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Emergency Events or Industry Incidents of Concern

Since its formation, Deer Park Community Advisory Council community members have advised plants on what the community expects in terms of communications and plant coordination with the City of Deer Park and surrounding communities during a significant industry incident such as a fire, explosion, or toxic release as well as during other noticeable incidents.

DPCAC members encourage local community members need to make use of the links that follow to obtain facts during an incident and to take appropriate action when needed.

Call the CAER Line (281-476-2237) to listen to messages posted by plants that have had an emergency or a noticeable incident that may concern the community.  The CAER Line will also take you to the Odor Network.  Both are sponsored by East Harris County Manufacturers Association (EHCMA).  Most DPCAC plants belong to EHCMA.

Learn how the City of Deer Park uses its outdoor sirens, telephone notification system, and other methods to warn community members in case of a chemical release.   

Learn how to Shelter in Place as a safety precaution in case of a significant chemical release: 

See how Wally Wise, a big turtle, helps children learn how to Shelter in Place: 

Check Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for information during an incident as well as helpful information about weather and other events.   

Use the Houston Transtar website to check on traffic jams and road closures: 

Other Deer Park Resources

City of Deer Park
Deer Park Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
Deer Park Independent School District
Deer Park Chamber of Commerce 

Environmental and Safety Agencies

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. EPA's Toxics Release Inventory program  and TRI Explorer
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration 

Petrochemical Industry Organizations
East Harris County Manufacturers Association (EHCMA) 
American Chemistry Council 
Texas Chemical Council