CASE (Citizen Action for a Safe Environment) was formed in December 1979 in Madison County, Kentucky to address recent incidents of mishandling toxic and hazardous materials including a cloud of gas from the Blue Grass Army Depot (BGAD) which covered the community of Peytontown. Their aim was a three-fold program of education, service and action aimed at finding solutions of problems attributed to the BGAD with the goal of protecting the community from the dangers of hazardous materials. They were especially concerned with the high rate of cancer cases among former BGAD employees related to handling of chemical PCPs.

The organization's records include meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and press releases concerning their actions.