopt an emergency response plan — the result of a long effort by the fire marshal's office.
Town Board Work Session - May 21, 2026
Riverhead is standing up its own hazardous materials response team, built on a new 50-page emergency response plan. The team will start as a Type 3 team with Type 2 capabilities, using surplus county trailers, and will coordinate with fire districts, police, and the county.
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