Emergency Numbers by State POISON CONTROL CENTERS Poison Centers maintain a 24-hour consultant service in diagnosis and treatment of human illness resulting from toxic substances. Make sure that your physician knows the Poison Center's telephone number and do not hesitate to call in case of an emergency. Alabama Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222 Arkansas Poison Control 1-800-222-1222 Florida 1-800-222-1222 Georgia 1-800-222-1222 Kentucky 1-800-222-1222 PESTICIDE SPILLS Alabama - CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 (24 hours) Arkansas Department of Emergency Management 1-800-322-4012 Florida 1-800-424-9300 (24 hours) Georgia 1-800-241-4113 (24 hours) Kentucky - CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 (24 hours) HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CLEANUP Alabama (334) 260-2700 after 5 pm (334) 242-4378 Arkansas Department of Emergency Management 1-800-322-4012 Florida - Florida Highway Patrol (850) 617-2000 Georgia - Georgia Highway Patrol *GSP (*477) Kentucky 1-800-928-2380 PESTICIDE CONTAINER RECYCLING Alabama (334) 242-2640 Arkansas (501) 225-1598 See note below* Florida (352) 392-4721 Georgia (404) 656-4958 Kentucky 1-800-205-6543 MISUSE OF PESTICIDES It is a violation of law to use any pesticide in a manner not permitted by its labeling. To protect yourself, never apply any pesticide in a manner or for a purpose other than as instructed on the label or in labeling accompanying the pesticide product that you purchase. Do not ignore the instructions for use of protective clothing and devices and for storage and disposal of pesticide wastes, including containers. All recommendations for pesticide use included in this manual were legal at the time of publication, but the status of registration and use patterns are subject to change by actions of state and federal regulatory agencies. * In Arkansas and Texas, pesticide container recycling is not required as according to state law " properly rinsed agricultural chemical containers are not classified as hazardous waste. " 364 2021 Vegetable Crop Handbook for Southeastern United States Louisiana -- Louisiana Department of Ag & Forestry 1-855-452-5323 Mississippi - CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 (24 hours) North Carolina 1-800-262-8200 (24 hours) South Carolina - SCDHEC 1-888-481-0125 (24 hours) Oklahoma - DEQ 1-800-522-0206 Tennessee - CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 (24 hours) Texas - CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 (24 hours) Virginia - CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 (24 hours) Louisiana Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222 Mississippi AgroMedicine Program 1-800-738-9898 or (601) 354-7660 North Carolina - Carolinas Poison Center 1-800-222-1222 Oklahoma Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222 South Carolina - Palmetto Poison Center 1-800-222-1222 Tennessee Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222 Texas Poison Control Network 1-800-222-1222 Virginia Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222 Louisiana -- Louisiana Department of Ag & Forestry 1-855-452-5323 Mississippi Highway Patrol (601) 352-9100 North Carolina - NC Highway Patrol 1-800-662-7956 South Carolina - SCDHEC 1-888-481-0125 (24 Hours) Oklahoma - Oklahoma Highway Patrol *55 (or DEQ Land Protection Div. (405) 702-5100) Tennessee (615) 741-0001 Texas 1-800-424-9300 (24 hours) Virginia 1-800-424-8802 Louisiana -- Louisiana Department of Ag & Forestry 1-855-452-5323 Mississippi (601) 961-5171 North Carolina (919) 733-3556 South Carolina 1-800-654-3145 Oklahoma (405) 744-5531 Tennessee 1-800-654-3145 Texas See note below* Virginia (804) 371-6560