After a crash involving hazardous materials, which action is correct?

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Why

Vapors and fumes released by hazardous materials drift with the wind, so moving people a good distance away and to the upwind side keeps them out of harm's way. Others need to be openly warned about the hazard, not kept in the dark.

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Topic: Hazardous materials   License: CDL

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• HazMat Emergencies and Reporting

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