After Arkema Fires, Investigators Call For Better Storm Protections At Chemical Plants

By Texas Standard

Published May 25, 2018 at 9:30 AM CDT

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Burned-out trailers sit at the Arkema chemical plant in Crosby, Texas, after Harvey flooded the plant and caused organic peroxides stored in the trailers to catch fire

U.S. Chemical Safety Board

“More robust industry guidance is needed to help hazardous chemical facilities better prepare for extreme weather events,” a federal investigation found.