Hazardous materials releases:
Sometimes a plume of a gaseous chemical can be seen, however not all chemicals are visible. The only indicator might be a strange odor. People may have difficulty breathing or experience irritation of the eyes, skin, nose or respiratory tract. They may have headaches, blurred vision, or changes of skin color, dizziness, clumsiness or lack of coordination, or gastrointestinal effects like cramps or diarrhea.