About IDHS Hazmat and Radiation Programs
The IDHS Hazmat Section and Radiation Programs work to protect Hoosiers from hazardous materials and radiological threats.
The Hazmat Section supports the Indiana Emergency Response Commission, which oversees Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) in each Indiana county and reviews their emergency response plans. The section also handles permitting for regulated explosives and fire safety cigarette manufacturers, and it has staff available to help respond to hazmat situations statewide.
The Radiation Programs ensure the health and safety of Hoosiers and the environment from radioactive materials. The IDHS radiation programs also have the responsibility to regulate the use of radioactive materials in the state and register all facilities that have radioactive materials. If radioactive materials are found in the public in the state, IDHS conducts investigations to locate, identify, secure and ensure proper disposal of the materials in conjunction with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and others.