‘It only takes one bad storm’: CSB renews call for hurricane preparedness

The Chemical Safety Board is urging chemical facilities to prepare now for hurricane season by securing hazardous materials and training workers on emergency procedures before storms arrive. Proper preparation and emergency planning can prevent catastrophic incidents when severe weather hits coastal industrial operations.

Washington — Chemical facilities should take steps now to prepare for hurricane season, including securing hazardous materials and training workers on emergency procedures, the Chemical Safety Board says. Hurricane season along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts lasts through Nov. 30. CSB says “adequate…

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