Outlines the requirements and availability of data on chemical releases including descriptions of real life scenarios. This information is meant to be used for community emergency planning purposes. Discusses SARA, which put requirements on businesses to handle chemicals safely and to report the presence of large amounts of chemicals at their site. Also includes: what is risk?; glossary of terms; references and sources; and list of extremely hazardous substances. Ideal for public education and information.

Prepared for State and local government officials, LEPCs, and other community groups that want to make Title III of the Superfund Amend. and Reauth. Act of 1986 work. It is intended as a practical guide for those who have little or no previous experience in the field of communication, and whose time and resources are limited. Discusses planning, which is vital to the success of a communication program. Suggests ways to get and keep people involved, especially important because Title III affects so many sectors of the community. A how-to-do-it section talks about specific tasks, such as giving a speech or writing a press release.