Ohio is rolling out a new response system in the case of oil and gas drilling emergencies.
Gov. John Kasich signed an executive order creating a 24/7 emergency hotline for oil and gas companies.
Calling the number is a one-stop-shop that will connect the drilling operation with state services from the to the to the .
ODNR鈥檚 Steve Irwin says this takes the guess work out of who should be called first.
鈥淲hen minutes matter, a common sense phone call of one call, that makes all the difference,鈥� Irwin said.
Advocates with the say they鈥檙e encouraged and believe a quicker response protects the public and the environment.
