Explosion risk forces Arkema to evacuate Texas chemical plant
The company said some refrigeration of back-up containers has been compromised because of high-water levels and the company is monitoring temperature levels remotely.
“While we do not believe there is any imminent danger, the potential for a chemical reaction leading to a fire and/or explosion within the site confines is real,” the company said.
Arkema is working with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the state of Texas to set up a command post near the site.
U.S. Representative Ted Poe, a Texas Republican, wrote on Twitter that the Crosby plant “is in danger of fire/explosion. The local area is being evacuated. Stay out of area.”
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-storm-harvey-arkema-idUSKCN1B92J9
https://twitter.com/BigJoeBastardi/status/902651461053632513
Bastardi predicted the storm surge like issues in the bay.