DALLAS - As hurricane season begins, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reminds facility operators of preventing, minimizing and reporting chemical releases during hazardous weather events.
Facility operators are obligated to maintain safety, minimize releases that do occur, and report chemical releases or oil spills and discharges in a timely manner by law.
Communities located near industrial facilities on the Gulf Coast rely on the owners and operators to prepare for these potential chemical releases, spills that could occur during severe weather, according to Regional Administrator Dr. Earthea Nance.
EPA is working with the states of Louisiana and Texas to ensure Gulf Coast communities are prepared for hazardous weather. EPA reminds facility owners in those coastal states to do their part and prepare to secure operations in the event of hurricanes.
Review updated state-federal guidelines for flooding preparedness. A list of these contacts by state is available here.
Prevention and reporting requirements for facilities are available on our webpage. In the event of a hazardous weather incident, visit EPA's Natural Disasters webpage for updated emergency information. (EPA 07/18/23)
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