DBRC, Emergency Response Solutions, Delaware Bay and River Cooperative

Emergency Activation

Spiller must notify DBRC of incident, please call 302-645-7861.

Please follow the information below to notify the Delaware Bay and River Cooperative of oil or chemical spills on the Delaware Bay, Delaware River and Schuylkill River in Philadelphia.

  • 24 Hour Number : (302) 645-7861
  • Regular Business Hours. (610) 859-2830

Step 1:

  • After spiller notifies DBRC.
  • Gather incident information. Location, Quantity, Product, etc.

Step 2:

Step 3:

  • Spiller makes initial determination of required equipment and resources.
  • Required equipment may include boom, boats, skimmers, etc.

Spiller Activates DBRC

  • Upon completion of steps 1 - 3, please call (302) 645-7861.

Step 4:

  • DBRC verifies caller authorization.

Step 5:



Quick Links

DBRC Oil Spill Activation Plan
Click to download the DBRC Oil Spill Activation Plan.

Spill Response Questionairre
Downloadable Word document.

Equipment Request Form
Downloadable Equipment Request Word document.

DBRCINC.contact information
Complete list of all DBRC contacts.