Auf- und abschwellender Heulton (eine Minute) © Stadt Karlsruhe, BD
Incident in Karlsruhe
In Karlsruhe, four companies are located along the Rhine that work with hazardous chemical substances. Therefore, it is important for you to know what to do if an incident should actually occur.
How will I be warned?
The following siren alarms will sound:
Gleichbleibender Dauerton (eine Minute) © Stadt Karlsruhe, BD
During a drill, the alarms are sounded in reverse order:
The warning signal with a constant tone sounds first, followed by the warning signal with a wailing sound.
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What should I do in case of an accident?
Don’t try fleeing by foot or by car. If possible, seek shelter upstairs or on a top floor; dangerous gases are usually heavier than air.
Passersby should be taken in until the emergency has been called off.
The same applies if you are in a car.
The same applies if you are in a car.
Follow the news and all emergency announcements. Don’t try to handle or assess the situation on your own; wait for the public authorities’ instructions as they are broadcasted over local radio and television stations.
The emergency lines from the fire department & rescue directing center 112 and police department 110 are not information centers.
If you are seeking information, contact the City Council Information Hotline at 0721 133-3333 which is set up in the event of a crisis.
If you are experiencing health related problems, contact a doctor or the emergency service.
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Hazardous Substances of Relevance
stored/processed at EnBW
Ammonia Aolution
stored/processed at Carl Roth GmbH + Co. KG
Identifying Properties
Pungent smell
Dangerous Properties
toxic, dangerous for the environment
Effects on our body and enviroment
If inhaled: a sore throat, cough, and/or shortness of breath. A pulmonary oedema can only be determined after several hours. In case of contact with skin: rashes, severe burns and/or pain. In case of contact with eyes: strong irritation, a corrosive effect, rashes, pain and/or a significant reduction of visual acuity.
Ammonia is highly toxic for bodies of water.
Gasoline, gasoline components, gasoil (diesel fuel, heating oil EL)
stored/processed at EnBW, MiRO and Oiltanking
Crude Oil, liquid petroleum gas (LPG), flammable gases
stored/processed at EnBW, MiRO
Identifying Prooerties
Common stench of gasoline and oil
Dangerous Properties
Harmful to health, dangerous for the environment, highly flammable, potential carcinogenic
Effects on our body and enviroment
Skin irritation. Cause of serious health problems if it comes in contact with skin, is swallowed or inhaled for too long. Causes lung damage if ingested. Fumes can cause tiredness and dizziness. Toxic for bodies of water, leaving them possibly contaminated on a long-term basis. If released into the atmosphere, it creates a flammable gas cloud. The soot causes fire. Potential carcinogenic. Can lead to inherited health problems. May harm a child still in the womb.
stored/processed at MiRO, Carl Roth GmbH + Co. KG
Identifying Properties
Acrid and pungent smell
Dangerous Properties
Corrosive, highly toxic
Effects on our body and enviroment
Highly toxic when inhaled, swallowed and/or when it comes in contact with skin. Causes serious burns. If released into the atmosphere, it creates a steam cloud, similar to fog.
stored/ processed at MiRO
Identifying Properties
Smell of “rotton eggs“
Dangerous Properties
Highly flammable, highly toxic, dangerous for the environment
Effects on our body and environment
Highly toxic when inhaled and for bodies of water. If released into the atmosphere, it creates a flammable gas cloud.
stored/processed at Hartchrom GmbH
Identifying Properties
Odourless, can cause irritation to the throat
Dangerous Properties
Highly toxic, corrosive and dangerous for the environment
Effects on our body and environment
Causes burning of skin and mucous membranes. If released into the environment, it creates a steam cloud similar to fog. It is severely hazardous to bodies of water.
stored/processed at: Carl Roth GmbH + Co. KG
Identifying Prooerties
odorless
Dangerous Properties
Toxic, potentially carcinogenic, dangerous for the environment
Effects on our body and enviroment
Toxic if swallowed and if inhaled. May cause cancer by inhalation. May damage the unborn child. Very toxic to aquatic life.
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