Archive for HazMat
'We were prepared for a mass decontamination' – Eagle-Tribune
Eagle-Tribune'We were prepared for a mass decontamination'Eagle-TribuneThe explosion was reported at 2:30 p.m., triggering an enormous emergency response and flooding the chemical plant parking lot with police cruisers, fire trucks and ambulances. After the injured people were taken by ambulance from the ... Dow Chemical ... Read more [...]
HELLYEAH: Video Footage Of Houston Concert Evacuation – BLABBERMOUTH.NET
BLABBERMOUTH.NETHELLYEAH: Video Footage Of Houston Concert EvacuationBLABBERMOUTH.NETA Houston, Texas venue hosting a HELLYEAH concert had to be evacuated late Friday night (January 15) due to an ammonia leak at a food processing plant nearby. Fan-filmed video footage of the evacuation can be seen below. According to KHOU.com, a number ...and more » Read more [...]
Flint's water crisis: what went wrong – The Guardian
The GuardianFlint's water crisis: what went wrongThe GuardianA local General Motors engine plant stopped using water from the Flint river because parts were becoming rusted, but officials nevertheless continued to reassure residents the water was safe to drink – a decision deemed “unconscionable” by Democratic ...and more » Read more [...]
Anderson River Park reopens after leak – Redding Record Searchlight
Redding Record SearchlightAnderson River Park reopens after leakRedding Record SearchlightGases from the chlorine and sulfur dioxide leaks, reported about 12:20 p.m. Thursday at the wastewater treatment plant in the park, didn't escape from the plant, said public information officer Cheryl Buliavac of the California Department of Forestry ...and more » Read more [...]
Cohoes incinerator faces mercury limits on water pollution – Albany Times Union
Cohoes incinerator faces mercury limits on water pollutionAlbany Times UnionIn September 2014 Norlite was hit with a nearly $30,000 DEC fine for several, including a pungent chemical release the previous summer. During a March 2012 inspection of the plant, DEC investigators also found that Norlite had violated a 2007 state air ... Read more [...]
Chemical Leak Prompts Concert Evacuation – Pollstar (subscription)
Chemical Leak Prompts Concert EvacuationPollstar (subscription)A chemical leak downtown during a recent Hellyeah concert at Warehouse Live in Houston prompted officials to evacuate the club hosting the show. Photo: Jeff Mintline / MintyPics.com. Hellyeah - The Machine Shop, Flint, Mich. Authorities received ... Read more [...]
Local Emergency Planning Committee gears up for emergencies – Clark Fork Valley Press
Local Emergency Planning Committee gears up for emergenciesClark Fork Valley PressTim Read, Mineral County Planner and Retired Superior Fire Chief John Woodland presented a slide show to the group regarding the freezing rain and icy roads that occurred on December 4 which resulted in closing I-90. The highway was closed for several ... Read more [...]
New Report, Interactive Map Show that People of Color and the Poor Are More … – Center for Effective Government
Center for Effective GovernmentNew Report, Interactive Map Show that People of Color and the Poor Are More ...Center for Effective GovernmentCommunities near these facilities face the greatest danger from a toxic chemical release or explosion and are often exposed to toxic emissions on a daily basis. We compared the demographics of people living within one mile of these dangerous facilities ... Read more [...]
New Report, Interactive Map Show that People of Color and the Poor Are More Likely to Live Near Chemical Hazards – Center for Effective Government
Center for Effective GovernmentNew Report, Interactive Map Show that People of Color and the Poor Are More Likely to Live Near Chemical HazardsCenter for Effective GovernmentCommunities near these facilities face the greatest danger from a toxic chemical release or explosion and are often exposed to toxic emissions on a daily basis. We compared the demographics of people living within one mile of these dangerous facilities ... Read more [...]
As Water Problems Grew, Officials Belittled Complaints From Flint – New York Times
New York TimesAs Water Problems Grew, Officials Belittled Complaints From FlintNew York TimesIt was not until late in 2015, after months of complaints, that state officials finally conceded what critics had been contending: that Flint was in the midst of a major public health emergency, as tap water pouring into families' homes contained ...Flint Has Been Looking at Water All WrongCityLabFlint Mayor Says Water Crisis Wouldn't Have Happened in Rich SuburbAlaska Dispatch Newsall 2,033 news articles » Read more [...]
Flint Has Been Looking at Water All Wrong – CityLab
CityLabFlint Has Been Looking at Water All WrongCityLabIn April 2014, under the direction of a state-appointed emergency manager, the nearly bankrupt city opted to switch its water supply from the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department Supply over to its own Flint River. The plan was to use the local supply ...and more » Read more [...]
Flint Mayor Says Water Crisis Wouldn't Have Happened in Rich Suburb – Alaska Dispatch News
CBS NewsFlint Mayor Says Water Crisis Wouldn't Have Happened in Rich SuburbAlaska Dispatch NewsObama declared a state of emergency in the city and surrounding county on Saturday in response to the crisis, allowing the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide up to $5 million in aid. He also sent Nicole Lurie, the ... Snyder has come under ...Flint Has Been Looking at Water All WrongCityLaball 918 news articles » Read more [...]
Roads closed after chemical leak at Geismar plant – WBRZ
WBRZRoads closed after chemical leak at Geismar plantWBRZGEISMAR - Plant officials said an ammonia leak that started early Wednesday morning at PCS Nitrogen in Geismar has been contained with no injuries reported. State Police said HazMat crews responded to work the leak, which shut down LA 3115 between ...and more » Read more [...]
Obama Says if He Were a Flint Parent, He'd Be 'Beside Myself' – New York Times
New York TimesObama Says if He Were a Flint Parent, He'd Be 'Beside Myself'New York TimesMr. Snyder has come under fire from Democrats and local officials for his administration's handling of the crisis. State officials have acknowledged being much too slow to take complaints about Flint's water seriously, but critics say that even since ...Flint Has Been Looking at Water All WrongCityLaball 675 news articles » Read more [...]
Flint Mayor Says Water Crisis Wouldn't Have Happened in Rich Suburb – New York Times
New York TimesFlint Mayor Says Water Crisis Wouldn't Have Happened in Rich SuburbNew York TimesMr. Obama declared a state of emergency in the city and surrounding county on Saturday in response to the crisis, allowing the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide up to $5 million in aid. He also sent Nicole Lurie, the assistant secretary ...and more » Read more [...]
Septic tank truck collides with car, hazmat team called to clean up spill – First Coast News
First Coast NewsSeptic tank truck collides with car, hazmat team called to clean up spillFirst Coast NewsA hazmat team with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department was called to cleanup a big mess after a septic tank truck collided head-on with car on the city's northside Wednesday morning, authorities said. The accident happened about 8 a.m. on Dunn ... Read more [...]
Middletown prepared for any railroad accident involving hazardous materials, official says – Bucks County Courier Times
Bucks County Courier TimesMiddletown prepared for any railroad accident involving hazardous materials, official saysBucks County Courier TimesStrouse did suggest, however, that perhaps McGuire could attempt to get more specific information about hazardous materials passing through the township on its rail lines and that maybe Middletown could become "part of a broader information sharing ... Read more [...]
Hazardous materials team investigates white powder at Wells Fargo Operations Center – Billings Gazette
Billings GazetteHazardous materials team investigates white powder at Wells Fargo Operations CenterBillings GazetteMembers of the Billings Regional Hazardous Materials Team donned protective suits and respirators before entering the facility. Hafner said the team would test the substance to determine whether it was a toxic substance like anthrax or ricin. Billings ...White powder at Billings Wells Fargo Operations Center is cocaineThe Missoulianall 17 news articles » Read more [...]
Hazardous materials team investigates white powder at Wells Fargo Operations … – Billings Gazette
Billings GazetteHazardous materials team investigates white powder at Wells Fargo Operations ...Billings GazetteMembers of the Billings Regional Hazardous Materials Team donned protective suits and respirators before entering the facility. Hafner said the team would test the substance to determine whether it was a toxic substance like anthrax or ricin. Billings ...White powder at Billings Wells Fargo Operations Center is cocaineThe Missoulianall 17 news articles » Read more [...]
St. V's ready for hazardous materials incidents – KULR-TV
KULR-TVSt. V's ready for hazardous materials incidentsKULR-TVSo anything from severe weather to hazardous materials that could affect the community, and everything in between," said Jason Mahoney, St. V's Emergency Preparedness Coordinator. Mahoney walked KULR-8 through what would happen if that white ... Read more [...]
Victim of plant explosion loved his work, family says – Houston Chronicle
Houston ChronicleVictim of plant explosion loved his work, family saysHouston ChronicleThat meant he was a foreman, essentially, for chemical plants and refineries around the region. The job cost him his life Saturday, as he ... Officials with Evergreen did not respond to questions seeking comment Tuesday, and the Harris County Sheriff's ...and more » Read more [...]
Propane explosion in Palmetto – WTSP 10 News
WTSP 10 NewsPropane explosion in PalmettoWTSP 10 NewsEmergency crews are on the scene of a chemical leak on U.S. Highway 41 near 67th Street West in Palmetto. No one has been injured but hazardous materials crews are on the scene. U.S. 41 is closed in both directions from 69th Street to Interstate 275. Read more [...]
Mihalopoulos: Honoring King by promising teens, 'We've got your backs' – Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-TimesMihalopoulos: Honoring King by promising teens, 'We've got your backs'Chicago Sun-TimesBrock Brockway, a 30-year-old chemical engineer and Michigan native who has lived in North Kenwood since 2011, said his wife was home with their three kids when she called and told him about the shooting in September. “It's horrible .... “There's a ...and more » Read more [...]
Hazardous materials team to investigate white powder at Wells Fargo Operations Center – Billings Gazette
Billings GazetteHazardous materials team to investigate white powder at Wells Fargo Operations CenterBillings GazetteBillings police and firefighters respond to the the Wells Fargo Operations Center on Overland Avenue after mailroom workers reported being exposed to a white powder at about 11:20 a.m. on Tuesday. prev. next. Billings police and firefighters are ...and more » Read more [...]
Hazardous materials team investigate white powder at Wells Fargo Operations Center – Billings Gazette
Billings GazetteHazardous materials team investigate white powder at Wells Fargo Operations CenterBillings GazetteMembers of the Billings Regional Hazardous Materials Team donned protective suits and respirators before entering the facility. Hafner said the team would test the substance to determine if it was a toxic substance like anthrax or ricin. Billings ... Read more [...]
Hazardous materials team to investigate white powder at Wells Fargo Operations … – Billings Gazette
Billings GazetteHazardous materials team to investigate white powder at Wells Fargo Operations ...Billings GazetteBillings police and firefighters respond to the the Wells Fargo Operations Center on Overland Avenue after mailroom workers reported being exposed to a white powder at about 11:20 a.m. on Tuesday. prev. next. Billings police and firefighters are ... Read more [...]
EPA Simplifies Disclosure and Resolution of Certain Hazardous Chemical Reporting Violations – Lexology (registration)
EPA Simplifies Disclosure and Resolution of Certain Hazardous Chemical Reporting ViolationsLexology (registration)Violations relating to chemical release reporting under EPCRA Section 304 are not eligible as Category 1 violations; nor are violations from which the company has derived significant economic benefit. Category 2 includes (i) all non-EPCRA violations ... Read more [...]
EPA Simplifies Disclosure and Resolution of Certain Hazardous Chemical … – Lexology (registration)
EPA Simplifies Disclosure and Resolution of Certain Hazardous Chemical ...Lexology (registration)Violations relating to chemical release reporting under EPCRA Section 304 are not eligible as Category 1 violations; nor are violations from which the company has derived significant economic benefit. Category 2 includes (i) all non-EPCRA violations ... Read more [...]
Latest chemical plant explosion adds to string of accidents – Houston Chronicle
Houston ChronicleLatest chemical plant explosion adds to string of accidentsHouston ChronicleThe company controlled the fire before first-responders arrived. No one was injured. The Pasadena plant, which is in the Bayport Industrial District along with dozens of other chemical plants, is one of four facilities in North America where PeroxyChem ...and more » Read more [...]
6 Ways To Train Your Brain To Stop Stressing Out – Bustle
Bustle6 Ways To Train Your Brain To Stop Stressing OutBustleStress kills. Literally. Studies show that life-long exposure to chronic psychological stress elevates inflammation, which essentially creates a chemical release that produces an army of cells to attack your system. When the only thing stressing you ... Read more [...]
Hellyeah Show in Houston Evacuated Due to Chemical Leak – Loudwire
LoudwireHellyeah Show in Houston Evacuated Due to Chemical LeakLoudwireThe show must go on … but there are a few exceptions. During a performance at Houston's Warehouse Live on Friday, Hellyeah had to cut their show short when firefighters were called to evacuate the venue due to an ammonia leak in the area. According to ...Ammonia Leak At Food Processing Plant Leads To HELLYEAH Concert EvacuationBLABBERMOUTH.NETall 3 news articles » Read more [...]
Our Report Findings: – Center for Effective Government
Center for Effective GovernmentOur Report Findings:Center for Effective GovernmentSince communities in closest proximity to these hazardous facilities would likely suffer the greatest impacts from an explosion or chemical release – and would have the least amount of time to escape these dangers – this report focuses on the ...and more » Read more [...]
Earth Enters New Geological Epoch Due To Human Influence – Forbes
ForbesEarth Enters New Geological Epoch Due To Human InfluenceForbesGlobal thermonuclear weapons tests created a chemical release called the ”bomb spike” where excess 14C, 239Pu, and artificial radionuclides were released globally from 1952 to 1980. In many ways, the exact timing of the Anthropocene is difficult to ...and more » Read more [...]
EPA's Environmental Enforcement: What Will 2016 Bring? – The Legal Intelligencer
The Legal IntelligencerEPA's Environmental Enforcement: What Will 2016 Bring?The Legal IntelligencerCategory 1 disclosures will include violations of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) that meet all Audit Policy conditions, other than chemical release reporting violations under EPCRA Section 304 or EPCRA violations that ... Read more [...]
Easton high school all clear after chemical scare – WFMZ Allentown
WFMZ AllentownEaston high school all clear after chemical scareWFMZ AllentownA call for a potential hazardous chemical release at a Northampton County high school ended up being an allergic reaction. The Palmer Township Municipal Fire Dept. was dispatched to Easton Area High School just before 5 p.m. Monday for a reported odor ...and more » Read more [...]
Sheriff's Office: Ascension officials overreacted with shelter-in-place orders to schools after Rubicon facility … – The Advocate
Sheriff's Office: Ascension officials overreacted with shelter-in-place orders to schools after Rubicon facility ...The AdvocateDutchtown High shelters in place after chemical release at Rubicon plant · Ascension deputies: Woman pistol whips employee, makes him ride in back of pickup, dumps him ditch because she was upset with him · Ascension Parish man who failed to register ...and more » Read more [...]
EPA Launches eDislcosure for Self-Reporting Violations – JD Supra (press release)
JD Supra (press release)EPA Launches eDislcosure for Self-Reporting ViolationsJD Supra (press release)Category 1 cannot be used for chemical release reporting violations under § 304 of EPCRA or § 103 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. § 9603), or when the violation results in significant ... Read more [...]
1 dead, 3 injured in chemical leak, explosion at Pasadena plant – KHOU
KXAN.com1 dead, 3 injured in chemical leak, explosion at Pasadena plantKHOUPASADENA, Texas -- One person is dead and three others are injured after a chemical leak and explosion in Pasadena on Saturday afternoon. Pasadena officials responded to a call about a chemical leak explosion at the PeroxyChem plant at 12000 Bay ...Police: 1 dead, 3 injured in leak at Houston-area chemical plantKXAN.comTexas chemical plant accident leaves 1 dead, 3 hurtKWTXall 19 news articles » Read more [...]
1 dead, 3 injured in Pasadena chemical plant explosion – Chron.com
Chron.com1 dead, 3 injured in Pasadena chemical plant explosionChron.comThe deceased worker's name has not yet been released. One of the injured suffered a broken arm, while two others were exposed to the chemical. "They were taken to the hospital for treatment," he said, adding that the city's fire department responded ...One dead, others injured in plant accidentYour Houston Newsall 19 news articles » Read more [...]
Ohio EPA calls for early comments on potential changes to Toxic Chemical … – EP News Wire