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Pesticide Safety Education Program 
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Pesticide Safety Education Program
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PESTICIDE SECURITY ADVISORY
The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security monitors the Homeland
Security Advisory System level for terrorist attack. In light of changes in the security level, the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) suggests that those who manufacture, distribute,
transport or store pesticides should be especially vigilant regarding physical
security of those chemicals.
The Department of Homeland Security posts the current security level on their web site: http://www.dhs.gov/
EPA recommends that you review EPA's Pesticide Consumer Alert entitled:
Pesticide Alert: Pesticide Security and Site Security published by EPA on September 2001 and available on the EPA website at:
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/citizens/pest_secu_alert.htm
The FBI requests that you expeditiously report any threats or suspicious behavior to your local FBI field office. A listing of FBI field offices can be found on the FBI website at: http://www.fbi.gov/contact/fo/fo.htm. Okalahoma’s FBI and U.S. Marshall state office contact information can be found here.
Explanatory information on the Homeland Security Advisory System can be
found at: http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?theme=29
Additional information on chemical security can be found at the following websites:
Guidelines to Help Ensure A Secure Agribusiness from Agricultural Retailers Association, CropLife America and the Fertilizer Institute.
http://www.croplifeamerica.org/pubs/secure_agbiz.pdf
USDA has prepared information outlining simple, yet important steps, which can be taken to prevent or respond to a threat to our food supply. The information is available at http://www.usda.gov/homelandsecurity/homeland.html
The U.S. Department of Justice, through Sandia National Laboratories, has developed a chemical facility vulnerability assessment methodology (VAM). The VAM is a tool which chemical facilities may apply to assess their security vulnerabilities and to assist decisions regarding how to appropriately address those vulnerabilities. A report detailing the AM can be accessed on the National Institute of Justice's website at: http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/nij/195171.pdf
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) with the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association and the Chlorine Institute have produced a chemical site security guideline document and a chemical transportation security guideline document. Both documents are available on the ACC website at:
http://www.Americanchemistry.com/
http://www.americanchemistry.com/cmawebsite.nsf/s?readform&nnar-53rkt8
http://www.americanchemistry.com/cmawebsite.nsf/s?readform&nnar-54fjea
The Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) has released, "Guidelines for Analyzing and Managing the Security Vulnerabilities of Fixed Chemical Sites." This book is intended for chemical site managers, process safety managers, security managers and others responsible for conducting security vulnerability analyses and managing security at fixed chemical sites. To request a copy of this document visit the CCPS website at: http://www.djbassoc.com/CCPSregister.asp
If you have questions regarding this advisory or EPA's Pesticide Security Alert, please contact EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs at (703) 305-5017.
Some General Safety Guidelines for Pesticide Security
Secure pesticides at all times. Secure and maintain storage facilities at place of business or farm/ranch. Try to deter theft as much as possible. Use as many security measures as possible such as security systems, lighting, and locks.
Keep inventory up to date. Know where all items are and where they go. Missing items should be reported as soon as possible if theft is suspected.
Be aware of people around you and near your storage areas. Pay special attention to people who seem out of place or strangers that you start to notice frequently.
Secure all application equipment and vehicles at all times to deter theft and prohibit unauthorized use.
Keep in touch with local law enforcement. Inform law enforcement what might be stored and have them help in securing facilities. Keep on hand easy access contact numbers for local law enforcement and FBI.
Pay attention to customers and sales transactions. Make sure the purchase or amount of purchase fits the customers. Make sure the customer is qualified to use products. Be alert to customers who want to pay cash. Always get contact information and signatures on sales transactions.
Have an emergency plan for all situations. Know what to do in the event of fire, accidental spill, or terrorist threat. Keep all needed supplies, contact numbers, and first aid in an easy accessible place for all to find and use.
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FBI Oklahoma City Counties: Canadian, Oklahoma Address: 3301 West Memorial Road Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73134 Phone Number: (405)290-7770 Fax: (405) 290-3885 |
Muskogee Resident Agency Counties: Adair, Cherokee, Haskell, McIntosh, Muskogee, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Sequoyah, Wagoner Address: 1111 W. Broadway, Suite 200 Muskogee, OK 74401 Phone Number: (918) 687-7500 Fax: (918) 681-6525
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Ardmore Resident Agency Counties: Carter, Johnston, Love, Murray, Pontotoc Address: 310 West Main, Room 310 Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401 Phone Number: (580) 223-2018 Fax: (580) 223-6541
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Norman Resident Agency Counties: Cleveland, Garvin, McLain, Pottawatomie Address: 1818 W. Lindsey, C244 Norman, OK 73069 Phone Number: (405) 364-5137 Fax: (405) 364-5176
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Durant Resident Agency Counties: Bryan, Choctaw, Marshall, McCurtain, Pushmataha Address: 201 N. 3rd Durant, Oklahoma 74701 Phone Number: (580) 924-4382 Fax: (580) 924-2290
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Stillwater Resident Agency Counties: Kay, Lincoln, Logan, Noble, Payne Address: 424 Squires Street, Suite 230B Stillwater, OK 74074 Phone Number: (405) 372-1645 Fax: (405) 372-0594
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Elk City Resident Agency Counties: Beckham, Custer, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa, Roger Mills, Washita Address: 114 N. Adams Elk City, Oklahoma 73644 Phone Number: (580) 225-6000 Fax: (580) 243-1520
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Tulsa Resident Agency Counties: Creek, Mayes, Nowata, Osage, Pawnee, Roger, Tulsa, Washington Address: Two Memorial Place 8023 E. 63rd Place, Suite 400 Tulsa, OK 74133 Phone Number: (918) 664-3300 Fax: (918) 879-2554
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Enid Resident Agency Counties: Alfalfa, Blaine, Garfield, Grant, Kingfisher, Major Address: 311 Post Office Building Enid, OK 73701 Phone Number: (580) 237-6322 Fax: (580) 237-6510
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Vinita Resident Agency Counties: Craig, Delaware, Ottawa Address: Post Office Building, Room 210, Vinita, OK 74301 Phone Number: (918) 256-2299 Fax: (918) 256-5912
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Lawton Resident Agency Counties: Beckham, Caddo, Comanche, Cotton, Grady, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Jefferson, Kiowa, Stevens, Tillman, Washita Address: 410 SW 5th Street, Room 309 Lawton, Oklahoma 73501 Phone Number: (580) 353-3090 Fax: (580) 353-3154
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Woodward Resident Agency Counties: Beaver, Cimarron, Custer, Dewey, Ellis, Harper, Roger Mills, Texas, Woods, Woodward Address: 2220 Oklahoma Ave, Suite 210, Woodward, OK 73801 Phone Number: (580) 256-5711 Fax: (580)256-5714
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McAlester Resident Agency Counties: Atoka, Coal, Hughes, Latimer, Le Flore, Pittsburg, Seminole Address: Federal Building McAlester, Oklahoma 74501 Phone Number: (918) 423-1413 Fax: (918) 423-7912
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U.S. Marshall Northern District of Oklahoma (N/OK) U.S. Marshal: Timothy Welch Address: U.S. Courthouse, 333 West 4th Street, Room 4557, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 Phone Number: (918)581-7738
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Eastern District of Oklahoma (E/OK) U.S. Marshall: John W. Loyd Address: U.S. Courthouse, 111 North 5th Street, Room 136, Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401 Phone Number: (918)687-2523
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Western District of Oklahoma (W/OK) U.S. Marshall: Michael W. Roach Address: U.S. Courthouse, 200 NW 4th Street, Room 2418, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102 Phone Number: (405)231-4206
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Northern District of Texas (N/TX) U.S. Marshall: Randy Paul Ely Address: Federal Building, 1100 Commerce Street, Room 16F47, Dallas, TX 75242 Phone Number: (214)767-0836
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