Olin Chloreck: Lake Jackson, Clute Shelter-in-Place

Freeport, Texas – – After a publication by Clute and Lake Jackson, after a publication of Chlorgas, the officials were canceled on Tuesday morning.

The chlorine release requires protection on site

What we know:

According to a Brazosport Caer notification from Olin, there was a chlorine exemption in an Olin unit B in Appendix B, north of Freeport. Olin officials say that the publication has been stopped.

“The emergency reaction of the location was stopped immediately and the leak was stopped. The employees of the facility took immediate safety precautions while a team began to tackle the situation,” said Olin in a statement.

As a precaution, an arrangement in this position was in force for Clute and Lake Jackson, but was lifted for all areas from 10:41 a.m.

Olin says that all employees are taken into account and those who may have been exposed are evaluated by the medical staff.

What we don't know:

The company says that it carries out an analysis to find the cause of the publication.

Olin addressed chlorine gas release

What you say:

In an explanation, said the Olin Corporation: “The Chlor release in Olins Freeport, Texas, Plant B was stopped. Pension accommodation in the community was canceled in all areas. A thorough analysis to determine the cause of the publication.

Dow Texas Operations wrote on Facebook: “Dow was informed by Olin this morning about a publication that they experienced. We take the necessary safety precautions to protect the employees and maintain close communication with Olin, since they manage the event with neighboring communities and local responders. Further information on Brazosport Caer can be found for updates from Olin.”

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