Please do not investigate further or touch the substance.

This is not a situation for a regular pest control service. You need emergency responders who are trained for hazardous materials.

  • Call the Non-Emergency Fire Department Line or 911. Describe exactly what you told us:

    • A strange, moving, slimy substance with a horrific rotting smell.

    • Your physical symptoms (chest tightness, metallic taste).

    • That you fear it could be a hazardous material or chemical.

  • Why them? Firefighters are trained as first responders for hazardous material (HazMat) incidents. They have the equipment and expertise to identify and safely contain the substance.